2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE roof

•The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
CAUTION!
•If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your
Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.
•Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in
this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob
or ignition module. Only remove the emergency
key for locking and unlocking the doors.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:
•Jump Start the vehicle.
•Charge the battery.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.(Continued)
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Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Ajar
•Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute
cycle.
NOTE:
•If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting.
LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle and lift.
Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger
or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-
sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
Liftgate Release
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side air bags; the perfor-
mance could be adversely affected and/or objects
could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
•Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and the front passenger, and position front occu-
pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front
Air Bags.Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im-
proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side
air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The
ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air
bags, SAB air bags, and front seat belt pretensioners, as
required, depending on the severity and type of impact.
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▫Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 240
 Overhead Console ..................... 240
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 240
▫ Sunglass Bin Door ................... 241
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 242
▫ Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink ........................ 243
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ........... 244
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ........ 246
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .... 247
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 248
▫ Security ........................... 249
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 249 ▫
General Information .................. 250
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 251
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 252
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual ............ 252
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 252
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 252
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 252
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 253
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 253
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 253
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 253
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 254
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Commandview Sunroof With Power Shade —
If Equipped .......................... 254
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 255
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 255
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 255
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 256
▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ......... 256
▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .... 256
▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ......... 256
▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ..... 256
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 257
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 257 ▫
Wind Buffeting ...................... 257
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 257
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 257
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 258
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 258
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 262
 Cupholders .......................... 264
 Storage ............................. 265
▫ Glove Compartment .................. 265
▫ Door Storage ....................... 266
▫ Center Console ...................... 267
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Cargo Area Features ................... 268
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight ................ 268
▫ Cargo Storage Bins ................... 270
▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped ........................ 271
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ................ 273 
Rear Window Features .................. 274
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 274
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 275
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 276
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4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key.
5. Press the “save” soft-key.
Turning ParkViewOn Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio
1. Press the “menu” hard-key.
2. Select “system setup” soft-key.
3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
“enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key and pressing the
“save” soft-key.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights
and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door
Opener (HomeLink), power liftgate and power sunroof
switches may also be included, if equipped.
Front Map/Reading Lights
Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light
can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of
the console. These buttons are backlit for night time
visibility.
Overhead Console
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