2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Memory Seat........................... 118
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 118
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 201
Mirrors................................ 77
Automatic Dimming..................... 78
Electric Powered....................... 79
Electric Remote........................ 79
Exterior Folding........................ 79
Heated.............................. 80
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 77
Vanity............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 326
Mopar Parts.........................393,463
MP3 Player............................ 241
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 309
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 123Navigation Radio........................ 244
Navigation System....................... 244
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 68
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............336,337
Odometer..........................193,194
Trip ................................ 193
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..........300,420
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)..........300,420
Oil Change Indicator..................... 201
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 201
Oil, Engine............................ 394
Capacity............................ 440
Change Interval....................... 395
Dipstick............................. 394
Disposal............................ 397
Filter............................... 397
Filter Disposal........................ 397
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Identification Logo..................... 395
Materials Added to..................... 397
Pressure Warning Light.................. 190
Recommendation...................395,440
Synthetic............................ 397
Viscosity..........................396,440
Onboard Diagnostic System..............390,391
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 158
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 78
Overdrive............................. 288
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 288
Overhead Console....................... 157
Overheating, Engine...................193,371
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 464
Paint Care............................. 421
Paint Damage.......................... 421
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 152Parking Brake.......................... 304
Passing Light........................... 128
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 134
Personal Settings........................ 206
Pets.................................. 67
Pets, Transporting........................ 67
Phone, Cellular.......................... 81
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 314
Polishing and Waxing..................... 422
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB)................ 241
USB ................................ 241
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 429
Door Locks........................... 28
Inverter............................. 169
Mirrors.............................. 79
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 168
482 INDEX

Seats............................ 110,111
Steering..........................308,403
Sunroof............................. 165
Windows............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Preparation for Jacking.................... 374
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features............ 206
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 21
Quadra-Trac........................... 293
Radial Ply Tires......................... 321
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 212
Radio, Navigation....................... 244
Radio Operation......................241,258
Radio, Satellite....................241,244,250Radio (Sound Systems).................... 241
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 131
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 415
Rear Camera........................... 156
Rear Cup Holder........................ 171
Rear Heated Seats....................... 113
Rear Park Sense System................... 152
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 115
Rear Window Defroster................... 178
Rear Window Features.................... 177
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 177
Rearview Mirrors........................ 77
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Recorder, Event Data...................... 56
Recreational Towing...................... 364
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 365
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 367
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 337
Refrigerant............................ 403
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Reminder, Lights On..................... 127
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 256
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs....................... 434
Replacement Keys........................ 18
Replacement Tires....................... 323
Reporting Safety Defects................... 463
Restraints, Child......................... 58
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 173
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 292
Roll Over Warning........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier....................... 179
Rotation, Tires.......................... 325
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 463
Safety Information, Tire................... 310
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio....................241,244,250
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 251
Schedule, Maintenance.................444,449
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 69
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
Seat Belts.............................. 37
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................58,65
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat............................ 37
Inspection............................ 69
Maintenance........................69,426
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 194
Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 41
484 INDEX

Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Cleaning.........................423,424
Easy Entry........................... 121
Head Restraints....................... 111
Heated........................... 111,113
Lumbar Support....................... 110
Memory............................. 118
Power............................ 110,111
Rear Folding......................... 115
Reclining............................ 108
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............20,190
Selection of Oil......................... 395
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 17
Sentry Key Programming................... 19
Sentry Key Replacement................... 18
Service Assistance....................... 460
Service Contract......................... 462Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 188
Service Manuals........................ 464
Setting the Clock................215,230,242,244
Settings, Personal........................ 206
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 284
Shifting............................... 284
Automatic Transmission................. 284
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Signals, Turn...................128,188,437,438
SmartBeams........................... 125
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 325
Snow Plow............................ 368
Sound Systems (Radio).................... 241
Spare Tire............................. 373
Spark Plug Wires (Ignition Cables/Wires)...... 398
Spark Plugs............................ 398
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 336
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Oil ................................ 395
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 135
Speedometer........................... 188
Starting............................... 275
Automatic Transmission................. 275
Cold Weather......................276,283
Engine Block Heater.................... 283
Engine Fails to Start.................... 277
Remote.............................. 26
Steering
Power...........................308,403
Tilt Column.......................... 133
Wheel, Tilt........................... 133
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 256
Storage............................... 433
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 172
Storage Bin............................ 172
Storage Compartment, Center Seat............ 117Storage, Vehicle......................269,433
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 433
Sun Roof.............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension....................... 81
Sunglasses Storage....................... 158
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 46
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 146
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 397
System, Navigation...................... 244
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 190
Telescoping Steering Column............... 133
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 261
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 192
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 62
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 174
Tilt Steering Column..................... 133
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 128
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Tip Start.............................. 280
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 314
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 313
Tire Markings.......................... 310
Tire Safety Information.................... 310
Tires ............................70,318,466
Air Pressure.......................... 319
Alignment and Balance.................. 324
Chains.............................. 325
Changing............................ 372
General Information.................... 318
High Speed.......................... 321
Inflation Pressures..................... 319
Jacking............................. 372
Life of Tires.......................... 323
Load Capacity.....................314,315
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 326
Pressure Warning Light.................. 191
Quality Grading....................... 466Radial.............................. 321
Replacement......................... 323
Rotation............................. 325
Safety............................70,310
Sizes............................... 311
Spare Tire........................... 373
Spinning............................ 321
Tread Wear Indicators................... 322
Wheel Mounting....................... 377
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 357
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 291
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 381
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 193
Towing............................351,382
Disabled Vehicle....................... 382
Guide.............................. 355
Recreational.......................... 364
Weight.............................. 355
Traction Control......................... 139
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Traction Control Light.................... 190
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 146
Trailer Towing.......................... 351
Cooling System Tips.................... 363
Hitches............................. 354
Minimum Requirements................. 358
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 357
Wiring.............................. 361
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 355
Trailer Weight.......................... 355
Transfer Case........................... 416
Maintenance.......................... 416
Transmission
Automatic........................285,417
Maintenance.......................... 417
Range Indicator....................... 195
Shifting............................. 284
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 158
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 322
Turn Signals...................128,188,437,438
UCI Connector......................... 246
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 81
Underhood Fuses.....................429,432
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 466
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 246
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port.............. 241
Universal Transmitter..................... 158
Upholstery Care........................ 424
USB Port.............................. 241
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 412
Vanity Mirrors........................... 80
488 INDEX