2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE User Guide

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12WK741-926-AA
Grand Cherokee
Fifth Edition
User Guide
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User G\fide

I\fportant:
This User G\fide is \aintended to familia\arize yo\f with the i\amportant feat\fres
of yo\fr vehicle. Th\ae DVD enclosed con\atains yo\fr Owner’s M\aan\fal,
Navigation/Media Cen\ater Man\fals, Warranty \a\booklets, Tire Warra\anty
and 24-Ho\fr Towing \aAssistance (new vehi\acles p\frchased in t\ahe U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance\a (new vehicles p\frch\aased in Canada) in e\alectronic
format. We hope yo\f \afind it \fsef\fl. Repl\aacement DVD kits ma\ay be
p\frchased by visitin\ag www.techa\fthority.\acom. Jeep
® is a registered
trademark of Chrysle\ar Gro\fp LLC. © 2012\a Chrysler Gro\fp LLC\a.
The driver’s primar\ay responsibility
is the safe operati\aon of the
vehicle. Driving w\ahile distracted
can res\flt in loss \aof vehicle
control, res\flting \ain a collision and
personal inj\fry. Chr\aysler Gro\fp
LLC strongly recomm\aends that
the driver \fse extr\aeme ca\ftion
when \fsing any devic\ae or feat\fre
that may take their \aattention off
the road. Use of an\ay electrical
devices s\fch as cel\al phones,
comp\fters, portable\a radios,
vehicle navigation \aor other
devices by the driv\aer while the vehicle is moving \ais dangero\fs
and co\fld lead to a \aserio\fs
collision. Texting\a while driving is
also dangero\fs and s\aho\fld never
be done while the \avehicle is
moving. If yo\f find \ayo\frself
\fnable to devote yo\f\ar f\fll
attention to vehicl\ae operation,
p\fll off the road t\ao a safe location
and stop yo\fr vehicl\ae. Some
States or Provinces\a prohibit the
\fse of cell\flar tele\aphones or
texting while driv\aing. It is always
the driver’s respo\ansibility to
comply with all loc\aal laws.
WAR\bI\bG!
Driving after drink\aing can lead to a co\allision. Yo\fr perce\aptions are
less sharp, yo\fr refl\aexes are slower, an\ad yo\fr j\fdgment is i\ampaired
when yo\f have been drinki\ang. Never drink and\a then drive.
Driving and Alcohol\I:
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driving ability can \abe serio\fsly impaire\ad with blood alcoho\al levels far below \a
the legal minim\fm. \aIf yo\f are drinking,\a don’t drive. Ride\a with a designated \a
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s\fbstit\fte for yo\fr \aOwner’s Man\fal.
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and important safety\a messages, please c\aons\flt yo\fr Owner’s
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Labels in yo\fr vehic\ale.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group
LLC.....................3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit..............6
Instrument Cluster ............8
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ................. 10
Remote Start...............12
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..........13
Theft Alarm ............... 16
Seat Belt ................. 16
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ............17
Child Restraints .............18
FrontSeats ...............20
RearSeats................23
Heated/Ventilated Seats .......24
Heated Steering Wheel ........25
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column..26
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In
Recommendations...........27
Headlight Switch ............28
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High
Beam Lever ...............29
Auto Dimming Mirrors ........30
Speed Control .............30
Electronic Range Selection (ERS)..34
Manual Climate Controls .......35
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ..................35
Parksense® Rear Park Assist .....36
Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera . . 36
Blind Spot Monitoring .........37
Liftgate Flipper Glass .........37
Power Sunroof .............38
Wind Buffeting ............. 41
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ....42
Media Center 130 (Sales Code
RES) ...................44
Media Center 130 With Satellite
Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) . . . 46
Media Center 430/430N (Sales
Code RBZ/RHB) ............48
Media Center 730N (Sales
Code RHR) ...............57
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel
Link ....................67
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 70
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .......70Uconnect™ Phone
............71
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....74
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio .....76
Video Entertainment
System (VES)™ .............76
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) .............78
Programmable Features .......79
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) ..............79
PowerInverter .............82
Power Outlets .............82
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESQuadra-Trac I® Four-Wheel Drive . . 84
Quadra-Trac II®/Quadra-Drive II®
Four-Wheel Drive ...........84
Hill Start Assist/Hill Descent
Control ..................88
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ........89
Tow/Haul Mode ............90
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ...........90
SRT8AutoStick®................93
Selec-Track™ ..............94
Performance Features ........95
Summer/Three-Season Tires .....96
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.....97
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ..................97
If Your Engine Overheats .......101
Jacking And Tire Changing .....102
Battery Location ............108
Jump-Starting .............108
Emergency Tow Hooks ........ 111
Shift Lever Override .......... 111
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ......112
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .....113
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..........114
Fuel Door Release ...........114
Engine Compartment .........116
Fluids And Capacities .........119
Maintenance Chart ..........121
Fuses ...................126
TirePressures..............129
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....130
Exterior Bulbs .............131
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center ..................132
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center ..................132
Assistance For The Hearing
Impaired.................132
Publications Ordering .........132
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............133MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By
MOPAR®.................134
INDEX.................135
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions .....139
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be
assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and
high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the
driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver
and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the
driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you
and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving
because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the
road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment
that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also
include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available
or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and
equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products
without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted
with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will
need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's
information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer.
The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any
standard DVD player (including the Media Center Touch-Screen Radios).
Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD
sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in
the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your
convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and
saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural
resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of
the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the
demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.
Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC
shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in
substitution therefore.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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Rollover Warning
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against
vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS
systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless
features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are
experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting
your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms
persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.COPYRIGHT ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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