2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the
latch and lower the glove compartment door.Door Storage
Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.
Opened Glove Compartment
Door Panel Storage
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Console Features
The center console contains both an upper and a lower
storage area.To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on
the small latch located on the lid.
Storage Compartment
Storage Compartment Latches
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Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the
lower storage compartment.Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player
located in the center console.
Lower Storage CompartmentLower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player — If
Equipped
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Rechargeable Flashlight
The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of
the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when
needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light
bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries
that recharge when snapped back into place.Press in on the flashlight to release it.
Press And Release
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To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high,
twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
Cargo Storage Bins
There are four removable storage bins located in the rear
cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either
side of the cargo area.NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub-
woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail-
able.
Three-Press Switch
Rear Storage Bin
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Two additional storage bins are located under the load
floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor
and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the
load floor) to the liftgate opening.
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
NOTE:The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or
protect passengers from loose cargo.
Tether Strap
Lower Storage Bins
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To cover the cargo area:
1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over thecargo area.
2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place.
Rear Cargo Cover
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WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could
cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and
strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo
cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart-
ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken
from its mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle.
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving.
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
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