2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE light

CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Light
1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle.
2. Turn the front fog light bulb one–quarter turn coun-
terclockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lights
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the two Torx fasteners.
3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the
housing.4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the
light assembly.
1 — Tail/Stop Light Bulb 3 — Back-Up Light Bulb
2 — Tail/Turn Signal Bulb 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL
housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the
CHMSL.
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if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Electronic Vehicle
Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level whilethe vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(4.7L and 5.7L only) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/
water separator unit.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 309
Adding Fuel........................... 364
Adjustable Pedals....................... 143
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 417
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 419
Air Conditioning........................ 264
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 271
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 420
Air Conditioning System.................. 264
Air Filter.............................. 417
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 336
Airbag................................ 46
Airbag Deployment....................... 53
Airbag Light.......................56,71,186
Airbag Maintenance....................... 55
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm).................20,187
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 253Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 456
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............309,312
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 186
Anti-Theft System....................... 187
Appearance Care........................ 436
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 20
Assist, Hill Start........................ 320
Assistance Towing........................ 97
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 78
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Headlights.................... 131
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 264
Automatic Transmission................288,433
Adding Fluid......................... 435
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 433
Fluid Level Check..................... 434
Fluid Type........................... 433
Special Additives...................... 433
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Torque Converter...................... 294
Autostick............................. 290
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 163
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 163
Battery............................... 418
Emergency Starting..................... 398
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 135
Belts, Seat............................37,70
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 420
B-Pillar Location........................ 331
Brake Assist System...................... 313
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 312
Brake Fluid............................ 430
Brake System........................... 430
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................309,312
Fluid Check.......................... 430
Master Cylinder....................... 430Parking............................. 308
Warning Light........................ 184
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 287
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement.....................449,450
Bulbs, Light............................ 71
Calibration, Compass..................... 201
Camera, Rear........................... 151
Capacities, Fluid........................ 456
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 364
Power Steering........................ 307
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 427
Car Washes............................ 437
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............69,359
Cargo Area Cover....................... 168
Cargo Area Features...................... 167
Cargo Compartment...................... 167
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