2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE belt

Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR:
1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull
enough of the seat belt webbing from the retrac-
tor to route it through the belt path of the child
restraint. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.” Next, extract all the seat
belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow
the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This
indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic
Locking mode.
2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to
tighten the lap portion around the child restraint.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.To attach a child restraint tether strap:
For rearward facing infant seats secured in the
center seat position with the vehicle seat belts,
the rear center seat position has an armrest
tether that secures the arm rest in the upward
position. To access the center seat arm rest
tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is
located behind the armrest and hooked onto the
plastic seat backing.
Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the
plastic seat backing, then raise the armrest and
attach the tether hook to the strap located on
the front of the arm rest.
For center seating position route the tether
strap over the seatback and headrest then
attach the hook to the tether anchor located on
the back of the outboard seats. For the out-
board seating positions, route the tether under
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached
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the head restraints, and attach the hook to the
top tether anchor located on the back of the
seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages
behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor
panel away from the seat back, this will expose
the top tether strap anchorages.WARNING!
•
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could
lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchor
positions directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap.
•Do not use the cargo tie downs located on
the load floor. Improper usage of the tether
can lead to a failure of an infant or child
restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passen-
ger during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.
Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap
Top Tether Strap Anchorage(Located on Seatback)
Top Tether Strap Mounting
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ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle accelera-
tion in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which ve-
hicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight
Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of difficulty.
Additional Requirements For Diesel
Engine — If Equipped
During the first 1500 km avoid heavy loads, e.g.
driving at full throttle. Do not exceed 2/3 of the
maximum permissible engine speed for each
gear. Change gear in good time. Do not shift
down a gear manually in order to brake.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting PassengersNEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you uncon-
scious and can eventually poison you. To avoid
breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage
or in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.
•
If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER
switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the
recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your heat-
ing or cooling controls to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi-
tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment. In addition, inspect
the exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as
required.
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must
be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and re-
main on for four 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 authorized 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.
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NOTE:
Keep in mind that you have to press the
Voice Command
button first and wait
for the beep before speaking the “Barge In”
commands.
Voice TrainingFor users experiencing difficulty with the system
recognizing their voice commands or numbers
the Uconnect® Voice “Voice Training” feature
may be used.
1. Press the Voice Command
button, say
“System Setup” and once you are in that menu
then say “Voice Training.” This will train your
own voice to the system and will improve rec-
ognition.
2. Repeat the words and phrases when
prompted by Uconnect® Voice. For best results,
the Voice Training session should be completed
when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all
windows closed, and the blower fan switched
off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
user. The system will adapt to the last trained
voice only.
SEATS
Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint Sys-
tem of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Power Seats — If EquippedSome models may be equipped with eight-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The
power seat switches are located on the out-
board side of the seat. There are two switches
that control the movement of the seat cushion
and the seatback. Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rear-
ward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Power Seat Switches
1 — Seatback Switch
2 — Seat Switch
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Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the
seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted
up or down. Pull upward or push downward on
the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when you have reached the
desired position.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted
forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch
forward or rearward, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.WARNING!
•
Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan-
gerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
•Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt, which could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat
or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat’s path.
Passenger’s Power SeatSome models are equipped with a six-way
power passenger seat. The power seat switch is
located on the outboard side of the seat. The
switch is used to control the movement of the
seat and seat cushion.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rear-
ward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the
seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted
up or down. Pull upward or push downward on
the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when you have reached the
desired position.
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NOTE:
•Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with
the left outboard or rear center seat belt
buckled.
• Do not fold the 40% rear seat down with
the right outboard seat belt buckled.
2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If
interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have diffi-
culty returning the seat to its proper position.
WARNING!
•
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will
not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle
(with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up
or folded down position) should not be
used as a play area by children when the
vehicle is in motion. They could be seri-
ously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
Rear Seat ReleaseRear Seat Folded
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Reclining Rear SeatTo recline the seatback, lift the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat, lean back and
release the lever at the desired position. To
return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward
and release the lever.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to two
different memory profiles for easy recall through
a memory switch. Each memory profile contains
desired position settings for the driver seat, side
mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and
power tilt and telescopic steering column (if
equipped) and a set of desired radio station
presets. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter can also be programmed to recall
the same positions when the UNLOCK button is
pressed.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE
transmitters. One RKE transmitter can be
linked to memory position 1 and the other
transmitter can be linked to memory posi-
tion 2.The memory seat switch is located on the
driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists of
three buttons:
•
The (S) button, which is used to activate the
memory save function
• The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to
recall either of two pre-programmed memory
profiles.
Rear Seat Release
Memory Seat Switch
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