2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE child lock

designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on
the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will
tighten the belt (the cinching latch plate will keep the
belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen
with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it
tight if necessary). For the second row center seat belt
with the automatic locking retractor, pull the belt from
the retractor until there is enough allowance to pass it
through the child restraint and slide the latch plate
into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is fully
extended from the retractor. Allow the belt to return
into the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to
tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. For
additional information, refer toAutomatic Locking
Modeearlier in this section.
•In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle 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 cannot be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still cannot make the child restraint
secure, try a different seating position.
•Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the
manufacturer’s instructions tell you.
•When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belts
The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch-
ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If
the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the
shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the
belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight,
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
(ALR), pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough
allowance to pass it through the child restraint and slide
the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is
fully extended from the retractor. Allow the belt to return
into the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten
the lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to “Auto-
matic Locking Mode” 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
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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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STARTING PROCEDURE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
Normal Starting
Tip Start
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Do notpress the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running. If the engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in
10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
normal starting procedure.
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the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
move the shift lever out of PARK.
WARNING!
•Always 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 transmission
in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.
•Leaving unattended children in a vehicle 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 shift lever. Do
not leave the key in the ignition. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Be 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
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Light............................... 167
Luggage Carrier....................... 174
Cargo Light............................ 167
Cargo Load Floor........................ 171
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 170
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 367
Cellular Phone........................82,260
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 455
Certification Label....................... 367
Chains, Tire............................ 343
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 391
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 327
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 411
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 69
Checks, Safety........................... 69
Child Restraint....................58,59,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............63,64
Child Safety Locks........................ 30Climate Control......................... 261
Clock........................209,223,227,236
Cold Weather Operation................... 281
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 260
Compact Spare Tire...................... 338
Compass.............................. 200
Compass Calibration..................... 201
Compass Variance....................... 201
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 198
Connector
UCI ................................ 247
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 247
Console, Overhead....................... 153
Contract, Service........................ 491
Cooling System......................... 424
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 426
Coolant Capacity...................... 456
Coolant Level......................... 428
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 428
500 INDEX

Interior Appearance Care.................. 439
Interior Fuses.......................... 441
Interior Lighting........................ 137
Interior Lights.......................134,137
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 140
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 165
Jack Location........................... 392
Jack Operation.......................391,394
Jacking Instructions...................... 394
Jump Starting.......................... 398
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17
Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................63,64
Latches................................ 71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 355
Leaks, Fluid............................ 71
Life of Tires............................ 341
Liftgate................................ 34
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 172
Light Bulbs............................. 71
Lights..............................71,130
Airbag..........................56,71,186
Anti-Lock........................... 186
Automatic Headlights................... 131
Back-Up............................ 454
Battery Saver......................... 135
Brake Assist Warning................... 325
Brake Warning........................ 184
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Traction Control....................... 325
Turn Signal................71,130,136,452,454
Vanity Mirror.......................... 81
Voltage............................. 192
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 171
Loading Vehicle......................... 367
Tires ............................... 331
Locks................................. 29
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 29
Power Door........................... 29
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................63,64
Lubrication, Body....................... 420
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 174
Lumbar Support........................ 116
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 418Maintenance Procedures................... 413
Maintenance Schedule.................462,476
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,411
Manual, Service......................... 493
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 124
Memory Seat........................... 124
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 124
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 198
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 78
Electric Powered....................... 80
Electric Remote........................ 80
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Heated.............................. 81
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Vanity............................... 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 345
508 INDEX