2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE child seat

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.5
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi-
tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the
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CAUTION!(Continued)
brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever
could result.
•DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this
can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:
•When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever
all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is
fully seated.
•Look at the shift lever position display and verify that
it indicates the PARK position.
•With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
will not move out of PARK.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi-
tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the
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CAUTION!(Continued)
brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever
could result.
•DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this
can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:
•When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever
all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is
fully seated.
•Look at the shift lever position display and verify that
it indicates the PARK position.
•With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
will not move out of PARK.
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Bulb Replacement......................653
Cargo ...............................288
Center Mounted Stop....................658
Daytime Running......................200
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................197
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator. . . .506
Exterior..............................113
Fog .................................305
Hazard Warning Flasher..................582
Headlights...........................653
Headlights On With Wipers...............198
High Beam Indicator....................305
Hill Descent Control Indicator..............305
Illuminated Entry.......................23
Low Fuel............................325
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........303
Map Reading..........................203
Passing..............................206
Reading.............................203Rear Servicing.........................656
Rear Tail.............................656
Seat Belt Reminder......................308
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..............312
Service..............................653
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . . .303
Side Marker..........................656
SmartBeams..........................199
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............306
Tow/Haul Indicator.....................305
Traction Control........................506
Turn Signal...........................113
Vanity Mirror.........................126
Loading Vehicle..........................553
Tires ................................513
Locks..................................34
Automatic Door........................36
Child Protection........................36
Door
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Recreational Towing.......................571
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N).......574
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)......578
Reformulated Gasoline.....................542
Refrigerant..............................619
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................67
Remote Control
Starting System.........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........415
Remote Starting System......................29
Replacement Bulbs........................652
Replacement Keys.........................20
Replacement Parts.........................611
Replacement Tires.........................527
Reporting Safety Defects....................677
Restraints, Child...........................83
Restraints, Occupant........................51
Retractable Cargo Area Cover................290Roll Over Warning..........................5
Rotation, Tires...........................530
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................111
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................113
Safety Defects, Reporting....................677
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................50
Safety Information, Tire.....................507
Safety Tips..............................109
Satellite Radio Antenna.....................369
Schedule, Maintenance.....................664
Seat Belt Maintenance......................645
Seat Belt Reminder.........................67
Seat Belts................................55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........60
And Pregnant Women....................68
Child Restraint.........................83
Extender..............................68
Front Seat.............................55
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