2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE wiper fluid

If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear
window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the
rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed,
the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be
turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
Rear Window Defroster Ð If Equipped
Press this button (located on the Climate Control
panel) to turn on the rear window defroster and
the heated side mirrors (if equipped). An LED in
the button will illuminate to indicate the rearwindow defroster is ON. The defroster automatically
turns off after about 10 minutes of operation.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NPower Steering Fluid Check..............320
NBody Lubrication.....................321
NWindshield Wiper Blades................322
NWindshield Washers Ð Front And Rear.....322
NExhaust System......................323
NCooling System.......................324
NHoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......329
NBrake System........................329
NBrake Fluid Level Check................331
NFuel System Hoses....................332
NAutomatic Transmission................333
NFront And Rear Wheel Bearings...........333NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................333
mFuse Panel...........................338
NInterior Fuses........................338
NUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution
Center)............................341
NUnderhood Fuses (Integrated Power
Module)............................344
mVehicle Storage........................345
mReplacement Bulbs......................346
mBulb Replacement......................347
NHigh Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) Ð
If Equipped.........................347
NHead Light..........................347
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers Ð Front and Rear
On vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC), the low washer fluid level will be
indicated. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the
windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline andthe ªWasher Fluid Lowº message will be displayed. Refer
to ªElectronic Vehicle Information Centerº in Section 4 of
this manual.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is
located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the
fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze).
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe
clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
INDEX 393
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Washers, Windshield..................126,322
Washing Vehicle......................... 334
Waxing and Polishing..................... 334
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 274
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 335
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 335
Wheel Bearings......................... 333
Wind Buffeting.......................31,157
Window Fogging........................ 236
Windows.............................. 29
Power............................... 29Windshield Defroster...................68,234
Windshield Washers...................... 126
Fluid............................... 322
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 322
Windshield Wipers....................... 126
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 322
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 127
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.................... 128
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 336
INDEX 403
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