2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE turn signal

next to the feature showing the system has
been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature
can be can be set to Far, set to Near or turned
Off. The default status of FCW is the Far setting.
This means the system will warn you of a
possible collision with the vehicle in front of you
when you are farther away. This gives you the
most reaction time. To change the setting for
more dynamic driving select the Near setting.
This warns you of a possible collision with the
vehicle in front of you when you are much
closer. This allows for a more dynamic driving
experience. To change FCW status press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark
appears next to the feature showing the system
has been activated or the check-mark is re-
moved showing the system has been deacti-
vated.
For further information, refer to ”Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”Park Assist System
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for
objects behind the vehicle when the transmis-
sion is in the REVERSE position and the vehicle
speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). The
system can be enabled with Sound Only,
Sound and Display, or turned OFF through the
EVIC. To make your selection, scroll up or down
until the preferred setting is highlighted, then
press and release the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, show-
ing that the setting has been selected. Refer to
“Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system func-
tion and operating information.
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped
There are three selections when operating
Blind Spot Alert. By pressing and releasing the
SELECT button once, the Blind Spot Alert fea-
ture can be activated in “Blind Spot: Lights
Only” mode. When this mode is selected the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated
and will only show a visual alert in the outside
mirrors. By pressing and releasing the SELECT
button a second time “Blind Spot: Lights/CHM”
mode is activated. In this mode the Blind SpotMonitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the
outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when
the turn signal is on. When “Blind Spot: Off” is
selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system
is deactivated.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any damage
in the area where the sensor is located, even
if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may
have become misaligned. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is mis-
aligned will result in the BSM not operating
to specification.
Auto Unlock Doors
When this feature is selected, all doors will
unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL posi-
tion and the driver’s door is opened. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been acti-
vated, or the check-mark is removed showing
the system has been deactivated.
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Remote Unlock Sequence
WhenUnlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press
is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on
the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected,
you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is
selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first
press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
To make your selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that
the setting has been selected.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is
programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press,
all doors will unlock no matter which Pas-
sive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver’s door will unlock when the driv-
er’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if
Driver Door 1st Press is programmed touch-
ing the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver
door first is selected, once the driver door is
opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch
can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE
transmitter).
RKE Linked To Memory
When this feature is selected, you can use your
RKE transmitter to recall one of two pre-
programmed memory profiles. Each memory
profile contains desired position settings for the
driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), power tilt and telescopic steering
column (if equipped), and a set of desired radio
station presets. When OFF is selected, only the
MEMORY switch on the driver’s door trim panel
will recall memory profiles. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the SELECT button a
check-mark appears next to the feature show-
ing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system
has been deactivated. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
Flash Lamps With Lock
When this feature is selected, the front and rear
turn signals will flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed showing the
system has been deactivated.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for 0,
30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
To make your selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that
the setting has been selected.
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlamps Only)
When this feature is selected, and the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights
will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers are turned on. The headlights will also
turn off when the wipers are turned off if they
were turned on by this feature. To make your
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Video Screen Operation
Displaying Video
The video screen has two different operating
modes, a video mode (when displaying video
such as DVD video, Aux video, etc.) and an
information mode as shown in Figure 5. Be-
cause the VES™ is a dual channel system,
Information Mode is displayed in a split screen
format. When in Information Mode, the left side
of the screen is referred to as Channel 1 and
the right side of the screen is referred to as
Channel 2.
Only Channel 1 displays video images. When
in video mode the image is displayed on the full
screen, however Channel 2’s functionality is still
available. A popup banner at the bottom of the
screen is displayed momentarily over the video
image (see Figure 4). While in video mode and
Channel 2 is selected on the remote control
selector switch, the first remote control key
press will activate the popup banner indicating
Channel 2’s status. While the banner is still
visible, any subsequent remote control key
press for Channel 2 shall initiate the requested
remote control command.In a two-screen system, the video for Channel 1
is displayed on the first rear seat screen and
the video for Channel 2 is displayed on the
second rear seat screen. Information Mode is
displayed in split screen, the left side of the
screen (Channel 1) shows the status/mode of
the first rear seat screen and the right side of
the screen (Channel 2) shows the status/mode
of the second rear seat screen.
When Channel 1 is in a video mode, the image
is displayed on the first rear seat screen as a
full screen image. A popup banner at the
bottom of the screen is displayed momentarily
over the video image showing any change in
status of Channel 2.When Channel 2 is in video mode, the image is
displayed on the second rear seat screen as a
full screen image. A popup banner at the
bottom of the screen is displayed momentarily
over the video image showing any change in
status of Channel 1.
Playing A Disc On The VES™The following actions occur automatically when
a disc is inserted into the radio on a single
screen system and into the remote DVD player
on a two screen system:
•
If the video screen is in the open position
(the LCD screen is visible), then the screen
turns on and the wireless headphone trans-
mitter turns on. If the video screen is closed,
the wireless headphone transmitter must be
turned on by using the power button on the
remote control (headphones only receive
audio signals if the headphones are pow-
ered on).
