2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning

WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps when the headlamp switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical
shock or electrocution if not serviced properly.
See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) headlamps, when the head-
lamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lamps. This diminishes and becomes
more white after approximately 10 seconds,
as the system charges.
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–quarter
turn counterclockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and re-
place the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb
life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Turn Signal
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and re-
place the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb
life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Lamps
1. Reach through the cutout in the splash
shield and disconnect the wiring harness from
the fog lamp connector. 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and
squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from
the back of the front fog lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed
opening in the housing.
CAUTION!
•
Do not touch the new bulb with your fin-
gers. Oil contamination will severely
shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in
contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb
with rubbing alcohol.
• Always use the correct bulb size and type
for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or
type may overheat and cause damage to
the lamp, the socket or the lamp wiring.
4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp
bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb
opening on the back of the front fog lamp
housing.
5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the
index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar.
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† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not required
to maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around
a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for
which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your
ability to perform a service job, take your
vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Maintenance Schedule – Diesel
Engine
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service intervals
that are required to keep your vehicle operating
properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your dealer-
ship know your vehicle best, and have access
to factory trained information, genuine
MOPARparts, and specially designed elec- tronic and mechanical tools that can help pre-
vent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months, whichever comes first.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 15 minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy of the
oil level reading. Add oil only when the level
is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required.
Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser-
voir, brake master cylinder, and power steer-
ing and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
• Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel
filter/water separator unit.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the
following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around
a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for
which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your
ability to perform a service job, take your
vehicle to a competent mechanic.100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏Rotate tires.❏If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and
replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.❏Replace the fuel filter.❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.❏Inspect exhaust system.❏Inspect the CV joints.❏Inspect the transfer case fluid.❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.❏Flush and replace the engine coolant (antifreeze).❏Replace accessory drive belt(s).❏Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)..............117
Adding Fuel ................265
Additives, Fuel ...............264
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .........304
Air Conditioner Maintenance .......305
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .......305
Air Conditioning System ..........205
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .....208
Air Filter ...................304
Air Pressure, Tires .............253
Air Suspension ...............236
Airbag .................. 37,43
Airbag Deployment .............44
Airbag Light ........... 42,45,56,159
Airbag Maintenance ............45
Airbag, Side ............. 39,41,43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . 39,41,43
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........164
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ......16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ......8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......245
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........163
Anti-Theft System .............164
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........326
Appearance Care .............315 Assist, Hill Start
..............249
Auto Down Power Windows ........25
Automatic Dimming Mirror .........67
Automatic Door Locks ...........21
Automatic Headlights ...........105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 205
Automatic Transmission .....222,226,313
Adding Fluid ...............315
Fluid and Filter Changes ........313
Fluid Level Check .........314,315
Fluid Type ................313
Special Additives ............314
Autostick ................ 225,230
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet
(Power Outlet) ...............142
Auxiliary Power Outlet ...........142
Battery ...................304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE) ...................19
Belts, Seat ................ 30,56
Blind Spot Monitoring ............69
Body Mechanism Lubrication .......305
Brake Assist System ............246
Brake Control System, Electronic .....245
Brake Fluid .................312 Brake System
...............311
Anti-Lock
(ABS) .............245
Fluid Check ...............312
Master Cylinder .............312
Parking ..................244
Warning Light ..............162
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......222
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle ....................55
Bulb Replacement .............322
Bulbs, Light .................58
Calibration, Compass ...........179
Camera, Rear ...............136
Capacities, Fluid ..............326
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................265
Power Steering .............243
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ......310
Car Washes ................316
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........56
Cargo Area Cover .............148
Cargo Area Features ...........146
Cargo Compartment ............146
Light ...................147
Cargo Light .................147
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Cargo Tie-Downs.............148
Cellular Phone ............. 74,204
Center High Mounted Stop Light .....325
Chains, Tire ................254
Changing A Flat Tire ...........283
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....55
Checks, Safety ...............55
Child Restraint .......... 47,49,51,53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......51
Child Safety Locks .............21
Clean Air Gasoline .............263
Climate Control ...............205
Cold Weather Operation .........218
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ....204
Compass ..................176
Compass Calibration ...........179
Compass Variance .............177
Computer, Trip/Travel ...........174
Connector UCI ....................183
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . 183
Conserving Fuel ..............173
Console, Overhead ............138
Cooling System ..............308
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......309
Coolant Capacity ............326
Coolant Level ..............310 Disposal of Used Coolant
.......310
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........309
Inspection ................308
Points to Remember ..........311
Pressure Cap ..............310
Radiator Cap ..............310
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............. 309,326
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......117
Cupholders .................144
Customer Assistance ...........356
Data Recorder, Event ............46
Daytime Running Lights ..........107
Defroster, Rear Window ..........150
Defroster, Windshield .........57,207
Diagnostic System, Onboard .......301
Diesel Fuel .................264
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........264
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .........315
Oil (Engine) ...............302
Power Steering .............243
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........291
Disposal Engine Oil ................304 Door Locks
.................20
Door
Locks, Automatic ...........21
Driving ...................238
Off-Pavement ..............239
Off-Road .................239
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy ..................173
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........68
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet) ...............142
Electronic Brake Control System .....245
Anti-Lock Brake System ........245
Brake Assist System ..........246
Electronic Roll Mitigation ........246
Traction Control System ........246
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) .....246
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................ 115,117
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....247
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 160,164
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......289
Hazard Warning Flasher ........282
Jacking ..................283
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Jump Starting..............287
Engine Air Cleaner ................304
Break-In Recommendations .......55
Compartment .........298,299,300
Compartment Identification . . 298,299,300
Cooling ..................308
Exhaust Gas Caution .........29,56
Fails to Start ...............218
Flooded, Starting ............218
Fuel Requirements .........262,326
Jump Starting ..............287
Multi-Displacement ...........244
Oil .................. 302,326
Oil Change Interval ...........302
Oil Disposal ...............304
Oil Filter .................304
Oil Selection .......... 302,303,326
Oil Synthetic ...............303
Overheating ...............282
Starting ..................216
Temperature Gauge ...........164
Engine Oil Viscosity ............303
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ........303
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . 44
Entry System, Illuminated ..........17
Ethanol ...................263 Event Data Recorder
............46
Exhaust Gas Caution ........29,56,307
Exhaust System ............ 56,307
Exterior Finish Care ............316
Exterior Lights ................58
Filters Air Cleaner ................304
Engine Oil ................304
Finish Care .................316
Flashers ..................282
Hazard Warning .............282
Turn Signal ......... 58,160,323,324
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ...........27
Flooded Engine Starting .........218
Fluid Capacities ..............326
Fluid Leaks .................58
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....313,314,315
Brake ...................312
Engine Oil ................302
Power Steering .............243
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . 327
Fog Light Service .............323
Fog Lights ............ 108,160,323
Fog

