2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE brake

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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A. Headlight Switch pg. 28
B. Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) Controls pg. 78
C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering
wheel) pg. 29
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
E. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 78
F. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)
G. Audio System (touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 42 H. Climate Controls pg. 35
I. Transmission Gear Selector
J. SWITCH PANEL
− Electronic Stability Controlpg. 99
− Tow/Haul pg. 90
− Heated Steering Wheel pg. 25
− Hazard Switch
− Power Inverter pg. 82
− ParkSense® pg. 36 K. Speed Control pg. 30
L. Fuel Door Release pg. 114
M. Hood Release pg. 114
N. Parking Brake Release
O. Power Mirrors
P. Power Windows
Q. Power Door Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
-Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/MalfunctionIndicator Light*
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
(See page 97 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a numberof reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed.
Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle
or in the ignition. A child could start the vehicle, operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely
injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away fromchildren. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could
cause serious injury or death.
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you are operating
the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five
seconds. Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the
engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door
handle to unlock the driver's door automatically, then press the
Start/Stop switch. Or press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in
the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area.Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or
others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away fromchildren. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could
cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button once. If the engine fails to
start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press
the button again.
Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must
be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph
(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions with Engine Off
NOTE:
• The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal
(Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
•
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running)
position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.
OFF RUN
ACCPress
Press
Press
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• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h)increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph
(8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES +button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speedand maintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control the controlsoperate exactly the same as the standard cruise control with one
difference. You can set a specified distance you would like to maintain
between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration automatically to maintain a preset following distance,
while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.
• If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a standard cruise control system, maintaining the speed you set.
Distance Setting (ACC Only)
• To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button andrelease. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts
between long (3), medium (2), and short (1). The distance setting will
default to the last set mode the next time the vehicle is restarted and the
ACC system is turned on.
• The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this
distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the
distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC.
Mode (ACC Only)
• If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode can be turned off and thesystem can be operated as a standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control.
When in the standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode the distance
setting feature will be disabled and the system will maintain the speed
you set.
• To change between the different cruise modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, READY or SET state. Pressing of
the MODE button in any state will result in changing to the new Mode in
the OFF state.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on whennot in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have
a collision. Always leave the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control
system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for
the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the
result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road,
traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the
vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is al ways required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal
injury.
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which
can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
• May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep
uphill or downhill slopes; and when towing a trailer.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
• Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.
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QUADRA-TRAC I® FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/Precautions - 3.6L Only
• The Quadra-Trac I® is a single-speed (HI range only) transfer case, whichprovides convenient full-time four-wheel drive. No driver interaction is
required. The Brake Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines
standard ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that
is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction.
QUADRA-TRAC II®/QUADRA-DRIVE II®
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Quadra-Trac II®/Quadra-Drive II® Operating Instructions/
Precautions
• The Quadra-Trac II®/Quadra-DriveII® transfer case is fully automatic
in the normal driving 4WD HI
mode. The Quadra-Trac
II®/Quadra-Drive II® transfer case
provides three mode positions:
• 4WD HI
• NEUTRAL
• 4WD LOW
• This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode.
• When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW position can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. The 4WD LOW position is
intended for loose, slippery surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD LOW
position on dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and
damage to driveline components.
• When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD HI position at a given road
speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
NOTE:
• If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protection condition exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below
5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans in N Press 4 Low” message will flash from the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
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