2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE child seat

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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COMMAND VIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
The command view sunroof switch is located to the left
between the sun visors on the overhead console.
The power shade switch is located to the right between
the sun visors on the overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Command View Sunroof and Power Shade Switches
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WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
•Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or acci-
dent, a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or
left door center pillar.
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
rear of the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
accident.
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 375

Traction Control..................... 407
Turn Signal................. 99,179,513,514
VanityMirror ....................... 110
Loading Vehicle......................... 443
Tires .............................. 414
Locks................................. 31
Automatic Door...................... 33
Child Protection...................... 33
Door.............................. 31
Power Door......................... 32
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 86,87
Lubrication, Body....................... 482
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 480
Maintenance Procedures................... 475
Maintenance Schedule.................... 522
Maintenance Schedules.................... 522
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 284,473Manual, Service......................... 543
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 173
Memory Seat........................... 173
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 173
Methanol............................. 436
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 311
Mirrors ............................... 108
Automatic Dimming.................. 108
Electric Powered..................... 109
Electric Remote...................... 109
ExteriorFolding ..................... 109
Heated............................ 110
Outside........................... 109
Vanity ............................ 110
Mode
Fuel Saver......................... 309
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 428
Mopar Parts.........................474,542
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INDEX 557

Reclining Front Seats..................... 161
Recorder, Event Data...................... 81
Recreational Towing...................... 457
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 436
Refrigerant............................ 482
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 64
Remote Control
Starting System....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 358
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Replacement Bulbs....................... 511
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 474
Replacement Tires....................... 426
Reporting Safety Defects................... 542
Restraints, Child......................... 82
Restraints, Occupant...................... 48
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 271Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Rotation,Tires .......................... 427
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 97
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 99
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 542
Safety Information, Tire................... 408
Safety Tips............................. 95
Safety, Exhaust Gas..................... 47,96
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 347
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 522
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 64
Seat Belts............................ 51,97
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 57
And Pregnant Women.................. 66
Child Restraint..................... 82,90
Extender........................... 66
Front Seat.......................... 51
Inspection.......................... 97
560 INDEX