2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE brake

to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Cruise Off When Park Brake Is On
•ACC Cancelled Below Min. Speed.
•Coolant Low
•Service Air Suspension System
•Oil Change Due
•Key In Ignition
•Lights On
•Key In Ignition Lights On
•Ignition Or Accessory On
•Ignition Or Accessory On. Lights On
•Turn Signal On
•Park Assist On
•Warning Object Detected
•Remote Start Aborted — Door ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Hood ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel low
•Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
•Remote Start Active — Insert Key and Turn to Run
•Remote Start Active — Push Start Button
•Memory 1 Profile Set
•Memory 2 Profile Set
•Memory System Unavailable — Not In Park
•Memory System Unavailable — Seatbelt Buckled
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•Memory 1 Profile Recall
•Memory 2 Profile Recall
•Press Brake Pedal And Push Button To Start
•Wrong Key
•Damaged Key
•Key Not Programmed
•Function Currently Unavailable — Power Liftgate
•Unlock To Operate — Power Liftgate
•Put In Park To Operate — Power Liftgate
•Automatic High Beams On
•Automatic High Beams Off
•Service Four Wheel Drive System
•ECO — Fuel Saver Indicator
•Terrain Settings — Automatic
•Terrain Settings — Rock
•Terrain Settings — Sand/Mud
•Terrain Settings — Snow
•Terrain Settings — Sport
•Sport Not Available In 4 Low 4 High Is Required
•Rock Not Available In 4 Low 4 High Is Required
•To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure In
Owners Manual
•For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 Mph Or 8 Kph Put Trans In
N Press 4 Low
•For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 Mph Or 8 Kph Put Trans In
N Press 4 Low
•Terrain System Settings Not Available
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WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go. To turn off the
message temporarily, press and release the MENU but-
ton. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
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been deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the
system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper
operation.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
When this feature is selected, the HSA system is active.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting
And Operating” for system function and operating infor-
mation. 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.
Blind Spot Alert
There are three selections when operating Blind Spot
Alert. By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once,
the Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind
Spot: Lights Only” mode. When this mode is selected the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and willonly 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 Spot Monitor (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 deacti-
vated.
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 misaligned will result
in the BSM not operating to specification.
Forward Collision Warning
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
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NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
•Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is
not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle
must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.
•Touching the screen on a Touch-Screen radio while a
DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func-
tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play,
Pause, FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper
corner will turn off the remote control screen
functions.
Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA
input jacks located on the back of the center console.
1. Video In – Yellow
2. Left Audio In – White
3. Right Audio In – Red
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3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you
want to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA
column. To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the
screen.
NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
•Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is
not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle
must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.
•Touching the screen on a Touch-Screen radio while a
DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func-
tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play,Pause, FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper
corner will turn off the remote control screen
functions.
Remote Control
Remote Control
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 413
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 413
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ................... 414
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 415
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C)............... 417
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 417
▫ After Starting ....................... 418
 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 418
Automatic Transmission ................. 419
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 421
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 421
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
(3.6L Engine) — If Equipped ............ 421
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 422
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
(5.7L Engine) — If Equipped ............ 429
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 430
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Power Steering ....................... 459
▫ 3.6L Engine ........................ 459
▫ 5.7L Engine ........................ 460
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 461
 Multi-Displacement System (MDS)
(If Equipped) — 5.7L Engine Only .......... 462
 Parking Brake ........................ 462
 Electronic Brake Control System ........... 464
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 464
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 465
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 465
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......... 466
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......... 467▫
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ............. 470
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ................ 471
▫ Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped ........ 473
▫ Rain Brake Support – If Equipped ........ 473
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel
Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed
Transfer Case Only ................... 474
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC Off Indicator Light ............ 476
 Tire Safety Information ................. 477
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 477
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 481
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 482
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 483
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