2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE light

CAUTION!
Damage to the fuel system or emission control
system could result from using an improper fuel cap
(gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities
into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting after-
market cap can cause the MIL (Malfunction Indica-
tor Light) to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping
from the system.
•Turn the engine off.
•Rotate the fuel cap to the left to remove.
•To replace the cap, insert it into the filler neck and
tighten the cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click.
This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened.
•Make sure that the fuel cap tether strap is not caught
under the fuel cap.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
NOTE:When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“CHECK GAS CAP” message will be displayed in the
EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in Section 4 of
this manual. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press
the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic
System — OBDII” in Section 7 of this manual for more
information.
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manual. When your vehicle is used for trailer towing,
never exceed the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) by the
addition of:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
•Be sure a trailer is loaded heavier in front, about 10%
to 15% of gross trailer weight. Loads balanced over the
wheels or heavier in the rear cause the trailer to sway
severelyside to side which will cause loss of control ofthe vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier
in front is the cause of many trailer related accidents.
•Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system of
your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause
inadequate braking and possible personal injury.
•Trailer brakes are required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
•Donotconnect a trailer lighting system directly to the
lighting system of your vehicle. Use an approved
trailer wiring harness. Failure to do so could damage
the vehicle electrical system and/or result in personal
injury.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer,do notover-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, body
structure or tires.
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•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and
will not shift during travel.
•It is recommended thatanyhitches installed on your
vehicle be factory installed, or installed by a dealer
using factory approved parts. Factory approved parts
are specifically engineered with your vehicle’s perfor-
mance in mind, including the possibility that it will be
involved in an accident. Other hitches may not have
been so engineered. Vehicle performance, including
vehicle damage in an accident situation, may therefore
be different.
•If trailer towing is required and your vehicle is not
equipped with a trailer tow package, the Mopar
accessory towing harnesses are the only approved
method to provide for trailer lights. These harnesses
are designed to provide current to the trailer lights but
bypass the module designed to monitor tail lights.
Refer to the package instructions for details.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) means the weight of the
trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and
equipment loaded on the trailer when in actual under-
way towing condition. The best way to measure GTW is
to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The
entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the
scale.
Always load a trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the
front of the trailer. This places approximately 10% to 15%
of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. This portion
of the GTW becomes the tongue weight.
Trailer sway control and equalizing hitch are required for
tongue weights above 350 lbs (159 kg)., i.e., trailer
weights heavier than 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg).
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Trailer Tow Wiring
The Trailer Tow Package includes a 4 and 7 pin wiring
harness located at the rear underbody of the vehicle.
NOTE:Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factory
harnesses only. Do not cut or splice wiring to the brake
circuits.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
4–Pin Connector
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TRAILER CLASSIFICATIONS
Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Frontal Area Length
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) 32 ft2 20 ft
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs. (1 587 kg) 40 ft2 20 ft
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs. (2 268 kg) 60 ft2 25 ft
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty (See Note 1) 60 ft2 30 ft
Note 1 – Refer to the Trailer Towing Capability chart for
the Max. GTW towable for a given drivetrain.
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise.
Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface
and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install
the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter
clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
Rear Jacking Location
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▫Maintenance-Free Battery................324
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............325
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............326
▫Body Lubrication.....................327
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................327
▫Windshield Washers — Front And Rear.....328
▫Exhaust System......................328
▫Cooling System.......................329
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......334
▫Brake System........................334
▫Automatic Transmission................336
▫Transfer Case........................339
▫Front/Rear Axle Fluid..................340▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................340

Fuse Panel...........................345
▫Interior Fuses........................345
▫Underhood Fuses
(Power Distribution Center)..............346
▫Underhood Fuses
(Integrated Power Module)..............348

Vehicle Storage........................350

Replacement Bulbs......................350

Bulb Replacement......................351
▫Head Light..........................351
▫Front Turn Signal.....................353
▫Front Fog Light......................354
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▫Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up
Lights.............................355
▫Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 356

Fluid Capacities........................357
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Parts................................358
▫Engine.............................358
▫Chassis............................359
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