• After the disc is inserted, the disc begins
playing to cabin speakers, wireless head-
phones, and rear video screens.
Figure 4: Popup Banner
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will sound. If the ignition switch is cycled, this
sequence will repeat, providing the system
fault still exists. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will turn off when the fault condi-
tion no longer exists. A system fault can occur
by any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driv-
ing next to facilities emitting the same Radio
Frequencies as the TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window
tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or
wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.
NOTE:
There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor
in the spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to
monitor the tire pressure. If you install the
spare tire, in place of a road tire, that has a
pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a
chime will sound, a “TIRE LOW PRESSURE”message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will turn ON. After driving the
vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(25 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” mes-
sage will be displayed. For each subsequent
ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, a
“SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message will be
displayed, and the “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. Once
you repair or replace the original road tire,
and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the
spare tire, the TPMS will update automati-
cally and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell-
tale Light” will turn OFF, as long as no tire
pressure is below the low-pressure warning
limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order
for the TPMS to receive this information.Premium System – If EquippedThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses
wireless technology with wheel rim-mounted
electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-
els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of
the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings
to the Receiver Module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important, for you to regu-
larly check the tire pressure in all of your
tires and to maintain the proper pressure.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) con-
sists of the following components:
•
Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Messages, which display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a
graphic displaying tire pressures
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Towing Requirements – Tires
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential tothe safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Refer to “Tires – General Informa-
tion” in “Starting and Operating” for proper
tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and
Operating” for proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – Gen- eral Information” in “Starting and Operating”
for proper tire replacement procedures. Re-
placing tires with a higher load carrying
capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
Do notinterconnect the hydraulic brake sys-
tem or vacuum system of your vehicle with
that of the trailer. This could cause inad-
equate braking and possible personal injury. An electronically-actuated trailer brake con-
troller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically-actuated brakes. When towing
a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge-
actuated brake system, an electronic brake
controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg), and required for
trailers in excess of 1,654 lbs (750 kg).
WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehi-
cle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload
your brake system and cause it to fail. You
might not have brakes when you need
them and could have an accident.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stop-
ping distance. When towing, you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in an accident. Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the
trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the
trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package includes a 13 pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer
harness and connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to
the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a
trailer connector.
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Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
1 Left Turn Signal Black/ White
2 Rear Fog Light White
3
aGround/Common
Return for Contacts
(Pins) 1 and 2 and 4 to 8 Brown
4 Right Turn Signal Black/ Green
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
5 Right Rear Position, Side Marker Lights,and Rear Registra- tion Plate Illumina- tion Device.
b
Green/Red
6 Stop Lights Black/Red
7 Left Rear Position, Side Marker Lights,and Rear Registra- tion Plate Illumina- tion Device.
b
Green/Black
8 Reverse lights Blue/Red
9 Permanent Power Supply (+12V) Red
10 Power Supply Con- trolled by IgnitionSwitch (+12V) Yellow
11
aReturn for Contact (Pin) 10 Yellow/
Brown
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
12 Reserve for Future Allocation –
13
aReturn for Contact (Pin) 9 Red/
Brown
Note: The allocation pin 12 has been
changed from “Coding for coupled Trailer” to
“Reserve for Future Allocation.”
aThe three return circuits shall not be con-
nected electrically in the trailer.
bThe rear position registration plate illumina-
tion device shall be connected such that no
light of the device has a common connection
with both pins 5 and 7.
13 - Pin Connector
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSThe Hazard Warning flasher switch is located
on the switch bank just above the climate
controls.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard
Warning flasher. When the switch is
activated, all directional turn signals will
flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a
second time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it
should not be used when the vehicle is in
motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and it is creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assis-
tance, the Hazard Warning flashers will con-
tinue to operate even though the ignition is
placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:
With extended use the Hazard Warning
flashers may wear down your battery.IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATSIn any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease the engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow
down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it
off. The A/C system adds heat to the
engine cooling system and turning the
A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control
to maximum heat, the mode control to
floor and the blower control to high. This
allows the heater core to act as a supple-
ment to the radiator and aids in removing
heat from the engine cooling system.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned
off until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming
from under the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to cool. Never
try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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•Body Lubrication ........................ 305
• Windshield Wiper Blades ................... 306
• Adding Washer Fluid ...................... 307
• Exhaust System ......................... 307
• Cooling System ......................... 308
• Brake System .......................... 311
• Front/Rear Axle Fluid ...................... 312
• Transfer Case .......................... 313
• Automatic Transmission .................... 313
• Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ..... 315
• FUSES ................................ 318
• Totally Integrated Power Module ............... 318
• VEHICLE STORAGE ........................ 321
• REPLACEMENT BULBS ...................... 322
• BULB REPLACEMENT ....................... 322
• High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
(HID) – If Equipped ....................... 322
• Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped .............. 323
• Front Turn Signal ........................ 323
• Front Fog Lamps ........................ 323
• Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps ........... 324
• Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp ............... 324
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