Lights, Rear ..............164 Folding Rear Seat
.............100
Forward Collision Warning . . . 129,170,180
Four Wheel Drive ........... 231,234
Operation ................231
Systems .................231
Four Wheel Drive Operation .......231
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .........282
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........289
Front Axle (Differential) ..........312
Fuel .....................262
Additives .................264
Conserving ................173
Diesel ..................264
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........265,266
Gasoline .................262
Gauge ..................163
Light ...................170
Octane Rating ..............262
Requirements ..............326
Saver Mode ...............173
Tank Capacity ..............326
Fuel Optimizer ...............173
Fuel Saver .................173
Fuel System Caution ............265
Fuses ....................318
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)....265,266,301
Gasoline (Fuel) ...............262
Conserving ................173
Gasoline, Clean Air ............263
Gauges Coolant Temperature ..........164
Fuel ....................163
Speedometer ..............163
Tachometer ...............159
Gear Ranges ............. 222,226
Gear Select Lever Override ........290
General Information ........15,20,262
Glass Cleaning ...............318
Gross Axle Weight Rating .........267
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .......267
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .....74
Hazard Warning Flasher .........282
Headlights .................322
Bulb Replacement ...........323
Cleaning .................317
On With Wipers .............106
Replacing ................323
Heated Mirrors ...............68
High Beam Indicator ...........160
Hill Descent Control ............250 Hill Descent Control Indicator
......160
Hill Start Assist ...............249
Holder, Cup ................144
Hood Release ...............104
Ignition ....................13
Key ................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ............13
Illuminated Entry ..............17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..........14
Infant Restraint .............. 47,49
Inflation Pressure Tires ..........253
Information Center, Vehicle ........164
Inside Rearview Mirror ...........67
Instrument Cluster .............159
Instrument Panel and Controls ......157
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .....318
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....318
Interior Appearance Care .........317
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....111
Introduction ..................4
Jack Location ...............283
Jack Operation ............ 283,284
Jacking Instructions ............284
Jump Starting ...............287 Key-In
Reminder
..............14
Key, Programming .............15
Key, Replacement ..............15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ..........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........22,176,216
Keyless Entry System ............17
Keyless Go ............... 12,176
Keys .....................12
Lap/Shoulder Belts .............30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ...................51
Latches ...................58
Lead Free Gasoline ............262
Leaks, Fluid .................58
Liftgate ....................26
Liftgate Flipper Glass ............27
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ......149
Light Bulbs ..................58
Lights .................. 58,105
Airbag ............. 42,45,56,159
Anti-Lock .................163
Automatic Headlights ..........105
Back-Up .................324
Brake Assist Warning ..........251
Brake Warning ..............162
369

Bulb Replacement...........322
Cargo ..................147
Center Mounted Stop ..........325
Daytime Running ............107
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......105
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator .................251
Exterior ..................58
Fog ............... 108,160,323
Fuses ...................318
Hazard Warning Flasher ........282
Headlights ............. 322,323
Headlights On With Wipers .......106
High Beam Indicator ..........160
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....160
Illuminated Entry .............17
Low Fuel .................170
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............159
Map Reading ..............109
Reading ............... 109,138
Rear Fog .................164
Rear Servicing ..............324
Rear Tail .................324
Seat Belt Reminder ...........162
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ......164
Service ..................322 Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)
.........159
Side Marker ...............324
SmartBeams ...............106
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ....160
Tow/Haul Indicator ...........160
Traction Control .............251
Turn Signal ......... 58,105,323,324
Vanity Mirror ................69
Locks .....................20
Automatic Door ..............21
Child Protection ..............21
Door ....................20
Power Door ................21
Steering Wheel ..............14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ...................51
Lubrication, Body .............305
Maintenance Free Battery .........304
Maintenance Procedures .........301
Maintenance Schedule ........332,344
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ..............159
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .....101
Memory Seat ................101 Memory Seats and Radio
.........101
Methanol .................. 263
Methanol Fuel ...............263
Mini-Trip Computer ............174
Mirrors ....................67
Automatic Dimming ............67
Electric Powered .............68
Electric Remote ..............68
Exterior Folding ..............68
Heated ...................68
Outside ..................67
Power Folding ...............68
Rearview ..................67
Vanity ...................69
Mode Fuel Saver ................173
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ......257
Mopar Parts ................301
Multi-Displacement Engine System . . . 244
Multi-Function Control Lever .......105
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........55
Occupant Restraints .........29,41,44
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ....39,41,43
370