2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT Owners Manual

NTCS (Traction Control System)............135
NBAS (Brake Assist System)...............136
NERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)..........137
NESP (Electronic Stability Program).........138
NTSC (Trailer Sway Control)..............140
NESP/BAS Warning Lamp And ESP/TCS
Indicator Light.......................141
mRear Park Assist SystemÐ If Equipped.......142
NRear Park Assist Sensors................142
NRear Park Assist Warning Display.........143
NEnable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System . . 145
NService The Rear Park Assist System........145
NCleaning The Rear Park Assist System......146mRear Camera Ð If Equipped...............146
NTurning The Rear Camera On............146
NTurning The Rear Camera Off............147
mOverhead Console......................147
NCourtesy/Reading Lights................148
NSunglasses Storage....................148
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........148
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............149
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....152
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................153
NReprogramming a Single HomeLinktButton . . 153
NSecurity............................153
NTroubleshooting Tips...................154
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NGeneral Information...................154
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............155
NOpening Sunroof - Express..............156
NClosing Sunroof - Express...............156
NPinch Protect Feature...................156
NPinch Protect Override.................156
NVenting Sunroof - Express...............156
NSunshade Operation...................157
NWind Buffeting.......................157
NSunroof Maintenance...................157
NIgnition Off Operation..................157
NSunroof Fully Closed...................157
mPower Outlets.........................158NFront Power Outlet....................158
NRear Power Outlet Ð If Equipped.........158
mPower Inverter Ð If Equipped.............159
mCup Holders..........................161
mCargo Area Features.....................162
NCargo Light.........................162
NRear Storage Compartment..............162
NRetractable Cargo Area Cover............163
NCargo Tie-Down Hooks.................164
NCargo Load Floor.....................166
mRear Window Features...................167
NRear Window Wiper/Washer Ð If Equipped . . 167
NRear Window Defroster Ð If Equipped......168
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MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Mirror
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light next to the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other objects. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
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Driver's and Front Passenger Outside Automatic
Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a outside automatic
dimming mirrors, they will operate when the inside
automatic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors
operate off the inside mirror switch and will automati-
cally adjust for annoying headlight glare when the inside
mirror does.
Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver's door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.
After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by
the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to ªDriver
Memory Seatº in this section for details.
Power Mirror Switches
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Heated Remote Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defrost.
Lighted Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
To access a lighted vanity mirror, flip down one of the
visors.
Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on
automatically.
HANDS±FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectT)Ð
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte-
grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt) sys-
tem. Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for
UConnecttsystem operating instructions for this radio.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
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UConnecttis a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnecttallows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,9Callº{ªMikeº{ºWork9or9Dialº
{ª248-555-12129). Your cellular phone's audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnecttsystem.
NOTE:The UConnecttsystem use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the Bluetooth9Hands-Free Profile,9
version 0.96 or higher. See UConnecttwebsite for sup-
ported phones.
NOTE:For UConnecttcustomer support, visit the
following web sites:
²www.chrysler.com/uconnect
²www.dodge.com/uconnect
²www.jeep.com/uconnect
²or call 1±877±855±8400
UConnecttallows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle, and enables you to mute the system's micro-
phone for private conversation.
The UConnecttphone book enables you to store up to 32
names and four numbers per name. Each language has a
separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your
BluetoothŸ Hands-Free profile cellular phone.
UConnecttfeatures BluetoothŸ technology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
UConnecttworks no matter where you stow your cellu-
lar phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long
as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle's UConnecttsystem. The UConnecttsystem
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system.
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Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used
with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).
Phone Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the
radio or the mirror has the two control buttons
(Phone Button and Voice Recognition Button) that will
enable you to access the system.
Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with radio.
The individual buttons are described in the
ªOperationº section.The UConnecttsystem can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified BluetoothŸ cellular phone. See
UConnecttwebsite for supported phones. If your cellu-
lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnectt
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.
The UConnecttsystem is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle's audio system. The volume of the UConnecttsystem
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the UConnecttsystem such as9CELL9or caller ID on
certain radios.
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