Jeep Cherokee Renters' Guide
Feb 23, 2006, 12:27 pm
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Jeep Cherokee Renters' Guide
The Avis Jeep Cherokee is the best SUV out there, it is equipped with Sirius radio (Howard Stern=ch 100) and GPS. To make the GPS work you must do the following: 1) Retrieve the GPS DVD from its little plastic bag in the spare tire compartment; 2) Use a key, nail file or small tool to pry open the "Navigation Disc" cover; 3) Insert the Navigation Disc. Avis does not do this for you, and their people don't know how.
Feb 24, 2006, 1:01 am
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Originally Posted by mbstone
The Avis Jeep Cherokee is the best SUV out there, it is equipped with Sirius radio (Howard Stern=ch 100) and GPS. To make the GPS work you must do the following: 1) Retrieve the GPS DVD from its little plastic bag in the spare tire compartment; 2) Use a key, nail file or small tool to pry open the "Navigation Disc" cover; 3) Insert the Navigation Disc. Avis does not do this for you, and their people don't know how.
Feb 24, 2006, 3:58 am
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Originally Posted by mbstone
The Avis Jeep Cherokee is the best SUV out there, it is equipped with Sirius radio (Howard Stern=ch 100) and GPS. To make the GPS work you must do the following: 1) Retrieve the GPS DVD from its little plastic bag in the spare tire compartment; 2) Use a key, nail file or small tool to pry open the "Navigation Disc" cover; 3) Insert the Navigation Disc. Avis does not do this for you, and their people don't know how.
However, I couldn't get Sirius radio to work. All I got is an emergency announcement / weather channel. What did I do wrong?
Mar 2, 2006, 2:01 am
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Originally Posted by limo
Couldn't agree more with OP as I happen to be driving the same sweet SUV this week. Luckily the GPS DVD was pre-installed However, I couldn't get Sirius radio to work. All I got is an emergency announcement / weather channel. What did I do wrong?
However, I couldn't get Sirius radio to work. All I got is an emergency announcement / weather channel. What did I do wrong?
Mar 2, 2006, 2:47 pm
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Originally Posted by mbstone
The Avis Jeep Cherokee is the best SUV out there, it is equipped with Sirius radio (Howard Stern=ch 100) and GPS. To make the GPS work you must do the following: 1) Retrieve the GPS DVD from its little plastic bag in the spare tire compartment; 2) Use a key, nail file or small tool to pry open the "Navigation Disc" cover; 3) Insert the Navigation Disc. Avis does not do this for you, and their people don't know how.
Mar 2, 2006, 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by Mindwurkz
Where did you rent this beauty? I've never seen them in the lots that I frequent.
Mar 3, 2006, 1:09 am
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I was told today when I returned the Jeep reluctantly that this version with GPS is actually a promotional vehicle that Avis doesn't normally carry. They are only here for 3 months... this is a rather sad news.
Mar 10, 2006, 11:12 pm
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Originally Posted by limo
I was told today when I returned the Jeep reluctantly that this version with GPS is actually a promotional vehicle that Avis doesn't normally carry. They are only here for 3 months... this is a rather sad news.
features of the Grand Cherokee are...
... windshield wipers that detect the amount of rainfall and auto-adjust the wiper speed
... adjustable gas and brake pedal distance
... H&W seat adjustment memory
... many, many adjustable little things like whether or not the horn beeps when you lock the car using the key fob
I hope they are available to buy!