2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE airbag

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.NOTE:The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolster
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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on several factors, including the severity
and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags, are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.
NOTE:
•
Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .225
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............580
Adding Fuel ............................ .517
Additives, Fuel .......................... .515
Airbag ..................................70
Airbag Deployment ........................81
Airbag Light .............................78
Airbag Maintenance ........................83
Airbag, Side ..............................73
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................74
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .567
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................569
Air Conditioning Filter .....................570
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................569
Air Conditioning System ....................434
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .495
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8Antenna, Satellite Radio
.....................386
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................579
Disposal ............................ .581
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................474
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................322
Anti-Theft System ........................ .324
Appearance Care ........................ .589
Assistance Towing ........................ .152
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................125
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .202
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........434
Automatic Transmission ....................456
Adding Fluid ........................ .589
Autostick ........................... .463
Fluid and Filter Changes .................589
Fluid Change ........................ .589
Fluid Level Check ..................... .587
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Life of Tires............................ .502
Liftgate .................................45
Liftgate Flipper Glass .......................45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............303
Light Bulbs ..............................116
Lights .................................116
Airbag ...............................78
Anti-Lock ........................... .322
Automatic Headlights ...................202
Back-Up ............................ .605
Brake Assist Warning ....................481
Brake Warning ........................ .321
Bulb Replacement ..................... .603
Cargo .............................. .298
Center Mounted Stop ....................607
Daytime Running ..................... .204
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................201
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .481
Exterior ..............................116 Fog ................................
.317
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................536
Headlights .......................... .603
Headlights On With Wipers ...............202
High Beam Indicator ....................317
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............317
Illuminated Entry .......................21
Low Fuel ........................... .337
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........315
Map Reading ......................... .208
Passing ..............................211
Reading ............................ .208
Rear Servicing ........................ .605
Rear Tail ............................ .605
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .320
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..............324
Service ............................. .603
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .315
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Extender..............................69
Front Seat .............................54
Inspection ............................114
Pretensioners ..........................62
Reminder ........................... .320
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ..................59
Untwisting Procedure ....................59
Seats ................................. .175
Adjustment .......................... .180
Easy Entry .......................... .198
Memory ............................ .193
Power .............................. .178
Rear Folding ......................... .190
Reclining ............................ .181
Security Against Theft .......................19
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................19
Selection of Oil .......................... .565
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Programming ....................18 Sentry Key Replacement
.....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .631
Service Contract ......................... .633
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .315
Service Manuals ......................... .636
Settings, Personal ........................ .354
Setting the Clock ......................... .364
Shifting ............................... .453
Automatic Transmission ..................453
Shift Lever Override ...................... .554
Shoulder Belts ............................54
Side Airbag ..............................79
Signals, Turn .............................116
SmartBeams ............................ .203
Sound System Kicker .............................. .430
Spare Tire .............................. .499
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................221
Speedometer ............................ .323
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Starting.................................28
Automatic Transmission ..................447
Cold Weather ........................ .451
Engine Fails to Start .....................451
Remote ...............................28
Starting and Operating .....................447
Starting Procedures ....................... .447
Steering Power .............................. .470
Tilt Column .......................... .218
Wheel, Heated ........................ .220
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .218
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............431
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .431
Storage ............................... .601
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .441
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .601
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .269
Sun Roof .............................. .279Sun Visor Extension
...................... .129
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........70
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .480
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .566
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Tachometer ............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column .................218
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........434
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............324
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................301
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .218
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........489
Tires ..................................116 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................502
Air Pressure ......................... .494
Compact Spare ....................... .499
General Information .....................494
High Speed .......................... .496
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