2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE trip computer

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Interior Controls.......178

Instrument Cluster......................179

Instrument Cluster Description.............180

Electronic Vehicle Information Center—
If Equipped...........................187
▫Customer Programmable Features.........190
▫Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer......195
▫Trip Computer.......................197

Radio General Information................201▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................201
▫Two Types Of Signals..................202
▫Electrical Disturbances..................202
▫AM Reception.......................202
▫FM Reception........................202

Sales Code RAQ–AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................202
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......2034

Language?
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
computer functions. Press the STEP button while in this
display selects English, Espanol, or Francais. As you
continue the displayed information will be shown in the
selected language.
Display U.S. or Metric?
Pressing the STEP button when in this display selects US
or Metric. The overhead console and instrument panel
displays will be in the selected units.
Auto Door Locks?
When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate
lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches
15 mph (25 km/h). Pressing the STEP button when in this
display will select“Ye s”or“No.”
Auto Unlock On Exit? (Available Only When the
AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On )
When this feature is selected all the vehicle’s doors will
unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) position. Pressing the STEP button when in this
display will select“Ye s”or“No.”
Step Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191
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Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer
This display provides the outside temperature, one of the
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing, and vehicle trip information. The com-
pass and temperature display is the normal display.
When the C/T button is pressed the compass/
temperature display returns.
Compass/Temperature Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195
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Trip Computer
This feature, located in the instrument cluster, displays
the following information when the display is in the
“Compass/Temperature”mode and the STEP button is
pressed:
Step Button
Press the STEP button to cycle through all of the
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer displays.
Step Button
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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
426 INDEX

Turn Signal..................121,126,388,390
Vanity Mirror.......................... 82
Voltage............................. 187
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 169
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 283
Locks................................. 16
Automatic Door........................ 19
Child Protection........................ 17
Door................................ 16
Liftgate, Tailgate........................ 16
Power Door........................... 19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................62,64
Lubrication, Body....................... 362
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 171
Lumbar Support........................ 108
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 358Maintenance Procedures................... 350
Maintenance Schedule.................... 396
Schedule“A”......................... 409
Schedule“B”......................... 399
Maintenance Schedules.................... 396
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 180,348
Manual, Service......................... 420
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 370
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 114
Memory Seat........................... 114
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 114
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 197
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Electric Remote........................ 81
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Heated.............................. 80
Outside.............................. 80
INDEX 433
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