2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE headlights

NOTE:If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to
have all remaining keys erased from the systems
memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your
vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at
the time of service to be reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
²This device may not cause harmful interference.
²This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, liftgate
flipper glass, and ignition for unauthorized operation
and movement inside of the vehicle. When the alarm is
activated, the system provides both audible and visual
signals. The horn will sound repeatedly for three minutes
and the headlights and taillights will flash for an addi-
tional 15 minutes.
To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate or when you use
the power door lock switch while the door is open. After
all the doors are locked and closed, a red light (located in
the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this
16 second pre-arm period, opening any door or the
liftgate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully
arms, the red light will flash at a slower rate to indicate
the alarm is set. A manual lock of the doors, either with
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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªFlash Lights with
Remote Key Lock,º under9Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual for details.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The
time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to ªTurn Headlights On withRemote Key Unlock,º under ªPersonal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the ªLockº button on the transmitter to
lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªSound Horn with
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Remote Key Lock,º under ªPersonal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual for details.
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass
Press the ªFlipper Glass/Trunk Releaseº button on the
transmitter two times to release the flipper glass.
WARNING!
Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi-
sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the flipper glass closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second
time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h)
or greater.
NOTE:
²The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position while the panic
alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
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NFront Manual Seat Adjustment............104
NFront Seat Adjustment Ð Recline..........104
NManual Lumbar Support Adjustment.......106
N8 - Way Driver's Power Seat..............106
N4 - Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð
If Equipped.........................107
NHead Restraints......................107
NFront Heated SeatsÐIf Equipped..........107
NRear Heated Seats Ð If Equipped..........109
N60/40 Split Rear Seat...................111
mDriver Memory Seat Ð If Equipped.........114
NSetting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To
Memory............................114NMemory Position Recall.................116
NTo Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 116
NEasy Entry/Exit Seat...................117
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............118
mLights...............................119
NMulti-Function Control Lever.............119
NBattery Saver FeatureÐExterior/Interior
Lights.............................119
NHeadlights And Parking Lights...........120
NAutomatic Headlight System Ð If Equipped . . 120
NSmartBeams Ð If Equipped..............121
NInstrument Panel And Interior Lights.......122
NDaytime Running Lights Ð If Equipped.....123
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NAutomatic Headlight Leveling Ð HID
Headlights Only......................123
NLights-On Reminder...................123
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............123
NTurn Signals.........................124
NHigh Beam Switch....................124
NPassing Light........................124
NHeadlight Time Delay..................124
NInterior Lights.......................125
NFront Map/Reading Lights..............125
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............126
NMist...............................127
NSpeed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 127NRain Sensing WipersÐIf Equipped.........128
mTilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........129
mAdjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped...........130
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......131
NElectronic Speed Control Operation........131
NTo Activate..........................132
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............132
NTo Deactivate........................132
NTo Resume Speed.....................133
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............133
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............133
mElectronic Brake Control System............134
NABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............134
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WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before
driving.
LIGHTS
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,
instrument panel light dimming, passing light, interior
courtesy/dome lights, and optional fog lights.
Battery Saver FeatureÐExterior/Interior Lights
If the multi-function control lever is left in the interior
light position, parking light position, or the headlight
position when the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK
position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn
off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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Normal operation will resume when the ignition is
turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to
another position.
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation. Turn to the third
detent for ªAutoº headlight operation (if equipped).
Automatic Headlight System Ð If Equipped
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
third detent to activate the automatic headlight system.
Headlight Switch
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This system performs two functions. With the engine
running and the multi-function control lever in the A
(Auto) position, the headlights will turn on and off based
on the surrounding light levels.
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it
also has this customer programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode, and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper
system is on.
If your vehicle is equipped with a ªRain Sensitive Wiper
System,º and it is activated, the headlights will automati-
cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles
within approximately 1 minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
stop. Refer to ªWindshield Wipers and Washersº in this
section for more information.NOTE:When your headlights come on during the
daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically
dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to ªInstru-
ment Panel and Interior Lightsº below for setting the
instrument panel lights to full daytime intensity.SmartBeams Ð If Equipped
The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light-
ing at night by automating high beam control through
the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside
rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re-
placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be re-aimed to
ensure proper performance. See your local authorized
dealer.
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