2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE child lock

however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.
For seat belts having an automatic locking retractor, pull
the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow
you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all
extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to
the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to ªAutomatic
Locking Modeº earlier in this section.
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.If the belt still can't be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can't make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:
Route the tether strap over the seat back and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether over
the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor
located on the back of the seat.
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2. Fold the rear seat completely forward.To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer-
ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.
WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in an accident. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
Folding Rear Seat
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WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should apply
the park brake, shift the transmission into P (Park),
and remove the key from the ignition. Once the key
is removed from the ignition the transmission shift
lever is locked in the P (Park) position, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore,
you should never leave children unattended inside a
vehicle.
R (Reverse)
Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
N (Neutral)
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive
axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can roll
freely. Do not engage in N (Neutral) position while
driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of
skidding (e.g., on icy roads).
D (Drive)
Shift into D (Drive) only when the vehicle is at a complete
stop and the brakes are firmly applied. The transmission
automatically upshifts through fifth gear. The D (Drive)
position provides optimum driving characteristics under
all normal operating conditions. For additional shifting
information, refer to ªAutostickº later in this section.
Rocking the Vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear
selector rhythmically between D (Drive) and R (Reverse),
while applying slight pressure to the accelerator.
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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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Cellular Phone.......................... 77
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 351
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 260
Checks, Safety.........................67,68
Child Restraint....................56,57,61,63
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,61
Child Safety Locks........................ 28
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 279
Climate Control......................... 229
Clock...........................198,213,215
Cold Weather Operation................... 243
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 228
Compass.............................. 188
Compass Calibration..................... 188
Compass Variance....................... 189
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 186
Connector
UCI ................................ 217
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 217Console, Overhead....................... 147
Contract, Service........................ 378
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 326
Cooling System......................... 324
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 326
Coolant Capacity...................... 352
Coolant Level......................324,327
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 327
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 325
Inspection........................... 327
Points to Remember.................... 328
Pressure Cap......................... 326
Radiator Cap......................... 326
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........325,352
Cruise Light........................... 180
Cup Holder............................ 161
Customer Assistance..................... 376
Data Recorder, Event...................... 54
388 INDEX

Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 172
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 337
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 344
Interior Appearance Care.................. 336
Interior Fuses.......................... 338
Interior Lighting........................ 125
Interior Lights.......................122,125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 127
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 159
Jump Starting.......................... 300
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys................................. 12Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................60,61
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 278
Leaks, Fluid............................ 68
Life of Tires............................ 272
Liftgate................................ 32
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 167
Lights..............................68,119
Airbag............................53,175
Alarm............................... 67
Anti-Lock........................... 175
Automatic Headlights................... 120
Back-Up............................. 350
Battery Saver......................... 119
Brake Assist Warning.................141,180
Brake Warning........................ 174
Bulb Replacement...................... 347
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Voltage............................. 181
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 166
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 263
Locks................................. 26
Automatic Door........................ 27
Child Protection........................ 28
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................60,61
Lubrication, Body....................... 321
Lumbar Support........................ 106
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 318
Maintenance Procedures................... 311
Maintenance Schedule.................... 356
Schedule ªAº......................... 369
Schedule ªBº......................... 359Maintenance Schedules.................... 356
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,309
Manual, Service......................... 380
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 114
Memory Seat........................... 114
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 114
Methanol............................. 279
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 186
Mirrors................................ 74
Automatic Dimming..................... 74
Electric Powered....................... 76
Electric Remote........................ 76
Exterior Folding........................ 75
Heated.............................. 77
Outside.............................. 75
Vanity............................... 77
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 275
Mopar Parts.........................310,379
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Child Restraint.......................56,63
Extender............................. 44
Front Seat............................ 36
Inspection............................ 67
Maintenance........................67,337
Pretensioners.......................... 42
Reminder............................ 180
Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 40
Seats................................. 104
Adjustment.......................... 104
Cleaning............................ 336
Easy Entry........................... 117
Head Restraints....................... 107
Heated...........................107,109
Lumbar Support....................... 106
Memory............................. 114
Power...........................106,107
Rear Folding.......................... 111
Reclining............................ 104Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,176
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 325
Selection of Oil......................... 313
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 376
Service Contract......................... 378
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 174
Service Manuals........................ 380
Setting the Clock..................198,213,215
Settings, Personal........................ 190
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 246
Shifting............................... 245
Automatic Transmission................. 245
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Signals, Turn...................124,174,349,350
SmartBeams........................... 121
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