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2009 GRAND CHEROKEE
GRAND CHEROKEE 2009 owner’s manual
Chrysler LLC
81-326-0954 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.
150920 GrCherokee.indd 1 9/9/08 8:33:17 AM
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VEHICLESSOLDINCANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVINGANDALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................11 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................73 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 177 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 275 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ......................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Warnings And Cautions ................... 8 Rollover Warning ....................... 5 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 8 How To Use This Manual .................. 6 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 9
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed wherever you drive. vehicles were not intended. It handles and maneuvers As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this diffe
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INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle 1 vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result all safety warnings. in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. When it comes to service, remember tha
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6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section government notes that the universal use of existing seat contains the information you desire. belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two contains a complete listing o
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INTRODUCTION 7 1
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8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a label located on the left front corner of the instrument
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INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 14 Vehicle Security Alarm ................... 20 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 14 ▫ Rearming The System .................. 20 ▫ Integrated Ignition Key ................. 15 ▫ To Set The Alarm ..................... 20 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 15 ▫ To Disarm The System ................. 21 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 17 Illuminated Entry ..............
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Express Down Window Feature — If ▫ Power Windows ...................... 31 Equipped ........................... 24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 33 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 25 Liftgate ............................. 34 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25 ▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 35 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service .............. 25 Occupant Restraints ..................... 36 ▫ General Inf
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 45 ▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 69 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 45 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 69 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The 2 Restraint Systems (SRS) ................. 46 Vehicle ............................. 70 ▫ Child Restraints ...................... 58 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The V
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the RKE 2 transmitter. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The valet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the valet key with you when valet parking. To remove the valet ke
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporarily in Section 4 of this manual. the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to the WARNING! right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the Never leave children alone in a v
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to engine. remove the key. 2 After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a when t
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: the vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a • The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these CAUTION! systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit- doors when leaving the vehicle u
