2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE service

U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
21. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.
22. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
23. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light—
If Equipped
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control system. If a problem
is detected the light will come on while theengine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the
vehicle has completely stopped and the gear selector is
placed in the P (Park) position. The light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running your
vehicle will usually be drivable, however, see your dealer
for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing
when the engine is running, immediate service is re-
quired and you may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing. The light will come on when the ignition
is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check.
If the light does not come on during starting, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
24. Front Fog Light Indicator Light—If Equipped
This light shows the front fog lights are ON.
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25. Voltage Warning Light
This light monitors the electrical system voltage.
The light should turn on momentarily as the
engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while
driving, it indicates a problem with the charging system.
Immediate service should be obtained.
26. Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.3 U.S.
Gallons (8.7 Liters) this light will come on and
remain on until fuel is added. The Low Fuel
Warning Light may turn on and off again, especially
during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns.
This occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank.
Also, a single chime will sound.ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
—IF EQUIPPED
The electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) located
in the instrument cluster, when the appropriate condi-
tions exist, will display the following messages and
symbols. Some of the messages are accompanied by a
chime.
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•TURN SIGNAL ON
•PERFORM SERVICE
•KEY NOT PROGRAMMED—DAMAGED KEY
•KEY NOT PROGRAMMED—INVALID KEY
•KEY NOT PROGRAMMED—EXCEEDED KEY PRO-
GRAM LIMIT
•PROGRAMMING ACTIVE—NEW KEY PRO-
GRAMMED
•SERVICE SECURITY KEY
•INVALID KEY—TRY ALTERNATE KEY
•DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
•LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
•X DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
•LIFTGATE OPEN (with graphic)
•LIFTGATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
•LIFTGATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
•LIFTGLASS OPEN (with graphic)
•HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
•HOOD/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
•HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
•LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
•HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
•HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
•HOOD/GATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
•HOOD/GATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
•LIFTGLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
•LIFTGLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
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•LIFTGLASS/HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
•WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic)
•CHECK GAUGES
•AUTO HIGHBEAM ON
•AUTO HIGHBEAM OFF
•PARK ASSIST DISABLED
•SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
•TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP
•CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURE
•SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM
•4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL
•LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
•WARNING! LIMIT SPEED
•CHECK GAS CAP
•ESP OFF
•MEMORY #1 POSITIONS SET
•MEMORY #2 POSITIONS SET
•MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED—SEATBELT FAS-
TENED (with graphic)
•MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED—VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK
•DRIVER 1 MEMORY
•DRIVER 2 MEMORY
•PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED—CRUISE CONTROL
SET
•PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED—SHIFTER IN RE-
VERSE
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•SERVICE TIRE PRESS SYSTEM
•LEFT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys-
tem Only)
•RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys-
tem Only)
•LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System
Only)
•RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys-
tem Only)
•SPARE LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System
Only)
Customer Programmable Features
Press the MENU button until one of the display choices
following appears:
Menu Button
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Front Wipers Rain Sense? (Available with Rain
Sensing Wipers Only)
Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select
“Manual”or“Rain Sense.”
Service Interval
When this feature is selected a service interval between
2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile
(800 km) increments may be selected. Pressing the STEP
button when in this display will select distances between
2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile
(800 km) increments.
Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Service
Interval was Changed)
When this feature is selected the current accumulated
service distance can be reset to the newly selected service
interval. Pressing the STEP button when in this display
will select“Ye s”or“No.”
Easy Entry/Exit Seat? (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning
which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the
vehicle.
The Easy Entry/ Easy Exit feature is not enabled when
the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/
Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through
the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Pressing the STEP button
when in this display will select“Ye s”or“No.”The seat
will return to the memorized seat location (if REMOTE
LINK TO MEMORY is set to YES) when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. For
more information, refer to“Easy Entry/Exit Seat—
Driver Memory Seat”in Section 3 of this manual. (See
page 117 for more information.)
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Elapsed Time
Shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last
reset.
Tire Pressure Display—If Equipped
Shows the current pressure of all 4 road tires.NOTE:Tires heat up during normal driving conditions.
Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6
psi (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions. Refer
to“Tire Inflation Pressures”in Section 5 for additional
information.
Miles to Service
Shows the distance remaining to require service.
NOTE:This display can be reset to the set service
interval by pressing and holding the RESET button for 3
seconds.
Blank Screen
Shows a blank screen. Pressing the C/T button returns to
the compass/temperature display.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the“CAL”symbol
does not appear, you must manually put the compass
into the“Calibration”mode.
Tire Pressure Display
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The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the
front seats.
SATELLITE RADIO—IF EQUIPPED
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™Satel-
lite Radio. This service offers over 100 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.Lowering the DVD Screen
Remote Control Location
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