2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tire pressure

Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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8. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each
gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
9. Security Alarm System Indicator Light Ð If
Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds
when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The light will
flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set.
The security light will also come on for about three
seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
10. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light
should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle, and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
continuous chime will sound when this light turns on.Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
11. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator
Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light
This indicator light starts to flash as soon as the
tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes
active. The ªESP/TCS Indicator Lightº also
flashes when TCS is active. If the ªESP/TCS
Indicator Lightº 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. The ªESP/TCS Indicator
Lightº will flash any time the ESP or TCS is active and
helping to improve vehicle stability. If the ªESP/TCS
Indicator Lightº is on solid, the ESP system has been
turned off by the driver or a temporary condition exists
that will not allow full ESP function.
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12. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat andcan lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver 's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
13. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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²MEMORY #2 POSITIONS SET
²MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED Ð SEATBELT FAS-
TENED (with graphic)
²MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED Ð VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK
²DRIVER 1 MEMORY
²DRIVER 2 MEMORY
²PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED Ð CRUISE CONTROL
SET
²PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED Ð SHIFTER IN RE-
VERSE
²SERVICE TIRE PRESS SYSTEM
²LEFT FRONT LOW PRESSURE
²RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE
²LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE
²RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE
Customer Programmable Features
Press the MENU button until one of the display choices
following appears:
Menu Button
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Elapsed Time
Shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last
reset.
Engine Oil Pressure
Shows the current engine oil pressure. The scale will read
from 0±100 psi (0±689 kPa).
Engine Oil Temperature
Shows the current engine oil temperature. The scale will
read from 140É ± 300ÉF (60É ± 149ÉC).
Tire Pressure Display
Shows the current pressure of all 4 road tires.Tire Pressure Display
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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 ªTire Inflation Pressuresº 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 ªCALº symbol
does not appear, you must manually put the compass
into the ªCalibrationº mode.
NOTE:To ensure proper compass calibration, make
sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-
ally calibrating the compass. Refer to Variance Map.
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NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........253
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........254
mTires Ð General Information...............258
NRun Flat Tires........................258
NTire Pressure.........................258
NTire Inflation Pressures.................260
NTire Pressures For High Speed Operation....261
NRadial-Ply Tires......................262
NTire Spinning........................263
NTread Wear Indicators..................263
NLife Of Tire.........................264
NReplacement Tires.....................265
NAlignment And Balance.................266mTire Rotation Recommendations............266
mTire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........266
NPremium System......................266
NGeneral Information...................270
mFuel Requirements......................270
NReformulated Gasoline.................271
NGasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............271
NMMT In Gasoline.....................272
NMaterials Added To Fuel................272
NFuel System Cautions..................273
NCarbon Monoxide Warnings..............273
mAdding Fuel..........................274
NFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............274
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WARNING!
²Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmis-
sion in P (Park). Failure to do so may allow the
vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
²Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake or the gear selector
lever. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
²Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake
problems due to excessive heating of the rear
brakes.
When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the
driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate
computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent
wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery
surfaces.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
type and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer.
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