Jeep Cherokee 1977, Owner'S Manual

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lock-(CJ-7 Hardtop, Cherokee and Wagoneer).
• Key with oval head (stamped "E" on knock-out) fits the
glove box lock on models so equipped and the door
locks of CJ models with metal doors.
CAUTION: Always remove the ,gn,tion keys (and lock all
doors and rear tailgate on models so equipped) when leaving
your vehicle unattended
For your convenience. two sets of keys are furnished.
Seat Belt Warning System
A FASTEN BEL TS red indicator light and a buzzer are pro­
vided on Cherokee. Wagoneer and Truck models to warn
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
The light w,11 come on whenever the 1gn1t1on switch 1s turned
to the on position. whether or not the belts are buckled. It will
go off automatically after about 4 to 8 seconds.
The buzzer will sound only 1f the driver fails to buckle up
before turning the 1gnit1on switch to the on pos1t1on. It will go
off automatically after about 4 to 8 seconds.
The seat belt warning system 1s not interconnected to the
1gnit1on system and does not inh1b1t or prevent starting the
engine.
WARNING: Al/ lap belts should be adjusted low and snug on
hips. Failure to do so may result m unnecessary m1uries in the
event of an accident. Shoulder straps must never be posi­
tioned under the arms.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch, located on the right side of the steering
column, has five positions:
I
KEY RELEASE
LEVER
(MODELS WITH
FLOOR SHIFT
ONLY)
• Accessory-Permits operation of electrical accessories
when engine 1s not running. To engage, push key m and
turn toward you (counterclockwise).