2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE towing

96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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S638 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
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S640 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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S642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 201
Adding Fuel........................... 517
Additives, Fuel ......................... 512
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 582
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 585
Air Conditioning ........................ 394
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 394
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 586
Air Conditioning System ................394,398
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 404
Air Filter .............................. 582
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 488
Air Suspension ......................... 448
Airbag .............................. 66,75
Airbag Deployment ....................... 77
Airbag Light ..................... 74,79,96,285
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 78
Airbag, Side ........................ 70,72,75
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........70,72,75Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................20,293
Alarm, Panic ............................ 26
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 350
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 464
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 292
Anti-Theft System ....................... 293
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 622
Appearance Care ........................ 604
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 471
Assistance Towing ....................... 135
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 107
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 35
Automatic Headlights .................... 181
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 398
Automatic Transmission .............421,429,601
Adding Fluid ....................... 604
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 601
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Cooling System......................... 592
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 594
Coolant Capacity ..................... 622
Coolant Level ....................... 596
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 596
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 593
Inspection .......................... 592
Points to Remember .................. 596
Pressure Cap ........................ 595
Radiator Cap ....................... 595
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......593,622
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 201
Cupholders ............................ 264
Customer Assistance ..................... 647
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 80
Daytime Running Lights ................... 183
Dealer Service .......................... 578 Defroster, Rear Window
................... 275
Defroster, Windshield ................96,396,403
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 575
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 603
Oil (Engine) ........................ 579
Power Steering ...................... 461
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 566
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 582
Used Engine Fluids ................... 582
Door Locks ............................. 33
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 35
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 242
Driving ............................... 453
Off-Pavement ....................... 454
Off-Road .......................... 454
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 311
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Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 510
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 510
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 294
Fuel .............................. 293
Speedometer ........................ 292
Tachometer ......................... 285
Gear Ranges ........................ 422,430
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 565
General Information ............20,29,151,222,508
Glass Cleaning .......................... 609
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............521,524
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............521,523
GVWR ............................... 521
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 121
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 548
Headlights ............................ 617
Bulb Replacement .................... 618 Cleaning
........................... 608
On With Wipers ..................... 181
Replacing .......................... 618
Heated Mirrors ......................... 111
Heater ............................... 394
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 418
High Beam Indicator ..................... 287
Hill Descent Control ..................... 474
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... 287
Hill Start Assist ......................... 471
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 528
Holder, Cup ........................... 264
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 242
Hood Release .......................... 178
Ignition ............................... 16
Key ............................. 14,16
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 16
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Rear Cupholder......................... 264
Rear Park Sense System ................... 229
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 171
Rear Window Defroster ................... 275
Rear Window Features .................... 274
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 274
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 107
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 162
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 80
Recreational Towing ...................... 538
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 541
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 544
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 510
Refrigerant ............................ 586
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 65
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 392Remote Starting System
.................... 29
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 616
Replacement Keys ........................ 19
Replacement Parts ....................... 577
Replacement Tires ....................... 495
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 650
Restraints, Child ......................... 81
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 49
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 271
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Rotation, Tires .......................... 498
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 96
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 98
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 650
Safety Information, Tire ................... 477
Safety Tips ............................. 94
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 48,95
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 350
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Snow Tires......................... 498
Spare Tire .......................... 550
Spinning ........................... 493
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 494
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 530
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 564
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 287
Towing ............................ 523,566
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 135
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 566
Guide ............................. 529
Recreational ........................ 538
Weight ............................ 529
Towing Assistance ....................... 135
Traction Control ......................... 465
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 470
Trailer Towing .......................... 523
Cooling System Tips .................. 537
Hitches ............................ 528 Minimum Requirements
................ 531
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 530
Wiring ............................ 534
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 529
Trailer Weight .......................... 529
Transfer Case ........................... 600
Maintenance ........................ 600
Transmission Automatic .................... 421,429,601
Maintenance ........................ 601
Shifting ........................... 419
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 27
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 242
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 494
Turn Signals ...................... 287,618,620
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