2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT Owners Manual

The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:UP Button
Press and release the UP button to scroll up-
ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy,
Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units,
System Setup, Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Turn
Menu Off and sub-menus.
DOWN Button
Press and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the main menus and sub-
menus.
SELECT Button
Press and release the SELECT button for access
to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per-
sonal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold
the SELECT button for two seconds to reset
features.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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BACK Button
Press the BACK button to scroll back to a
previous menu or sub-menu.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Vehicle Not in Park
•Key Left Vehicle
•Key Not Detected
•Sport Mode Active
•Service TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System” in “Starting And Operating”)
•Premium TPM System Graphic Display
•Service Keyless System (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go,
Passive Entry - if equipped)
•Service Park Assist System
•Park Assist System Blinded
•Park Assist Disabled
•Keyfob Battery Low
•Liftglass Open
•Left front turn signal lamp out
•Right front turn signal lamp out
•Left rear turn signal lamp out
•Right rear turn signal lamp out
•Low Tire Pressure
•ESC System Off
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•Service blind spot system
•Blind spot detection unavailable
•Blind spot system off
•Blind spot system unavailable sensor blocked
•Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed
Speed) Cruise Control mode is available. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•ACC Ready — When the ACC system is activated.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the ACC
system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if
equipped).
•ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Sensed Vehicle Indicator — The system detects a
slower moving vehicle in the same lane. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after
setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Distance Set — After changing the desired following
distance in the ACC system, this message will display
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momentarily. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its maximum
braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set
distance, this message will flash and a chime will
sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum
braking capacity. When this occurs, you should imme-
diately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle ahead. Refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle — If the
ACC system deactivates due to performance limiting
conditions. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if
equipped).
•ACC/FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error — If the
ACC system turns off due to a temporary malfunction
that limits functionality. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor — If the
ACC system turns off due to an internal system fault
that requires service from an authorized dealer. Refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•Cruise Off When Park Brake is On
•ACC Cancelled Below Min. Speed.
•Coolant low
•Service air suspension system
•Oil change due
•Key in ignition
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•Lights on
•Key in Ignition Lights On
•Ignition or Accessory On
•Ignition or Accessory On Lights On
•Turn signal on
•Park assist on
•Warning object detected
•Remote start aborted — Door ajar
•Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
•Remote start aborted — L/Gate ajar
•Remote start aborted — Fuel low
•Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
•Remote start active — Insert Key and Turn to Run
•Remote start active — Push Start Button
•Memory 1 profile set
•Memory 2 profile set
•Memory system unavailable — Not in Park
•Memory system unavailable — Seatbelt buckled
•Memory 1 profile recall
•Memory 2 profile recall
•Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
•Wrong Key
•Damaged Key
•Key not programmed
•Function currently unavailable — Power Liftgate
•Unlock to operate — Power Liftgate
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•Put in Park to operate — Power Liftgate
•Automatic high beams on
•Automatic high beams off
•Service Four Wheel Drive System
•ECO — Fuel Saver Indicator
•TERRAIN SETTINGS — AUTOMATIC
•TERRAIN SETTINGS — TOW
•TERRAIN SETTINGS — TRACK
•TERRAIN SETTINGS — SNOW
•TERRAIN SETTINGS — SPORT
•Sport Not Available in 4 Low 4 High is Required
•To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in
Owners Manual
•For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans in
N Press 4 Low
•For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans
in N Press 4 Low
•Terrain System Settings Not Available
•Raising Vehicle Ride Height (with icon)
•Lowering Vehicle Ride Height (with icon)
•Normal Vehicle Ride Height — This message is dis-
played (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved
the Normal Vehicle Ride Height.
•Off Road Ride Height Level 1 — This message is
displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has
achieved the Off Road Height Level 1.
•Off Road Ride Height Level 2 — This message is
displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has
achieved the Off Road Height Level 2.
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•Vehicle Lowered To Entry/Exit (Park) Height — This
message is displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle
has achieved the Park Height.
•Entry/Exit (Park) Height in Progress — This message
is displayed (for 5 seconds) when the request is made
to go into Entry/Exit Height while the vehicle speed is
between 15 and 25 mph. This shows that the request
has been recognized and will lower to Entry/Exit
height when vehicle is below 15 mph.
•Service Air Suspension System — This is displayed
when a fault has occurred in the system. The system
will have limited operation at that point.
•Immediate Air Suspension Service/Repair Required
— This is displayed when a fault has occurred in the
system which results in a complete system shutdown.
The system will be non operational at that point.
•Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height —
This message is displayed in advance warning to the
driver that the vehicle will be moved to the next lower
preset position unless the speed is reduced.
•Selected Ride Height Not Permitted — The vehicle
speed is too high to enter one of the preset levels
(Entry/Exit Level/Off Road Ride Height Level 1/Off
Road Ride Height Level 2).
•Air Suspension System Cooling Down – Please Wait —
This message is displayed if the compressor tempera-
ture level is too high. Level control is suspended until
the compressor has cooled down.
•Vehicle Cannot Be Lowered – Door Open — This
message is displayed if a door or the liftgate is ajar and
level control is suspended.
•Air Suspension Temporarily Disabled For Jacking And
Tire Change
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•Aerodynamic Ride Height — This is displayed (for
5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved the Aerody-
namic Height.
EVIC White Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Shift Lever Status
The shift lever status “P,R,N,D,L,5,4,3,2,1” are displayed
indicating the shift lever position. Telltales “5,4,3,2,1”
indicate the Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature has
been engaged and the gear selected is displayed. For
further information on ERS, refer to “Starting And Oper-
ating”
•Electronic Speed Control ON
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is ON. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Electronic Speed Control SET
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON
This light will turn on when the ACC is ON.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET
This light will turn on when the ACC is SET.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
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