2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE center console

Door Storage
Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.
Center Console
The center console contains both an upper and a lower
storage area.
Door Panel StorageStorage Compartment
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iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:This section is for sales code RES and REQ/
REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™. For sales code
RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 touch-screen radio
iPod/USB/MP3 control feature, refer to the separate
RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 User’s Manual.
iPod/USB/MP3 control is available only if equipped as
an option with these radios.
This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port, located in the center console
or glove compartment.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may
not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates. NOTE:•If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User ’s Manual for
iPod
or external USB device support capability.
•Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio
device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate,
plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control
feature to control the connected device.
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Connecting The iPodor External USB Device
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external
USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port
which is located in the center console or glove compart-
ment. Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicle’s iPod/USB/MP3 control system (iPod
or
external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
pressing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/
MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/
MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.
Using This Feature
By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to
USB port:
•The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port
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CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
without starting the engine.
3. Remove the rubber liner from the cupholder (located
next to the shifter on the center console).4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove
the shift lever override access cover, located on the
bottom of the cupholder.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold
the shift lock lever down.
Shift Lever Override Access Cover
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Cargo Area Cover....................... 234
Cargo Area Features ...................... 231
Cargo Compartment ...................... 231
Light ............................... 233
Cargo Light ............................ 233
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 236
Cellular Phone ....................... 121,323
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 532
Certification Label ....................... 436
Chains, Tire ............................ 412
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 463
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 395
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 486
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 96
Checks, Safety ........................... 96
Child Restraint .................... 82,83,88,91
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............86,88
Child Safety Locks ........................ 35 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 425
Climate Control ......................... 323
Clock ............................. 289,298
Cold Weather Operation ................... 346
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 323
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 407
Compass .............................. 277
Compass Calibration ..................... 278
Compass Variance ....................... 279
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 274
Connector UCI ................................ 313
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 313
Conserving Fuel ........................ 273
Console, Overhead ....................... 206
Contract, Service ........................ 557
Cooling System ......................... 502
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 504
Coolant Capacity ...................... 533
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