2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE snow chains

than the other, the system will apply the brake of the
spinning wheel and allow more engine torque to be
applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch off the ESP by pressing the
ESP switch.
With the ESP switched off, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are cancelled. Therefore, the en-
hanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable.
If the “ESP Indicator Light” begins to flash during
acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions. When the “ESP
Indicator Light” is illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off. To return to the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by ESP, press the ESP switch (the “ESP IndicatorLight” in the instrument cluster goes out). Avoid spin-
ning one drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to
the drive train.
NOTE:
•The “ESP Indicator Light” comes on momentarily each
time the ignition switch is turned ON.
•Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
•The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active.
There are two Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) messages associated with the Electronic Stability
Control System. Refer to Section 4 of this manual.
ESP System Disabled
This message will be displayed if the ESP System has
been turned off using the switch, or if there is a tempo-
rary condition that will result in partial or no ESP
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▫Tire Pressure Monitoring — Premium System. . 271
▫General Information...................275

Tire Chains...........................275

Tire Rotation Recommendations............276

Fuel Requirements......................277
▫3.7/4.7L Engines (If Equipped)............277
▫5.7L Engines (If Equipped)...............277
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................278
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............278
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................279
▫Materials Added To Fuel................279
▫Fuel System Cautions..................279
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............280

Fuel Tank Filler Cap (Gas Cap).............281▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............282

Trailer Towing.........................283
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............285
▫Trailer Tow Wiring....................286
▫Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing.......287
▫Trailer Classifications...................288
▫Trailer Towing Capability................289

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 290
▫Towing – 2WD Models.................290
▫Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed
Transfer Case) 4WD Models..............290
▫Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II
4WD Models........................290

Snow Plow...........................293
STARTING AND OPERATING 229
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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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