2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE lights

NOTE:The interior lights can only be deactivated if the
key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is
driven.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper or vehicle body struc-
ture.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫General Information.................. 110
Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 110
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 110
▫Commands........................ 112
▫Voice Training...................... 115
Seats.............................. 115
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment........... 115
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline......... 116
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment...... 116
▫Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat........... 117
▫Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If
Equipped.......................... 117
▫Head Restraints..................... 118▫Front Heated Seats — If Equipped........ 118
▫Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped......... 120
▫60/40 Split Rear Seat.................. 122
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 124
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter To
Memory........................... 125
▫Memory Position Recall................ 126
▫To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory........................... 127
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat.................. 128
To Open And Close The Hood............ 129
Lights............................. 130
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 130
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▫Headlights And Parking Lights.......... 130
▫Automatic Headlight System —
If Equipped........................ 131
▫SmartBeams — If Equipped............. 132
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 133
▫Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only..................... 133
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights...... 134
▫Battery Saver Feature................. 135
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 135
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 135
▫Turn Signals........................ 136
▫High Beam Switch................... 137
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 137▫Headlight Time Delay................. 137
▫Interior Lights...................... 137
▫Front Map/Reading Lights............. 138
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 139
▫Mist............................. 140
▫Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . 140
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped....... 141
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 142
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped.......... 143
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 144
▫To Activate......................... 145
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 145
▫To Deactivate....................... 145
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▫To Resume Speed.................... 146
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 146
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 147
Rear Park Assist — If Equipped........... 147
▫Rear Park Assist Sensors............... 147
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display........ 148
▫Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist...... 150
▫Service The Rear Park Assist............ 150
▫Cleaning The Rear Park Assist........... 151
Rear Camera — If Equipped.............. 151
▫Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With
Navigation Radio.................... 152
▫Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —
Without Navigation Radio.............. 152Overhead Console..................... 153
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. 153
▫Sunglasses Storage................... 154
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 154
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 155
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.... 158
▫Using HomeLink................... 158
▫Reprogramming A Single
HomeLinkButton................... 159
▫Security........................... 159
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 159
▫General Information.................. 160
Power Sunroof — If Equipped............ 160
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid
heated seat surfaces coming in contact with each
other and potential seat overheating, ALWAYS
ensure that the seat heater is in the Off position
(amber lights indicate High/Low/Off) before plac-
ing any of the seats into a folded flat position (if
equipped).
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats
closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.Press the switch once to select High-level heat-
ing. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off. Two indica-
tors will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for
Off.Rear Heated Seat Switches
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When the High-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal High-level. If the High-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch to Low-level after
approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At
that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from
two to one, indicating the change. The Low-level setting
will turn Off automatically after approximately 30 min-
utes.
NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at Low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
•Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid
heated seat surfaces coming in contact with each
other and potential seat overheating, always en-
sure that the seat heater is in the Off position
(amber lights indicate High/Low/Off) before plac-
ing any of the seats into a folded flat position (if
equipped).
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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
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instru-
ment panel light dimming, passing light, interior
courtesy/dome lights, and optional fog lights. The mul-
tifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering
wheel.
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation. Turn to the third detent for AUTO
headlight operation (if equipped).
Headlight Switch
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