2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE steering

WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners
cannot protect you in another collision. Have
the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the
front seat belt retractor assemblies replaced
by an authorized dealer immediately. Also,
have the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) system serviced as well.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the air bag
system could cause it to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the air bag system
is not there to protect you. Do not modify the
components or wiring, including adding any
kind of badges or stickers to the steering
wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side
of the instrument panel. Do not modify the
front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add
aftermarket side steps or running boards.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of
the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell
anyone who works on your vehicle that it
has an air bag system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your
air bag system. The air bag may inflate
accidentally or may not function properly if
modifications are made. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer for any air bag
system service. If your seat including your
trim cover and cushion needs to be ser-
viced in any way (including removal or
loosening/tightening of seat attachment
bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat
accessories may be used. If it is necessary
to modify the air bag system for persons
with disabilities, contact your authorized
dealer. Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags
ready to inflate for your protection
in a collision. The Air Bag Warning
Light monitors the internal circuits
and interconnecting wiring associ-
ated with air bag system electrical
components. While the air bag system is de-
signed to be maintenance free. If any of the
following occurs, have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on
during the four to eight seconds when the
ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN
position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after
the four to eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter-
mittently or remains on while driving.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and
uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation
pressure.Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exte-
rior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on
the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and lock-
ing.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight park-
ing for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid
leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if
fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks
are suspected, the cause should be located
and corrected immediately.
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•Multifunction Lever ....................... 110
• Turn Signals ........................... 110
• Lane Change Assist ...................... 110
• Flash-To-Pass .......................... 110
• High/Low Beam Switch ..................... 110
• WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ............. 111
• Windshield Wiper Operation .................. 111
• Intermittent Wiper System ................... 111
• Windshield Washer Operation ................ 112
• Mist ................................ 112
• Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ............. 112
• TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ............ 113
• POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF
EQUIPPED .............................. 114
• HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED ......... 114
• ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ................. 115
• To Activate ............................ 116
• To Set A Desired Speed .................... 116
• To Deactivate .......................... 116
• To Resume Speed ........................ 116
• To Vary The Speed Setting .................. 116
• To Accelerate For Passing ................... 116
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zone”. The side mirrors LED’s will be lit up and
stay lit until the vehicle exits the zone.
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For Uconnect™ Phone with Navigation or
Multimedia radio, refer to the Navigation or
Multimedia radio’s User’s Manual (separate
booklet) Uconnect™ Phone section.
Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-
free, in-vehicle communications system.
Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone
number with your mobile phone* using simple
voice commands (e.g., “Call”“Jim”“Work” or
“Dial”“151-1234 -5555”). Your mobile phone’s
audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s au-
dio system; the system will automatically mute
your radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone.
Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls
between the Uconnect™ Phone and your mo-
bile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and
enables you to mute the Uconnect™ Phone’s
microphone for private conversation. The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your
Bluetooth
“Hands-Free profile” mobile phone.
Uconnect™ Phone features Bluetooth tech-
nology - the global standard that enables dif-
ferent electronic devices to connect to each
other without wires or a docking station, so
Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you
stow your mobile phone (be it your purse,
pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is
turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s
Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone al-
lows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to
the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile
phone can be used with the Uconnect™ Phone
at a time. The Uconnect™ Phone is available in
English, Dutch, French, German, Italian or
Spanish languages (as equipped).
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be
used only in safe driving conditions following
local laws and phone use. All attention should
be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do
so may result in a collision causing serious
injury or death. Uconnect™ Phone Button
The radio or steering wheel con-
trols (if equipped) will contain the
two control buttons (Uconnect™
Phone
button and Voice Com-
mandbutton) that will en-
able you to access the system.
When you press the button you will hear the
word Uconnect™ followed by a BEEP. The
beep is your signal to give a command.
Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary
with radio. The individual buttons
are described in the “Operation”
section.
The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with
Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth mobile
phones. Some phones may not support all the
Uconnect™ Phone features. Refer to your mo-
bile service provider or the phone manufacturer
for details.
The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with
the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the
Uconnect™ Phone can be adjusted either from
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the radio volume control knob or from the
steering wheel radio control, if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual
prompts from the Uconnect™ Phone such as
CELL or caller ID on certain radios.
