2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Shifting............................... 419
Automatic Transmission ................ 419
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 143
Shoulder Belts ........................... 52
Side Airbag ............................. 75
Signals, Turn ................... 98,287,618,620
SmartBeams ........................... 182
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 496
Snow Plow ............................ 537
Snow Tires ............................ 498
Spare Tire ....................... 491,492,550
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 509
Oil ............................... 580
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........197,201
Speedometer ........................... 292
Starting ............................. 29,413
Automatic Transmission ................ 413
Cold Weather .................... 417,418Engine Block Heater
.................. 418
Engine Fails to Start .................. 417
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 413
Starting Procedures ...................... 413
Steering Power .......................... 459,461
Tilt Column ...................... 194,195
Wheel, Heated ...................... 196
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 194,195
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 392
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 392
Storage ............................... 616
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 405,616
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 616
Sun Roof ........................... 251,254
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 112
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 241
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 66
Suspension, Air ......................... 448
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 470
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 581
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 285
Telescoping Steering Column .............194,195
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 398
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 294
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 85
Text Messaging ......................... 143
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 273
Tilt Steering Column ................... 194,195
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 483
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 481
Tire Markings .......................... 477
Tire Safety Information .................... 477 Tires ............................
98,487,653
Air Pressure ........................ 488
Chains ............................ 496
Changing .......................... 549
Compact Spare ...................... 491
General Information .................. 487
High Speed ......................... 490
Inflation Pressures .................... 488
Jacking ............................ 549
Life of Tires ........................ 494
Load Capacity .................... 483,484
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 499
Pressure Warning Light ................ 288
Quality Grading ..................... 653
Radial ............................ 490
Replacement ........................ 495
Rotation ........................... 498
Safety ............................. 477
Sizes ............................. 479
672 INDEX

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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UCI Connector......................... 353
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 121
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 653
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 353
Universal Transmitter ..................... 242
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 57
Upholstery Care ........................ 608
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 111
Variance, Compass ....................... 318
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 521
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 8
Vehicle Loading ...................... 484,521
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 9Vehicle Storage
....................... 405,616
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 581
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 151
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 548
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 5
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 8
Warranty Information ..................... 650
Washers, Windshield .................. 189,588
Washing Vehicle ......................... 605
Waxing and Polishing ..................... 605
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 607
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 607
Wind Buffeting ..................... 44,253,257
Window Fogging ........................ 404
674 INDEX

Windows.............................. 41
Power ............................. 41
Windshield Defroster ................... 96,396
Windshield Washers ...................... 189
Fluid ............................. 588 Windshield Wiper Blades
.................. 586
Windshield Wipers ....................... 189
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 190
Wipers, Rain Sensitive .................... 192
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