2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

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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INDEX 663

Illuminated Entry........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 18
Infant Restraint ........................ 81,82
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 488
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 295
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 107
Instrument Cluster .................... 284,285
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 283
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 609
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 610
Interior Appearance Care .................. 608
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 190
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 262
Jack Location ........................... 550
Jack Operation ....................... 549,552
Jacking Instructions ...................... 552
Jump Starting .......................... 559 Key-In Reminder
......................... 18
Key, Programming ........................ 20
Key, Replacement ........................ 19
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ................. 37,317,414
Keyless Entry System ...................... 24
Keyless Go .......................... 14,317
Keys ................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 52
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....85,86
Latches ................................ 98
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 509
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 98
Life of Tires ............................ 494
Liftgate ................................ 44
Liftgate Flipper Glass ...................... 45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 274
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Light Bulbs............................. 98
Lights .............................. 98,180
Airbag ...................... 74,79,96,285
Anti-Lock .......................... 292
Automatic Headlights ................. 181
Back-Up ........................... 620
Brake Assist Warning .................. 476
Brake Warning ...................... 290
Bulb Replacement .................... 617
Cargo ............................. 270
Center Mounted Stop .................. 621
Daytime Running .................... 183
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 180
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 476
Exterior ............................ 98
Fog ............................ 287,619
Fuses ............................. 610
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 548
Headlights ...................... 617,618Headlights On With Wipers
............. 181
High Beam Indicator .................. 287
Hill Descent Control Indicator ........... 287
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 306
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 285
Map Reading ....................... 186
Reading ........................ 186,240
Rear Servicing ....................... 620
Rear Tail ........................... 620
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 290
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 293
Service ............................ 617
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 285
Side Marker ........................ 620
SmartBeams ........................ 182
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 288
Tow/Haul Indicator .................. 287
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INDEX 665

Traction Control..................... 476
Turn Signal ................. 98,180,618,620
Vanity Mirror ....................... 111
Loading Vehicle ......................... 521
Tires .............................. 483
Locks ................................. 33
Automatic Door ...................... 35
Child Protection ...................... 35
Door .............................. 33
Power Door ......................... 34
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 85,86
Lubrication, Body ....................... 586
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 583
Maintenance Procedures ................... 578
Maintenance Schedule .................... 628
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 285,576
Manual, Service ......................... 651 Memory Feature (Memory Seat)
............. 174
Memory Seat ........................... 174
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 174
Methanol ............................. 510
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 314
Mirrors ............................... 107
Automatic Dimming .................. 107
Electric Powered ..................... 110
Electric Remote ...................... 110
Exterior Folding ..................... 109
Heated ............................ 111
Outside ........................... 108
Rearview .......................... 107
Vanity ............................. 111
Mode Fuel Saver .......................... 311
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 499
Mopar Parts ......................... 577,650
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MTBE/ETBE........................... 510
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 462
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 180
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 93
Occupant Restraints ................... 49,72,77
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............70,72,75
Odometer ............................. 287
Trip .............................. 287
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 454
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 454
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 310
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 310
Oil, Engine ............................ 579
Capacity ........................... 622
Change Interval ..................... 580
Dipstick ........................... 579
Disposal ........................... 582 Filter
............................. 582
Filter Disposal ....................... 582
Identification Logo ................... 580
Materials Added to ................... 582
Recommendation .................. 580,622
Synthetic .......................... 581
Viscosity ........................ 581,622
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............575,576
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 242
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 108
Overdrive .......................... 429,438
Overdrive OFF Switch .................429,438
Overhead Console ....................... 240
Overheating, Engine ................... 294,548
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,651
Paint Care ............................. 604
Paint Damage .......................... 604
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INDEX 667

Panic Alarm............................ 26
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 229
Parking Brake .......................... 462
Personal Settings ........................ 319
Pets .................................. 93
Pets, Transporting ........................ 93
Phone, Cellular ......................... 121
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 121
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 483
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 605
Power Door Locks ......................... 34
Inverter ........................... 262
Lift Gate ........................... 46
Mirrors ............................ 110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 258
Seats ........................... 156,158
Steering ........................ 459,461
Sunroof ......................... 251,254Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
......... 195
Windows ........................... 41
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 66
Preparation for Jacking .................... 551
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 61
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 319
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Quadra-Lift ............................ 448
Quadra-Trac ......................... 440,441
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 490
Radio Operation ........................ 394
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 192
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 599
Rear Camera ........................... 237
Rear Cross Path ......................... 118
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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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INDEX 669

Schedule, Maintenance.................... 628
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 65
Seat Belts ............................ 52,96
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 58
And Pregnant Women .................. 66
Child Restraint ................... 81,82,89
Extender ........................... 66
Front Seat .......................... 52
Inspection .......................... 96
Maintenance ........................ 609
Pretensioners ........................ 61
Reminder .......................... 290
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 58
Untwisting Procedure .................. 57
Seats ................................. 156
Adjustment ......................... 161
Cleaning ........................... 608
Easy Entry ......................... 177
Memory ........................... 174 Power
.......................... 156,158
Rear Folding ........................ 171
Reclining .......................... 162
Security Against Theft ..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............20,293
Selec-Terrain ........................... 446
Selection of Oil ......................... 580
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 19
Service Assistance ....................... 647
Service Contract ......................... 649
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 285
Service Manuals ........................ 651
Setting the Clock ..................... 330,339
Settings, Personal ........................ 319
Shift Lever Override ...................... 565
670 INDEX