2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used
to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving.WARNING!
Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision
a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only
the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading
your vehicle:
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
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•Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar. Refer to “Vehicle Loading” in Sec-
tion 5 for additional information on cargo weights.
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
Cargo Load Floor
The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility.
One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic
lined tray which holds a variety of items.
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The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In
order to use the cargo load floor, use the following
procedure:
NOTE: The cargo load floor latches should not be
used as cargo tie-downs.1. Flip up pull loop(s) so they are perpendicular (straight
up) to the top surface of the tray.
2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are
parallel to the slotted hole in tray.
3. Lift tray over loop(s), and reposition tray.
4. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are
perpendicular (straight up) to the slotted hole in tray.
5. Push loop(s) back down, so they are parallel to the top
of the tray.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
A switch on the right side of the steering column controls
operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating
the center of the switch up to the DEL (Delay) position or
the ON position will activate the wiper. Rotating the
center of the switch all the way up or down will turn on
Cargo Load Floor
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the wash function. The wash pump will continue to
operate as long as the button is pressed. Upon release, the
wipers will cycle three times before returning to the set
position.If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park”
position.
If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear
window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the
rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed,
the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be
turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity.
This vehicle is not equipped with roof rack cross rails as
built, unless ordered as optional equipment. Cross rails
must be installed prior to carrying loads on the roof rack.
If not equipped, your authorized dealer can order and
install Moparcross rails built specifically for this roof
rack system or a number of after market rails that are
tailored to your life-style or activities.NOTE:The optional cross rails have seven specific
locations identified by a feature on both the side rail and
the cross rail. Cross rails must be secured in one of the
seven detent locations on the side rail to prevent move-
ment with a sudden stop. For improved windnoise
performance when cross rails are not in use, place them
in detent positions #2 (second detent from the front of the
vehicle) and #7 (detent closest to the rear of the vehicle)
as indicated with a unique feature on the side rails.
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CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT
carry any loads on the roof rack without cross rails
installed. The load should be secured and placed on top
of the cross rails, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary
to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some
other protection between the load and the roof surface.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the rated load capacity of your cross rail system
or the roof rack system maximum load capacity of 150
lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both
the front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is especially
true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the
cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
rack “Cautions” when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Interior Controls.......162

Instrument Cluster......................163

Instrument Cluster Description.............164

Electronic Vehicle Information Center — If
Equipped............................171
▫Customer Programmable Features.........174
▫Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer......178
▫Trip Computer.......................180

Radio General Information................184▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................184
▫Two Types Of Signals..................185
▫Electrical Disturbances..................185
▫AM Reception.......................185
▫FM Reception........................185

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, And Vehicle Entertainment
Systems (VES) Capabilities................186
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......1864

▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................191
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................193
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............195
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
MP3 Audio Play).....................197
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 197

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability..............200
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......200
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........204
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free
Phone — If Equipped..................206▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped...........................206

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio
With Navigation System..................206

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............207
▫System Activation.....................207
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................207
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF Radios......208
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RAQ Radios.....208
▫Selecting a Channel....................209
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......209
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................209
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