2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE center console

Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened by pulling
up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the
LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. Press the LIFTGATE button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds, to open
the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is open, pressing the
button twice within five seconds a second time will close
the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by
pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front
overhead console, or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE
button located on left rear trim, near the liftgate opening.
Pressing the LIFTGATE button located on left rear trim
once will close the liftgate only, this button cannot be
used to open the liftgate.To operate the power liftgate manually in the open
direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power
cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put
liftgate into manual mode.
When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to
signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash
Lamps with Lock is enabled in the EVIC) and the liftgate
chime will be audible. For further information, refer to
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)/
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)inUnder-
standing Your Instrument Panel.
NOTE:In the event of a power malfunction to the
liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to
open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can
be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the
liftgate trim panel.
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▫Opening Power Shade — Express......... 255
▫Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode.... 256
▫Closing Power Shade — Express......... 256
▫Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode..... 256
▫Pinch Protect Feature................. 256
▫Pinch Protect Override................ 256
▫Wind Buffeting...................... 257
▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 257
▫Ignition Off Operation................. 257
▫Sunroof Fully Closed.................. 257
Electrical Power Outlets................. 258
Power Inverter — If Equipped............ 262
Cupholders.......................... 264Storage............................. 265
▫Glove Compartment.................. 265
▫Door Storage....................... 266
▫Center Console...................... 266
Cargo Area Features................... 268
▫Rechargeable Flashlight................ 268
▫Cargo Storage Bins................... 269
▫Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped........................ 271
▫Cargo Tie-Down Hooks................ 272
Rear Window Features.................. 274
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer............ 274
▫Rear Window Defroster................ 275
Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped......... 276
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NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after a
maximum of 50 minutes of continuous operation. At that
time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two
to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will
turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that
allow the rear passengers to operate the seats indepen-
dently. The heated seat switches for each heater are
located on the rear of the center console.You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
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Ambient Light
The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light
feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil-
ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Ambient Light
Multifunction Lever
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The HomeLinkbuttons, located on either the overhead
console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ-
ent HomeLinkchannels. The HomeLinkindicator is
located above the center button.
NOTE:HomeLinkis disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.
HomeLinkButtons/Overhead Consoles
HomeLinkButtons/Sunvisor/Headliner
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The front power outlet is located inside the storage area
on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward
on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain
access to this power outlet.In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power
outlet located in the storage area of the center console.
Front Power Outlet
Center Console Outlet
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
back of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron-
ics and other low power devices requiring power up to
150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play-
station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter
Power Inverter
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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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