2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned on. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it
replaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
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Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors...............................72
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................72
▫Inside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped............................73
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........74
▫Outside Mirrors.......................74
▫Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If
Equipped............................74
▫Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors......75
▫Lighted Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped.......76
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped.............................76
▫Operation............................78
▫Phone Call Features....................85
▫UConnect™ System Features..............87
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............92
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System.....................94

Seats.................................99
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment.............99
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▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........100
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment.......101
▫Head Restraints......................101
▫8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat..............102
▫4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If
Equipped...........................102
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............102
▫60/40 Split Rear Seat...................103

Driver Memory System — If Equipped.......106
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory.......107
▫Memory Position Recall.................108
▫To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 109

To Open And Close The Hood.............110
Lights...............................111
▫Interior Lighting......................111
▫Front Map/Reading Lights..............111
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............112
▫Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior
Lights.............................112
▫Headlights And Parking Lights...........113
▫Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 113
▫Smartbeams — If Equipped..............114
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights.......115
▫Daytime Running Lights — Canada Only....115
▫Lights-On Reminder...................115
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............116
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▫Turn Signals.........................116
▫High Beam Switch....................116
▫Passing Light........................116
▫Headlight Time Delay..................117

Windshield Wipers And Washers............117
▫Mist...............................118
▫Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 118
▫Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped.........119

Tilt Steering Column....................120

Traction Control — If Equipped............121

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)— If
Equipped............................124

Rear Park Assist System— If Equipped.......127▫Rear Park Assist Sensors................128
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display.........128
▫Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System . . 130
▫Service The Rear Park Assist System........130
▫Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System......131

Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........132

Electronic Speed Control..................134
▫To Activate..........................134
▫To Set At a Desired Speed...............134
▫To Deactivate........................134
▫To Resume Speed.....................135
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............135
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............135
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▫Driving Up Or Down Hills..............136

Overhead Console — If Equipped...........137
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................137
▫Sunglasses Storage....................137

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........138
▫Programming Homelink................139
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 142
▫Using Homelink......................143
▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............143
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 143
▫Security............................144

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............145
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............146▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............146
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................146
▫Pinch Protect Override.................146
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............146
▫Sunshade Operation...................147
▫Wind Buffeting.......................147
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................147
▫Ignition Off Operation..................147
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................147

Power Outlet..........................148

Cup Holders..........................149

Cargo Area Features.....................150
▫Cargo Light.........................150
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▫Rear Storage Compartment..............151
▫Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If
Equipped...........................151
▫Cargo Tie-Down Hooks.................153
▫Cargo Load Floor.....................154
Rear Window Features...................155
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............155

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped..........157
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the
day position (toward windshield).
Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can
be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror
to the night position (toward rear of vehicle).
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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