2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT Owners Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a
plate located on the left front corner of the instrument
panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the
windshield. This number also is stamped into the right
front body, behind the right front seat. Move the right
front seat forward to allow better viewing of the stamped
VIN. This number also appears on the Automobile Infor-
mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on yourvehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your
vehicle identification number and optional equipment.
VIN Location
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NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 12
▫Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)............ 12
▫KeyFob ............................ 13
▫Removing Key Fob From Ignition.......... 14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder............... 16
Sentry Key.......................... 16
▫Replacement Keys..................... 17
▫Customer Key Programming............. 18
▫General Information................... 18Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped........ 18
▫Rearming The System.................. 19
▫To Arm The System................... 19
▫To Disarm The System................. 20
▫Tamper Alert........................ 21
Illuminated Entry...................... 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).............. 22
▫To Unlock The Doors.................. 23
▫To Lock The Doors.................... 24
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▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 24
▫Programming Additional Transmitters...... 24
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement.......... 24
▫General Information................... 27
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 27
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 28
Door Locks........................... 31
▫Power Door Locks.................... 32
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors............................. 33
Keyless Enter-N-Go..................... 35
Windows............................ 40
▫Power Windows...................... 40▫Wind Buffeting....................... 43
Liftgate ............................. 43
▫Liftgate Flipper Glass.................. 44
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped............ 45
Occupant Restraints..................... 48
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 51
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.... 52
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.... 56
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 57
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions..... 57
▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped......................... 58
▫Energy Management Feature............. 59
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▫Seat Belt Pretensioners................. 60
▫Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 60
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 64
▫Seat Belt Lock Out.................... 66
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women.......... 66
▫Seat Belt Extender..................... 66
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags.............................. 67
▫Advanced Front Air Bag Features.......... 69
▫Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 73▫Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 81
▫Child Restraints...................... 82
Engine Break-In Recommendations.......... 94
Safety Tips........................... 95
▫Transporting Passengers................ 95
▫Exhaust Gas......................... 96
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 97
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle................... 99
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into
the ignition switch with either side up.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go
feature, refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position, the switch
automatically returns to the detented ON/RUN position.
NOTE:With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display the
ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
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Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the
square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located
on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi-
tion. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the
rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle on
the driver’s side should the battery in the vehicle or the
RKE transmitter go dead. The emergency key is also for
locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
NOTE:Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with
the theft alarm armed, will result in the alarm sounding.
Insert the Key Fob (even if the Key Fob battery is dead)
into the ignition switch to disarm theft alarm.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, the EVIC will
display the ignition switch position “OFF/ACC/RUN”.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
NOTE:
•If you try to remove the Key Fob before you place the
shift lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporar-
ily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key
to the right slightly, then remove the Key Fob as
described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap
the key in the ignition switch to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped, but the Key Fob cannot be removed until
you obtain service.
Emergency Key Removal
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