2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning lights

EVIC Red Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that one or
more doors may be ajar.
•Liftgate Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate
may be ajar.
•Liftgate Flipper Glass Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate
flipper glass may be ajar.
•Oil Pressure Warning Light
This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle
and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will
sound for four minutes when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
•Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 201
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 491
Adding Fuel........................... 440
Additives, Fuel......................... 438
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 481
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 482
Air Conditioning System.................. 361
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 367
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 419
Airbag.............................. 67,76
Airbag Deployment....................... 78
Airbag Light..................... 75,80,97,284
Airbag Maintenance....................... 79
Airbag, Side........................ 70,73,76
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 71,73,76
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,292
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 347Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 400
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 291
Anti-Theft System....................... 292
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............490,517
Disposal........................... 492
Appearance Care........................ 499
Assistance Towing....................... 125
Auto Down Power Windows................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 108
Automatic Door Locks..................... 33
Automatic Headlights.................... 180
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 361
Automatic Transmission................382,498
Autostick.......................... 389
Fluid Level Check.................... 499
FluidType ......................... 498
Special Additives..................... 498
Autostick............................. 389
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 258
548 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......490,517
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 201
Cupholders............................ 264
Customer Assistance..................... 539
Data Recorder, Event...................... 81
Daytime Running Lights................... 182
Dealer Service.......................... 474
Defroster, Rear Window................... 275
Defroster, Windshield................... 97,366
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 472
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 468
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 492
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 33
Door Opener, Garage..................... 241Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 394
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 309
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 109
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 258
Electronic Brake Control System............. 400
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 400
Brake Assist System................... 401
Electronic Roll Mitigation............... 402
Traction Control System................ 400
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 402
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....198,201
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................286,294
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 460
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INDEX 551

Hazard Warning..................... 460
Turn Signal................. 99,286,513,514
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 44
Flooded Engine Starting................... 379
Fluid Capacities......................... 517
Fluid Leaks............................. 99
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................. 494
Cooling System...................... 489
Engine Oil......................... 476
Fluid, Brake........................... 494
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 518
Fog Light Service........................ 513
Fog Lights..........................286,513
Folding Rear Seat........................ 170
Forward Collision Warning...........224,303,324
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 460
Front Axle (Differential)................... 496
Fuel................................. 435Additives.......................... 438
CleanAir .......................... 436
Conserving......................... 309
Ethanol........................... 436
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............440,443
Gasoline........................... 435
Gauge............................ 292
Light ............................. 304
Materials Added..................... 438
Methanol.......................... 436
Octane Rating....................... 435
Requirements....................435,517
Saver Mode........................ 309
Tank Capacity....................... 517
Fuel Optimizer......................... 309
Fuel Saver............................. 309
Fuel System Caution..................... 441
Fuses................................ 504
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INDEX 553

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 241
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............440,443,472
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 435
Conserving......................... 309
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 436
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 436
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 292
Fuel.............................. 292
Speedometer........................ 291
Tachometer......................... 284
Gear Ranges........................... 383
Gear Select Lever Override................. 467
General Information............ 18,27,141,222,435
Glass Cleaning.......................... 503
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............444,447
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............444,446
GVWR ............................... 444Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)............. 111
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 394
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 460
Headlights............................ 512
Bulb Replacement.................... 512
On With Wipers..................... 180
Replacing.......................... 512
Heated Mirrors......................... 110
High Beam Indicator..................... 286
Hill Descent Control Indicator............... 286
Hitches
TrailerTowing ....................... 449
Holder,Cup ........................... 264
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 241
Hood Release.......................... 177
Ignition............................... 14
554 INDEX

LightBulbs ............................. 99
Lights.............................. 99,179
Airbag...................... 75,80,97,284
Anti-Lock.......................... 291
Automatic Headlights................. 180
Back-Up........................... 514
Brake Assist Warning.................. 407
Brake Warning...................... 289
Bulb Replacement.................... 512
Cargo ............................. 269
Center Mounted Stop.................. 516
Daytime Running.................... 182
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 179
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 407
Exterior............................ 99
Fog ............................286,513
Fuses............................. 504
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 460
Headlights......................... 512Headlights On With Wipers............. 180
High Beam Indicator.................. 286
Hill Descent Control Indicator........... 286
Illuminated Entry..................... 21
Low Fuel.......................... 304
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 284
Map Reading....................... 186
Reading........................186,240
Rear Servicing....................... 514
Rear Tail........................... 514
Seat Belt Reminder................... 289
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 292
Service............................ 512
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator).......................... 284
Side Marker........................ 514
SmartBeams........................ 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)......... 287
Tow/Haul Indicator.................. 286
556 INDEX