2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owner handbook (in English)

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) If the transmission operating temperature ex-
ceeds normal operating limits, the powertrain
controller will modify the transmission shift
schedule and expand the range of torque con-
verter clutch eng

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control
allows the driver to limit the highest available
gear when the shift lever is in the DRIVE
position. For example

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/
HAUL mode, transmission upshifts are de-
layed, and the transmission will automatically
downshift (for engine braking) during steady
braking maneuvers.
The

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) When additional traction is required, the 4WD
LOW position can be used to lock the front and
rear driveshafts together and force the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
The 4WD LOW posi

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) Shifting Procedures
4WD HI to 4WD LOW
With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to
5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or
the engine running, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL, and pre

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with
a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED light
by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on
soli

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) Selec-Terrain™ consists of the following posi-
tions:
•Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration.
Only available in 4WD High range. Perfor-
mance based tuning that provides a rear
wheel drive fee

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012  Owner handbook (in English) QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED
Description
The Quadra-Lift™ air suspension system pro-
vides full time load leveling capability along
with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle
height by the p