2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 162
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 162
Battery............................... 358
Emergency Starting..................... 336
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 122
Belts, Drive............................ 354
Belts, Seat.............................. 32
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 362
B-Pillar Location........................ 283
Brake Assist System...................... 133
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 131
Brake System........................... 369
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................131,269
Hoses.............................. 370
Master Cylinder....................... 370
Parking............................. 267
Warning Light........................ 180Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 255
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement.....................386,387
Capacities, Fluid........................ 392
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 306
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 366
Car Washes............................ 376
Carbon Monoxide Warning............69,153,305
Cargo Area Cover....................... 166
Cargo Area Features...................... 165
Cargo Compartment...................... 165
Light............................... 165
Luggage Carrier....................... 171
Cargo Light............................ 165
Cargo Load Floor........................ 169
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 167
Catalytic Converter...................... 355
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Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 153
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............202,216
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 391
Chains, Tire............................ 300
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 330
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 280
Checks, Safety........................... 70
Child Restraint......................58,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............62,64
Child Safety Locks........................ 17
Climate Control......................... 233
Clock...........................204,218,225
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 232
Compass.............................. 195
Compass Variance....................... 200
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 195
Console, Overhead....................... 151
Contract, Service........................ 418Converter, Catalytic...................... 355
Cooling System......................... 364
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 366
Coolant Capacity...................... 392
Coolant Level......................... 367
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 367
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 365
Inspection........................... 364
Points to Remember.................... 368
Pressure Cap......................... 366
Radiator Cap......................... 366
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........365,392
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 357
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 148
Cruise Light........................... 185
Cup Holder............................ 164
Customer Assistance..................... 416
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
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Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 350
Defroster, Rear Window................... 234
Defroster, Windshield................70,235,242
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 347
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 372
Oil (Engine).......................... 351
Power Steering........................ 360
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 339
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 354
Used Engine Fluids..................... 354
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 152
Doors................................. 16
Drive Belts............................ 354Driving............................... 273
Off-Pavement......................... 274
Off-Road............................ 274
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 162
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 135
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 186
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . 184,187
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 261
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 328
Jacking............................. 330
Jump Starting......................... 336
Tow Hooks.......................... 338
Emission Control System Maintenance......348,396
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Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Block Heater......................... 253
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Compartment......................... 345
Cooling............................. 364
Exhaust Gas Caution..................69,305
Fails to Start.......................... 252
Flooded, Starting...................... 252
Fuel Requirements..................302,392
Jump Starting......................... 336
Oil ..............................351,392
Oil Change Interval.................... 351
Oil Disposal.......................... 354
Oil Filter............................ 354
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 354
Oil Selection.......................... 392
Overheating.......................... 329
Starting............................. 251Temperature Gauge..................... 184
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 353
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 353
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 55
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 16
Event Data Recorder...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution...................69,305
Exhaust System......................... 363
Exterior Finish Care...................... 376
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................... 354
Finish Care............................ 376
Flashers.............................. 328
Hazard Warning....................... 328
Turn Signal.....................180,388,390
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 26
Flooded Engine Starting................... 252
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Fluid Capacities......................... 392
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission...............371,372
Engine Oil........................... 351
Power Steering........................ 360
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 393
Fog Light Service........................ 389
Fog Lights.......................125,186,389
Folding Rear Seat........................ 111
Four Wheel Drive....................... 262
Operation........................... 262
Systems............................. 262
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 262
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 328
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 261
Front Axle (Differential)................... 375
Fuel................................. 302
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 306Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 306
Gasoline............................ 302
Gauge.............................. 186
Materials Added....................... 304
Octane Rating........................ 302
Requirements......................... 392
Tank Capacity........................ 392
Fuel System Caution...................304,307
Fuses................................ 380
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............306,347
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 302
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 303
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 303
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 184
Fuel................................ 186
Speedometer......................... 180
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Tachometer.......................... 182
Gear Ranges........................... 255
General Information....................23,300
Glass Cleaning.......................... 379
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 309
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 309
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 328
Head Restraints......................... 108
Head Rests............................ 108
Headlights............................ 122
Bulb Replacement...................... 387
On With Wipers....................... 123
Replacing............................ 387
Heated Mirrors.......................... 80
Heated Seats........................... 110
Heater, Engine Block..................... 253
High Beam Indicator..................... 180High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 126
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 311
Holder, Cup........................... 164
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 152
Hood Release.......................... 119
Hoses................................ 369
Identifying Your Engine................... 345
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Infant Restraint.......................... 58
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 288
Information Center, Vehicle................. 187
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................179,180
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 178
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 379
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Integrated Power Module.................. 384
Interior Appearance Care.................. 378
Interior Fuses.......................... 380
Interior Lighting........................ 120
Interior Lights.......................120,124
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 330
Jack Operation.......................330,333
Jacking Instructions...................... 333
Jump Starting.......................... 336
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....62,64
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 302
Leaks, Fluid............................ 71
Life of Tires............................ 292
Liftgate................................ 26
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 170
Lights..............................70,120
Airbag............................56,181
Alarm............................... 70
Anti-Lock........................... 181
Automatic Headlights................... 122
Back-Up............................. 390
Battery Saver......................... 122
Brake Assist Warning.................140,185
Brake Warning........................ 180
Bulb Replacement...................... 387
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Cargo .............................. 165
Center Mounted Stop................... 391
Cruise.............................. 185
Daytime Running...................... 125
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............121,126
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.......................140,182,185
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 186
Fog ..........................125,186,389
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 185
Fuses............................... 380
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 328
Headlight Switch...................... 122
Headlights........................... 387
Headlights On With Wipers............... 123
High Beam Indicator.................... 180
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Instrument Cluster..................122,124
Interior..........................120,124Lights On Reminder.................... 125
Low Fuel............................ 187
LowTire ............................ 183
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 180
Map Reading......................... 120
Oil Pressure.......................... 182
Passing............................. 126
Reading..........................120,152
Rear Servicing........................ 390
Rear Tail............................ 390
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 185
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 182
Service.............................. 387
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 180
Side Marker.......................... 390
SmartBeams.......................... 123
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 183
Tow/Haul Indicator.................... 184
Traction Control....................140,182
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