2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

NOTE:
•To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not
in use, place the front crossbar in the second detent
from the front of the vehicle and the rear crossbar in
the last detent closest to the rear of the vehicle.
•If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed
over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may
experience interruption of satellite radio reception. For
improved satellite radio reception, place the rear cross-
bar in the second detent from the rear of the vehicle
when not in use.
•The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if
equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature.
CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without
crossbars installed. The load should be secured
and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on
the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the
roof, place a blanket or some other protection
between the load and the roof surface.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of
150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appropri-
ately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
(Continued)
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to
a load. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features............... 181
Instrument Cluster – Gasoline Engine....... 182
Instrument Cluster – Diesel Engine......... 183
Instrument Cluster Description............ 184
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 193
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays........................... 195
▫Engine Oil Change Indicator System....... 198
▫Trip Functions...................... 198▫Compass Display.................... 200
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features).......................... 202
▫System Status....................... 206
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)............................... 208
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode...... 208
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 2164

▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files....... 218
▫List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)......... 220
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 221
AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio (RER/REN) – If
Equipped............................ 223
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 223
▫Operating Instructions — uconnectphone
— If Equipped...................... 223
▫Clock Setting Procedure............... 223
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............... 226
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 226▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 229
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 231
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 234
Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 235
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 235
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 241
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 243
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 245
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 246
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If
Equipped............................ 247
▫Connecting The iPod................. 248
▫Using This Feature................... 248
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio
Buttons........................... 248
▫Play Mode......................... 249
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 250
uconnectstudios (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES
Radios Only)......................... 252
▫System Activation.................... 252
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 253▫Selecting uconnectstudios (Satellite)
Mode............................. 253
▫Satellite Antenna..................... 253
▫Reception Quality.................... 254
▫Operating Instructions - uconnectstudios
(Satellite) Mode..................... 254
▫Operating Instructions - uconnectphone
(If Equipped)....................... 256
uconnect studios(Sirius Backseat TV™) —
If Equipped.......................... 257
Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code
XRV) — If Equipped.................... 257
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped.......................... 258
▫Radio Operation..................... 259
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179
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▫CD Player......................... 259
CD/DVD Maintenance................. 260
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 260
Climate Controls...................... 261
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System — If Equipped................. 261▫Automatic Temperature Control — If
Equipped.......................... 264
▫Operating Tips...................... 271
▫Operating Tips Chart................. 273
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Switch Bank 9 - Lower Switch Bank
2 - Instrument Cluster 6 - Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 - Climate Controls
3 - Radio 7 - Storage Bin 11 - Ignition Switch
4 - Glove Compartment 8 - Power Outlet 12 - Storage BinUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – GASOLINE ENGINE
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL