2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE child restraint

to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:
Route the tether strap over the seat back and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether over
the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor
located on the back of the seat.
Tether Strap Mounting
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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
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proper position. The automatically folding rear head
restraints must be manually returned from the folded
position to the seating position.
WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
Storage — Rear Seat Armrest (If Equipped)
The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage
armrest.
Rear Seat Armrest
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105
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Catalytic Converter...................... 321
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 140
CD Player..........................186,200
Cellular Phone.......................... 76
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 356
Chains, Tire............................ 275
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 298
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 256
Checks, Safety........................... 65
Child Restraint....................53,54,59,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............58,59
Child Safety Locks........................ 16
Climate Control......................... 213
Clock................................ 188
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 212
Compass...........................178,182
Compass Calibration..................... 182
Compass Variance....................... 183
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 178Console, Overhead....................... 137
Contract, Service........................ 386
Converter, Catalytic...................... 321
Cooling System......................... 329
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 331
Coolant Capacity...................... 357
Coolant Level......................... 332
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 332
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 330
Inspection........................... 329
Points to Remember.................... 333
Pressure Cap......................... 331
Radiator Cap......................... 331
Selection of Coolant..................330,357
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 323
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 134
Cruise Light........................... 169
Cup Holder............................ 149
Customer Assistance..................... 384
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)...........................58,59
Lubrication, Body....................... 327
Luggage Rack.......................... 157
Lumbar Support........................ 101
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 324
Maintenance Procedures................... 316
Maintenance Schedule.................... 362
ScheduleA......................... 376
ScheduleB.......................... 365
Maintenance Schedules.................... 362
Malfunction Indicator Light..............164,314
Manual, Service......................... 389
Master Cylinder......................... 335
Memory Seat.........................75,106
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 106
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 180
Mirrors................................ 72Automatic Dimming..................... 73
Electric Powered....................... 75
Electric Remote........................ 75
Exterior Folding........................ 74
Heated.............................. 74
Outside.............................. 74
Rearview............................. 72
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 269
Mopar Parts.........................315,388
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 254
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 112
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 63
Occupant Restraints....................... 27
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 277
Odometer............................. 168
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Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 34
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 18
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 211
Replacement Bulbs....................... 350
Replacement Tires....................... 267
Reporting Safety Defects................... 388
Restraints, Child......................... 53
Restraints, Occupant...................... 27
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 151
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 238
Roof Type Carrier....................... 157
Rotation, Tires.......................... 276
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 65
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 65
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 388
Safety Information, Tire................... 254
Safety Tips............................. 64
Satellite Radio.......................... 207Satellite Radio Antenna................... 210
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 362
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 65
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 34
Seat Belts.............................. 28
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 32
And Pregnant Women................... 35
Child Restraint.......................53,61
Extender............................. 36
Front Seat............................ 28
Inspection............................ 65
Maintenance.......................... 65
Pretensioners.......................... 34
Reminder............................ 169
Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 32
Seats................................. 99
Adjustment........................... 99
Head Restraints....................... 101
Heated............................. 102
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 211
Storage............................... 350
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 151
Storage Bin............................ 151
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 105
Storage, Vehicle......................224,350
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 350
Sun Roof.............................. 145
Sunglass Storage........................ 137
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 37
Tachometer............................ 166
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 218
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 167
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 58
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 120
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 117Tire and Loading Information Placard......259,260
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 258
Tire Markings.......................... 254
Tire Safety Information.................... 254
Tires ...............................65,263
Air Pressure.......................... 264
Alignment and Balance.................. 268
Chains.............................. 275
Changing............................ 298
General Information.................... 263
High Speed.......................... 265
Inflation Pressures..................... 264
Jacking............................. 298
Load Capacity.....................259,260
Pressure Monitor System................. 269
Pressure Warning Light.................. 167
Radial.............................. 266
Replacement......................... 267
Rotation............................. 276
406 INDEX