2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE child seat

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 interfer-
ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty 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 stabil-
ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly 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 seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
Rear Seat Folded
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the
Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
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Power Sunroof Switch
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the
Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof — Express
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati-
cally from any position. The sunroof and sunshade will
open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express
Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement
of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the
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WARNING!(Continued)
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
• Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident,
a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
• Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or
left door center pillar.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.
•
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or become
a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.
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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 make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the OFFmode, remove
the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access
to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ACC or 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.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 391

Center High Mounted Stop Light..............562
Certification Label ........................ .467
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light). . .512
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............112
Checks, Safety ............................112
Children Too Large For Booster Seats ............90
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .460
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .544
Climate Control ......................... .374
Cold Weather Operation ....................395
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............373
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .444
Console, Overhead ....................... .250
Contract, Service ......................... .589
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........534Cooling System
.......................... .530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............532
Coolant Capacity ...................... .563
Coolant Level ......................... .530
Disposal of Used Coolant .................534
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................531
Inspection ........................... .535
Points to Remember .....................535
Pressure Cap ......................... .534
Radiator Cap ......................... .534
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............531
Corrosion Protection ...................... .542
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................196
Cupholders ............................ .276
Customer Assistance ...................... .587
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................175
Dealer Service ........................... .514
598 INDEX

Seat Belt Reminder..................... .296
Security Alarm ........................ .304
Service .............................. .557
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .297
Side Marker .......................... .560
SmartBeams .......................... .173
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............301
Traction Control ....................... .426
Turn Signal ............................116
Vanity Mirror ......................... .135
Loading Vehicle ......................... .467
Tires ............................... .434
Locks ..................................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Lubrication, Body ........................ .524
Lug Nuts .............................. .485Maintenance Free Battery
....................520
Maintenance Procedures ....................515
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .568
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......297
Manual, Service ......................... .592
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............164
Memory Seat ........................... .164
Memory Seats and Radio ....................164
Methanol .............................. .460
Mirrors ............................... .125
Electric Powered ....................... .133
Electric Remote ........................ .133
Exterior Folding ....................... .132
Heated .............................. .134
Outside ............................. .131
Rearview ............................ .125
Vanity .............................. .135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9
604 INDEX

Recreational Towing...................... .481
Reformulated Gasoline .....................460
Refrigerant ............................. .522
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................66
Remote Control Starting System .........................28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........372
Remote Starting System ......................28
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .556
Replacement Keys .........................18
Replacement Parts ........................ .514
Replacement Tires ........................ .448
Reporting Safety Defects ....................591
Restraints, Child ...........................85
Restraints, Occupant ........................49
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................284
Roll Over Warning ..........................5
Rotation, Tires .......................... .450Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
..................113
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................116
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................591
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................49
Safety Information, Tire .....................428
Safety Tips ..............................112
Schedule, Maintenance .....................568
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .547
Seat Belt Reminder .........................66
Seat Belts ................................53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........59
And Pregnant Women .....................67
Child Restraint ..........................85
Extender ..............................68
Front Seat .............................53
Inspection ............................113
Pretensioners ...........................62
Reminder ............................ .296
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INDEX 607