Compatible Phones* The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile
phone equipped with the Bluetooth
“Hands-Free Profile”, version 1.0 or higher.
See Uconnect™ website for supported
phones.
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect
• www.dodge.com/uconnect
• www.jeep.com/uconnect
To find the list of compatible phones navigate
through the following menus:
• Select model year for the vehicle
• Select type of the vehicle
• In the getting started tab, select compatible
phones
OperationVoice commands can be used to operate the
Uconnect™ Phone and to navigate through the
Uconnect™ Phone menu structure. Voice com-
mands are required after most Uconnect™
Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through
the available options.
•Prior to giving a voice command, one must
wait for the beep, which follows the “Ready”
prompt or another prompt.
• For certain operations, compound com-
mands can be used. For example, instead of
saying “Setup” and then “Phone Pairing”, the
following compound command can be said:
“Setup Phone Pairing”.
• For each feature explanation in this section,
only the compound form of the voice com-
mand is given. You can also break the com-
mands into parts and say each part of the
command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the compound form
voice command “Phonebook New Entry”, or
you can break the compound form com-
mand into two voice commands: “Phone- book” and “New Entry”. Please remember,
the Uconnect™ Phone works best when you
talk in a normal conversational tone, as if
speaking to someone sitting a few feet/
meters away from you.
Voice Command Tree
Refer to “Voice Tree.”
Help Command
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you
want to know your options at any prompt, say
“Help” following the beep. The Uconnect™
Phone will play all the options at any prompt if
you ask for help.
To activate the Uconnect™ Phone from idle,
simply press the
button and follow the
audible prompts for directions. All Uconnect™
Phone sessions begin with a press of the
button on the radio control head.
Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say
“Cancel” and you will be returned to the main
menu. However, in a few instances the system
will take you back to the previous menu.
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To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If
interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have diffi-
culty 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 stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly
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 in-
jured in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint sys-
tem.
Reclining Rear SeatTo recline the seatback, lift the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat, lean back and
release the lever at the desired position. To
return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward
and release the lever.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF
EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and
2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to
recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror,
adjustable steering wheel position (if
Rear Seat FoldedRear Seat Release
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equipped), and the radio station preset set-
tings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitters can also be programmed to recall the
same positions when the UNLOCK button is
pressed.
Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans-
mitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be
linked to either memory position. The memory
system can accommodate up to four RKE
transmitters, each one linked to either of the
two memory positions.Setting Memory Positions And
Linking Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory
NOTE:
Each time the S (SET) button and a num-
bered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase
the memory settings for that button and
store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press the driver door MEMORY button num-
ber 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1,
or button number 2 if you are setting the
memory for driver 2. The system will recall any
stored settings. Wait for the system to complete
the memory recall before continuing to Step 3.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s
sideview mirror to the desired positions.
4. Adjust the power steering column tilt and
telescoping position (if equipped) to the de-
sired positions.5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station
presets (up to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can
be set).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position and remove the key.
7. Press and release the S (SET) button lo-
cated on the driver’s door.
8. Within five seconds, press and release
MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The
next step must be performed within five sec-
onds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter
to recall memory positions.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one
of the RKE transmitters.
10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.
11. Select
Remote Linked to Memory in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
and enter Ye s. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Driver Memory Buttons
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WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warn-
ing could result in serious injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel, next to the steering
wheel. The headlight switch controls the opera-
tion of the headlights, parking lights, instrument
panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if
equipped).To turn on the headlights, rotate
the headlight switch clockwise.
When the headlight switch is on
the parking lights, taillights, li-
cense plate light and instrument
panel lights are also turned on. To
turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (Off) position.
NOTE:
• Your vehicle is equipped with plastic
headlight and fog light (if equipped)
lenses that are lighter and less suscep-
tible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass
and therefore different lens cleaning pro-
cedures must be followed.
• To minimize the possibility of scratching
the lenses and reducing light output,
avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove
road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution
followed by rinsing.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materi-
als to clean the lenses.
Automatic Headlights — If EquippedThis system automatically turns the headlights
on or off according to ambient light levels. To
turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch
to the A (AUTO) position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay
feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position. To turn
the automatic headlights off, turn the headlight
switch out of the AUTO position.
Headlight Switch
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