2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT Owners Manual

manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings
on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
The power inverter switch is located
on the switch bank below the Climate
Controls. To turn on the power outlet,
press the switch once. Press the switch
a second time to turn the power outlet
off.
NOTE:When the power inverter switch is pressed,
there will be a delay of approximately one second before
the inverter status indicator turns ON. The status indica-
tor of the AC power inverter indicates whether the
inverter is producing AC power.WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not use a three-prong adaptor.
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use.
•If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
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CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers
located in the center console.There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers
located in the fold-down center armrest.
Front Cupholder Location
Rear Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the right side of the
instrument panel.To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the
latch and lower the glove box door.
Glove Compartment
Opened Glove Compartment
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Door Storage
Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.
Center Console
The center console contains both an upper and a lower
storage area.
Door Panel StorageStorage Compartment
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To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on
the small latch located on the lid.Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the
lower storage compartment.
Storage Compartment LatchesLower Storage Compartment
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Rechargeable Flashlight
The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of
the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when
needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light
bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries
that recharge when snapped back into place.Press in on the flashlight to release it.
Press And Release
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To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high,
twice for low, and a third time to return to off.Cargo Storage Bins
There are four removable storage bins located in the rear
cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either
side of the cargo area.
Three-Press Switch
Rear Storage Bins
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Two additional storage bins are located under the load
floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor
and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the
load floor) to the liftgate opening.
Tether Strap
Lower Storage Bins
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