2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE service

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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•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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•Power Steering System Over Temperature — If
Equipped
If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER
TEMP” message and a icon are displayed on
the EVIC screen, it indicates that extreme steer-
ing maneuvers may have occurred, which
caused an over temperature condition in the power
steering system. You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no
longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull
over and let vehicle idle. After five minutes, the system
will cool and return to normal operation. Refer to “Power
Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further infor-
mation.
NOTE:
•Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera-
tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under
these conditions there will be a substantial increase in
steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
•If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
service.
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF
This light warns the driver of a potential colli-
sion with the vehicle in front and prompts the
driver to take action in order to avoid the
collision. For further information, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Air Suspension Up
The air suspension up telltale will illuminate
when the air suspension is in use. For further
information, refer to “Starting And Operating”.
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•Air Suspension Down
The air suspension down telltale will illumi-
nate when the air suspension is in use. For
further information, refer to “Starting And Op-
erating”.
•Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
•Loose Gascap Indicator
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines
that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator
will display in the telltale display area. Tighten
the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button
to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
•Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This light will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
•SERV 4WD
The SERV 4WD light monitors the electric shift
4WD system. If the SERV 4WD light stays on or
comes on during driving, it means that the
4WD system is not functioning properly and
that service is required.
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vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
•Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The
light will come on when the ignition is first
turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the
engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the
vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is
placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off.If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho-
rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is
required. You may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
•Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proachesH,this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
passH,the indicator will continuously flash and a
continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
to cool.
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If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for more information.
•Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may
also occur when operating the vehicle in a high
torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive
operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road operation). If this
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
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Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
to return toelapsed timedisplay.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
NOTE:The AUX device must be turned on and the
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume
down.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when the
ignition is OFF).
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped
Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
NOTE:Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
limited coverage in Alaska.
System Activation
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
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