2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE manual transmission

WARNING!(Continued)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid acollision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a
collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure
to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS)allows you to limit the highest
available transmission gear, and
can be activated during any
driving condition. When towing a
trailer or operating the vehicle in
off-road conditions, using ERS
shift control will help you
maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To switch from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, tap the shift lever to the left (-) once. The instrument cluster will display the current gear and the
transmission will not upshift beyond that gear. Tapping the shift lever to
the left (-) or right (+) will decrease or increase the top available gear. To
disable ERS, simply hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is again
displayed in the instrument cluster.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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• Park Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1.5 in (38 mm) –This position lowers the vehicle for easier passenger entry and
exit. Press the “Down” button once from NRH while the vehicle
speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h). Once the vehicle speed
goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) the vehicle height will begin to
lower. The Indicator lamp on the “Down” button will be
illuminated when the vehicle is in Park Mode.
WARNING!
• You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattendedwith the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain
and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission
position. The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
• The air suspension system uses a high pressure volume of air to operate the system. To avoid personal injury or damage to the
system, see your authorized dealer for service.
Hill Start Assist/Hill Descent Control
• The Hill Start Assist system assists the driver when starting a vehiclefrom a stop on a hill.
• The Hill Descent Control system maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations and is available in
4WD HIGH range and 4WD LOW range.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
DOWN
PARK
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AUTOSTICK®
• AutoStick® is a driver-interactivetransmission feature that offers
manual gear shifting to provide
youwithmorecontrolofthe
vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to
maximize engine braking,
eliminate undesirable upshifts and
downshifts, and improve overall
vehicle performance.
• This system can also provide you with more control during passing,
city driving, cold slippery
conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other
situations.
Operation
• When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission willoperate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To
engage AutoStick®, simply tap the shift lever to the right or left (+/-)
while in the DRIVE position, or tap one of the steering wheel-mounted
shift paddles (+/-). Tapping (-) to enter AutoStick® mode will downshift
the transmission to the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter
AutoStick® mode will retain the current gear. When AutoStick® is active,
the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. In
AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is
manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift
paddles), unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result.
It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is
chosen, except as described below:
• Normally, in AutoStick® mode, the transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached. If, h owever, AutoStick® is
engaged while in SPORT mode, the transmission will remain in the
selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached. The
transmission will upshift only when commanded by the driver.
• The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift (+) the
transmission as the vehicle is accelerated.
• You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in
snowy or icy conditions.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.
• Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is engaged.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Transfer Case – 3.6L
Engine Shell Automatic Transmission
Fluid 3353 or equivalent.
—
Transfer Case – 5.7L
Engine MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product. —
Transfer Case – 6.4L
Engine MOPAR® NV146 Transfer Case
Fluid or equivalent.
—
Axle Differential
(Front/Rear) We recommend you use
MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85. —
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine With
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use
MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85 with
friction modifier additive.
—
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine Without
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use
MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
—
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering
Reservoir – 3.6L Engine MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid or
equivalent meeting MS-11655,
such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or
Pentosin CHF 11s. —
Power Steering
Reservoir – 5.7L, 6.4L
Engine MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product.
Fuel Selection 3.6L,
5.7L 87 Octane acceptable.
89 Octane recommended for
5.7L. 24.6 Gallons
(93 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 6.4L Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or Higher.
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap
can operate on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXXX X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the accessory belt(s), replace if neces-
sary. X
Drain the transfer case and refill. X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary. XXX XX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170,000 km). X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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