2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE instrument panel

Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist
The Rear Park Assist can be enabled and disabled with a
switch located on the upper switch bank of the instru-
ment panel.When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the
instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST DIS-
ABLED” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. When the
shift lever is changed to REVERSE and the system is
disabled, the instrument cluster will actuate a single
chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the
message.
The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be ON when the
Rear Park Assist is disabled or defective. The Rear Park
Assist Switch LED will be OFF when the system is
enabled.
Service The Rear Park Assist
When the Rear Park Assist is defective, the instrument
cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition
cycle, and it will display the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
Rear Park Assist Switch
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Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof switches remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
POWER OUTLETS
Front Power Outlet
To the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center
of instrument panel) is an outlet for electric-powered
accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to
access the outlet.
Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped
The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left
rear cargo area.The rear power outlet is a direct feed from the battery and
will receive power whether the ignition is in the ON or
LOCK position. All accessories connected to this outlet
should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not
in use to protect the battery against discharge.
Rear Power Outlet
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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
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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
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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
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