2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE airbag

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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the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not
come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the
condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will
not require towing.
The MIL flashes to alert you to serious conditions that
could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic
converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as
soon as possible if this occurs.
6. Airbag Warning Light
This light turns on and remains on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not onduring starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have
the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position and may
stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.
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Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
SNOW PLOW
Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment
shouldnotbe added to the front end of your vehicle. The
airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the
front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpect-
edly or could fail to deploy during a collision.
WARNING!
Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other
aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle.
This could adversely affect the functioning of the
airbag system and you could be injured.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing – 2WD Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft
is removed.Towing with the rear wheels on the ground
while the driveshaft is connected can result in severe
transmission damage.
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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
498 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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Sunglasses Storage....................... 154
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 46
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 320
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 417
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 187
Telescoping Steering Column............... 142
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 189
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 63
Theft System Arming...................... 20
Theft System Disarming.................... 21
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 170
Tilt Steering Column..................... 142
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 137
Tip Start.............................. 284
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 331
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 330Tire Markings.......................... 326
Tire Safety Information.................... 326
Tires ............................71,335,494
Air Pressure.......................... 336
Chains.............................. 343
Changing............................ 391
Compact Spare........................ 338
General Information.................... 335
High Speed.......................... 337
Inflation Pressures..................... 336
Jacking............................. 391
Life of Tires.......................... 341
Load Capacity........................ 331
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 345
Pressure Warning Light.................. 187
Quality Grading....................... 494
Radial.............................. 338
Replacement......................... 342
Rotation............................ 344
514 INDEX