2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE jump start

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................296

If Your Engine Overheats.................297

Jacking And Tire Changing................298
▫Jack Location........................298
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................299
▫Spare Tire Removal....................299
▫Preparations For Jacking................300▫Jacking Instructions....................300

Jump Starting Procedure..................303

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........305

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................306
▫2WD Models Only....................306
▫4WD Models Only....................306
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nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service
station.
10. Lower the jack to it’s fully closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper loca-
tions.
NOTE:Tire should be stowed with the “beauty” side
up. Storing the tire upside down may result in scratchingor damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the
tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” three times.
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
12. Reinstall the rubber plug into the floor of the cargo
area.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:Check the test indicator on top of battery for
battery fluid level. If the indicator is clear, the level is low.
Add water to the proper level and reinstall the vent caps
before attempting to jump start the vehicle.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
unintended electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but
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without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the transmission in P (Park), and turn the ignition
to OFF for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then connect the other end to
a non-paint metal surface on the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good
contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
NOTE:To start the vehicle following connection of a
booster battery, the Security Alarm System must first be
disabled by cycling a front door key cylinder or by using
the keyless entry transmitter.
WARNING!
Jump starting can be dangerous. To avoid personal
injury or damage to electrical components in vehicle,
observe the following warnings:
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn
or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact
your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery
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when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of
water.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12–volt system, i.e., do
not use a 24–volt power source.
•Never attempt to jump start a discharged battery that
is frozen, because it could rupture or explode during
jump starting.
•Be sure your vehicle is not touching the jump start
vehicle.
•Observe all Battery Warnings in Section 7 of this
manual, while jump starting your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and, once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the
vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
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Data Recorder, Event...................... 51
Daytime Running Lights................... 115
Dealer Service.......................... 316
Defroster, Rear Window................... 214
Defroster, Windshield................65,215,222
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 313
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 116
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 337
Oil (Engine).......................... 316
Power Steering........................ 326
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 306
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 320
Used Engine Fluids..................... 320
Door Locks............................. 15
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 138
Doors................................. 15Drive Belts............................ 320
Driving............................... 249
Off-Pavement......................... 250
Off-Road............................ 250
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 75
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 148
Electronic Speed Control................... 134
Electronic Stability Program................ 124
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 170
Electronic Vehicle Information Center.......168,171
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 238
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 296
Jacking............................. 298
Jump Starting......................... 303
Tow Hooks.......................... 305
Emission Control System Maintenance......314,362
INDEX 395
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Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 323
Block Heater......................... 232
Break-In Recommendations................ 63
Compartment......................... 311
Cooling............................. 329
Exhaust Gas Caution..................64,280
Fails to Start.......................... 231
Flooded, Starting...................... 231
Fuel Requirements..................277,357
Jump Starting......................... 303
Oil ..............................316,357
Oil Change Interval.................... 317
Oil Disposal.......................... 320
Oil Filter............................ 320
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 320
Oil Selection.......................... 357
Overheating.......................... 297
Starting............................. 230Temperature Gauge..................... 167
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 319
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 319
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 50
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 15
Event Data Recorder...................... 51
Exhaust Gas Caution...................64,280
Exhaust System......................... 328
Exterior Finish Care...................... 341
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 323
Engine Fuel.......................... 323
Engine Oil........................... 320
Finish Care............................ 341
Flashers.............................. 296
Hazard Warning....................... 296
Turn Signal.....................164,353,355
Flipper Glass, Tailgate..................... 24
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Interior Lights....................... 111,115
Intermittent Wipers...................... 118
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 298
Jack Operation.......................298,300
Jacking Instructions...................... 300
Jump Starting.......................... 303
Key, Programming........................ 14
Key, Replacement........................ 13
Key, Sentry............................. 12
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 18
Keys.................................. 11
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 28
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....58,59Lead Free Gasoline...................... 277
Leaks, Fluid............................ 66
Liftgate................................ 23
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 24
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 155
Lights..............................65,111
Airbag............................51,165
Alarm............................... 65
Anti-Lock........................... 165
Automatic Headlights................... 113
Back-Up............................. 355
Battery Saver......................... 112
Brake Warning........................ 164
Bulb Replacement...................... 351
Cargo .............................. 150
Center Mounted Stop................... 356
Cruise.............................. 169
Daytime Running...................... 115
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 112,116
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Lumbar Support....................... 101
Memory............................. 106
Power.............................. 102
Rear Folding......................... 103
Reclining............................ 100
Security Against Theft..................... 15
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............22,166
Selection of Oil......................... 318
Sentry Key............................. 12
Sentry Key Programming................... 14
Sentry Key Replacement................... 13
Service Assistance....................... 384
Service Contract......................... 386
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 164
Service Manuals........................ 389
Setting the Clock.....................188,202
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 233
Shoulder Belts........................... 28Signals, Turn................... 116,164,353,355
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 275
Snow Plow............................ 293
Spare Tire............................. 299
Spark Plugs............................ 321
Specifications
Fuel................................ 277
Oil ................................ 318
Speed Control.......................... 134
Speedometer........................... 164
Starting............................... 230
Automatic Transmission................. 230
Cold Weather......................231,232
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 303
Engine Block Heater.................... 232
Engine Fails to Start.................... 231
Steering
Power.............................. 326
Wheel, Tilt........................... 120
INDEX 405
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