2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE radio antenna

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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175
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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
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179
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number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at
www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana-
dian residents.
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)
Please have the following information available when
calling:
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID).
2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:
ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
using the Tune/Scroll control knob until Sirius ID is
selected. Press the Tune/Scroll control knob and theSirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
the radio to exit this screen.
ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios
While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio
faceplate.
Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.
All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display.
Selecting uconnectstudios (Satellite) Mode
Press the SAT button untilSATappears in the display. A
CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
mode.
Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as
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bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
on or above the antenna.
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:
•The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
•Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
Operating Instructions - uconnectstudios
(Satellite) Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
without stopping until you release it.
SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
button a second time.
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
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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

Safety Information, Tire................... 326
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 253
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)..........252,257
Schedule, Maintenance.................462,476
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts............................37,70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................58,66
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat............................ 37
Inspection............................ 70
Maintenance......................... 441
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 191
Shoulder Belt Anchorage................. 41
Seats................................. 115
Adjustment.......................... 115Cleaning............................ 439
Easy Entry........................... 128
Head Restraints....................... 118
Heated........................... 118,120
Lumbar Support....................... 116
Memory............................ 124
Power.............................. 117
Rear Folding......................... 122
Reclining............................ 116
Security Against Theft..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............20,187
Selection of Oil......................... 415
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 17
Sentry Key Programming................... 19
Sentry Key Replacement................... 18
Service Assistance....................... 489
Service Contract......................... 491
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 185
512 INDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.