2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning lights

EVIC Red Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door AjarThis light will turn on to indicate that one or
more door may be ajar.
•Liftgate AjarThis light will turn on to indicate that liftgate
may be ajar.
•Liftgate Flipper Glass AjarThis light will turn on to indicate that liftgate
flipper glass may be ajar.
•Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
•Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in a collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package includes a seven–pin connector
at the rear of the vehicle and a four-pin harness located
under the rear bumper. The four-pin harness must be
unclipped before use. Use a factory-approved trailer
harness and connector.5
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Interior Care
Use MOPARTotal Clean or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva-
lent, then MOPAR Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent,
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to
clean vinyl upholstery.
Leather Seat Care And Cleaning
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch-resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 167
Adding Fuel........................... 433
Additives, Fuel ......................... 427
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 492
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 495
Air Conditioning ........................ 324
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 324
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 496
Air Conditioning System ................324,328
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 334
Air Filter .............................. 492
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 404
Air Suspension ......................... 365
Airbag .............................. 68,77
Airbag Deployment ....................... 78
Airbag Light ................... 75,76,81,98,248
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 80
Airbag, Side ........................ 71,74,77
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........72,74,77Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................21,256
Alarm, Panic ............................ 26
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 309
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 381
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 255
Anti-Theft System ....................... 256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 533
Appearance Care ........................ 515
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 21
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 387
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 109
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 34
Automatic Headlights .................... 147
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 328
Automatic Transmission ................350,511
Adding Fluid ......................... 514
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 511
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Oil Synthetic......................... 491
Overheating .......................... 462
Starting ............................. 343
Temperature Gauge .................... 257
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 491
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 491
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 78
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 23
Ethanol ............................... 425
Event Data Recorder ...................... 81
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 48,97,428
Exhaust System ....................... 97,499
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 515
Exterior Lights .......................... 100
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 492
Engine Oil ........................... 492
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 492 Finish Care
............................ 515
Flashers .............................. 462
Hazard Warning ....................... 462
Turn Signal .................. 100,250,528,530
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... 432
Engine Oil ........................... 431
Fuel Requirements .................. 429,430
Maintenance ......................... 432
Replacement Parts ..................... 432
Starting ............................. 432
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 45
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 347
Fluid Capacities ......................... 533
Fluid Leaks ............................ 100
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ............ 511,512,513
Brake .............................. 508
Engine Oil ........................... 489
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INDEX 569

GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 257
Fuel ............................... 256
Speedometer ......................... 255
Tachometer .......................... 248
Gear Ranges ........................... 350
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 476
General Information ...............20,28,188,424
Glass Cleaning .......................... 519
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............437,439
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............436,439
GVWR ............................... 436
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect™) .............. 121
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 462
Headlights ............................ 527
Bulb Replacement ...................... 527
Cleaning ............................ 518
On With Wipers ....................... 147 Replacing
........................... 527
Heated Mirrors ......................... 111
Heater ............................... 324
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 348
High Beam Indicator ..................... 250
Hill Descent Control ..................... 390
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... 250
Hill Start Assist ......................... 387
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 443
Holder, Cup ........................... 228
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 208
Hood Release .......................... 144
Ignition ............................... 16
Key ............................... 14,16
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 16
Illuminated Entry ........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 19
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INDEX 571

Light Bulbs............................ 100
Lights ............................. 100,146
Airbag ...................... 75,76,81,98,248
Anti-Lock ........................... 255
Automatic Headlights ................... 147
Back-Up ............................ 530
Brake Assist Warning ................... 392
Brake Warning ........................ 253
Bulb Replacement ...................... 527
Cargo .............................. 233
Center Mounted Stop ................... 532
Daytime Running ...................... 149
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 146
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 392
Exterior ............................. 100
Fog ............................. 250,528
Fuses ............................... 520
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 462
Headlights ........................... 527 Headlights On With Wipers
............... 147
High Beam Indicator .................... 250
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............. 250
Illuminated Entry ....................... 23
Low Fuel ............................ 268
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 248
Map Reading ......................... 152
Reading .......................... 152,206
Rear Servicing ........................ 530
Rear Tail ............................ 530
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 253
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 256
Service ............................. 527
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 248
Side Marker .......................... 530
SmartBeams .......................... 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 251
Tow/Haul Indicator .................... 250
Traction Control ....................... 392
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INDEX 573