2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Steering Colum

NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door
trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to
pre-programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in this section for further information.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column is locked before driving your ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steeringwheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early
or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already
warm.
The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch
bank below the climate controls.
Press the switch to turn on the heated
steering wheel. The light on the switch
will illuminate to indicate the steering
wheel heater is on. Pressing the switch
a second time will turn off the heated
steering wheel and light indicator.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch
located on the control lever. The control lever is located
on the left side of the steering column.Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the
first detent for intermittent operation and to the
second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Rotating the center portion upward once more will
activate the washer pump which will continue to
operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release
of the switch, the wipers will resume the continuous rear
wiper operation. When this rotary control is in the OFF
position, rotating it downward will activate the rear
washer pump which will continue to operate as long as
the switch is held. Once the switch is released it will
return to the OFF position and the wipers will cycle
several times before returning to the parked position.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the pump will stop if
the switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the
switch is released the pump will resume normal opera-
tion.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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RKE Linked To Memory
When this feature is selected, you can use your RKE
transmitter to recall one of two pre-programmed memory
profiles. Each memory profile contains desired position
settings for the driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals
(if equipped), power tilt and telescopic steering column
(if equipped), and a set of desired radio station presets.
When OFF is selected, only the MEMORY switch on the
driver’s door trim panel will recall memory profiles. To
make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing
the system has been activated or the check-mark is
removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer
to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle.”
Remote Start Comfort Sys.
When this feature is selected and the remote start is
activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heatedseat features will automatically turn on when tempera-
tures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are
above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on.
These features will stay on through the duration of
remote start or until the key is turned to RUN. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT button until
a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
Horn With Remote Lock
When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will
occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
This feature may be selected with or without the “Flash
Lamps with Lock” feature. To make your selection, press
and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap-
pears next to the feature showing the system has been
activated or the check-mark is removed showing the
system has been deactivated.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319

Personal Settings........................ 317
Pets.................................. 94
Pets, Transporting........................ 94
Phone, Cellular......................... 111
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™)............. 111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 414
PolishingandWaxing ..................... 500
Power
Door Locks......................... 32
Inverter........................... 262
Lift Gate........................... 45
Mirrors ............................ 109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 258
Seats...........................156,158
Steering........................... 396
Sunroof.........................251,254
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 195
Windows........................... 40
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 66Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 60
Programmable Electronic Features............ 317
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 22
Radial Ply Tires......................... 421
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 492
Radio Operation........................ 361
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 192
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 496
Rear Camera........................... 237
Rear Cross Path......................... 152
Rear Cupholder......................... 264
Rear Park Sense System................... 229
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 170
Rear Window Defroster................... 275
Rear Window Features.................... 274
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 274
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INDEX 559

Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........198,201
Speedometer........................... 291
Starting............................. 27,375
Automatic Transmission................ 375
Cold Weather....................... 379
Engine Fails to Start.................. 379
Remote............................ 27
Starting and Operating.................... 375
Starting Procedures...................... 375
Steering
Power............................ 396
TiltColumn ......................194,195
Wheel, Heated...................... 196
Wheel, Tilt......................194,195
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 358
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 358
Storage............................... 510
Storage, Vehicle......................368,510StoringYourVehicle ...................... 510
Sun Roof...........................251,254
Sun Visor Extension...................... 111
Sunglasses Storage....................... 241
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 67
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 406
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 284
Telescoping Steering Column.............194,195
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 361
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 292
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 86
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 272
Tilt Steering Column...................194,195
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 414
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 412
Tire Markings.......................... 408
Tire Safety Information.................... 408
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