2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ignition

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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• In case the Key Fob battery isdead, use the emergency key to
open the door. If the vehicle is
equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™, remove the ENGINE
START/STOP button by inserting
the metal part of the emergency
key under the chrome bezel at the
6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose.
NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only be removed or
inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless
Enter-N-Go™).
• With the ENGINE START/STOPbutton removed, start the vehicle
by inserting the Key Fob in the
ignition and turning to the Start
position.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob willbecome locked in the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only
remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: • Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the KeyFob using the manual over ride method.
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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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• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using thepower door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will
chirp three times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside
the vehicle.
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle.
This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the
door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the
deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ feature.
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
• Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.
• Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable.
• Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
Removing The Button • The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed from the ignition switch for Key Fob use.
• Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button loose.
NOTE:
• The ENGINE START/STOP buttonshould only be removed or inserted
with the ignition in the LOCK
position (OFF position for Keyless
Enter-N-Go™).
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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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THEFT ALARM
To A r m
•Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock
switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of
the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open,
press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger
front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located
on the door handle.
NOTE: After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait
two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK
button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab
the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press
the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid
Key Fob in the vehicle).
• Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button not installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK
button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab
the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then turn the
ignition to the ON/RUN position.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the
lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A
snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not
wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used
together.
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Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward toincrease the lumbar support. Push
the switch rearward to decrease
the lumbar support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the
position of the support.
Memory Seat
• The memory seat feature allowsyou to save two different driver
seating positions (excluding
lumbar position), driver's outside
mirror, tilt/telescoping steering
column position, and radio station
preset settings. The memory seat
buttons are located on the driver's
door panel.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1
or 2 within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the
LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of
pressing button 1 or 2.
• Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter
Ye s .
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch.Occupants, particularly unattended 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 severely injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers
are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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