JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

will automatically switch to LOW-level after a
maximum of 55 minutes of continuous opera-
tion. 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 pas-
sengers to operate the seats independently.
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.
Press the switch once to select
HIGH-level heating. Press the
switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the
switch a third time to shut the heat-
ing elements OFF.
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 55 minutes of continuous opera-
tion. 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.Ventilated Seats — If EquippedOn some models, both the driver and passen-
ger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat
cushion and seatback are small fans that draw
the air from the passenger compartment and
blow air through fine perforations in the seat
cover to help keep the driver and front passen-
ger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
There are two ventilated seat switches that
allow the driver and passenger to operate the
seats independently. The ventilated seat
switches are located on the switch bank in the
center stack of the instrument panel, just below
the climate controls. The ventilated seat
switches are used to
control the speed of the
fans located in the seat.
Press the switch once
to choose HIGH, press
it a second time to
choose LOW. Pressing
the switch a third time
will turn the ventilated
seat OFF. When HIGH speed is selected both
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lights on the switch will be illuminated. When
LOW speed is selected one light will be illumi-
nated.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the venti-
lated seats to operate.
Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed
to come on during a remote start. Refer to
“Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in
“Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Head RestraintsHead restraints are designed to reduce the risk
of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear-impact. Head restraints should
be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint
is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be
properly adjusted prior to operating the ve-
hicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints
should never be adjusted while the vehicle is
in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the
event of a collision.
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable
components, and vehicles with this equipment
cannot be readily identified by any markings,
only through visual inspection of the head re-
straint. The head restraint will be split in two
halves, with the front half being soft foam and
trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the
front half of the head restraint extends forward
to minimize the gap between the back of the
occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is
designed to help prevent or reduce the extent
of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occu- pant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
press the push button, located at the base of
the head restraint, and push downward on the
head restraint.
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be
tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head
restraint closer to the back of your head, pull
forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
Push rearward on the bottom of the head
restraint to move the head restraint away from
your head.
Push Button
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NOTE:
•The head restraints should only be re-
moved by qualified technicians, for ser-
vice purposes only. If either of the head
restraints require removal, see your au-
thorized dealer.
• In the event of deployment of an Active
Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant
Restraints/Resetting Active Head Re-
straints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Be-
fore Starting Your Vehicle” for further in-
formation.
WARNING!
•Do not place items over the top of the
Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players. These
items may interfere with the operation of
the Active Head Restraint in the event of a
collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if
they are struck by an object such as a
hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid acci-
dental deployment of the Active Head Re-
straint ensure that all cargo is secured, as
loose cargo could contact the Active Head
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to
follow this warning could cause personal
injury if the Active Head Restraint is de-
ployed.
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are
not adjustable. They automatically fold forward
when the rear seat is folded to a load floor
position but do not return to their normal posi-
tion when the rear seat is raised. After returning
either seat to its upright position, raise the head
restraint until it locks in place. The outboard
headrests are not removable.
Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)
Active Head Restraint (Tilted)
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The center head restraint has limited adjust-
ment. Lift upward on the head restraint to raise
it, or push downward on the head restraint to
lower it.
WARNING!
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury
or death in a collision. Always make sure the
outboard head restraints are in their upright
positions when the seat is to be occupied.NOTE:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether
refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things to
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
60/40 Split Rear Seat
To Lower Rear Seat
Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to
allow for extended cargo space and still main-
tain some rear seating room.
NOTE:
Be sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward. This will allow the
rear seatback to fold down easily.
1. Pull upward on the release lever to release
the seat.
NOTE:
•
Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with
the left outboard or rear center seat belt
buckled.
• Do not fold the 40% rear seat down with
the right outboard seat belt buckled.
2. Fold the rear seat completely forward.
Rear Head Restraint
Rear Seat Release
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To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If
interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have diffi-
culty returning the seat to its proper position.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will
not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle
(with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or
folded down position) should not be used
as a play area by children when the vehicle
is in motion. They could be seriously in-
jured in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint sys-
tem.
Reclining Rear SeatTo recline the seatback, lift the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat, lean back and
release the lever at the desired position. To
return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward
and release the lever.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF
EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and
2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to
recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror,
adjustable steering wheel position (if
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equipped), and the radio station preset set-
tings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitters can also be programmed to recall the
same positions when the UNLOCK button is
pressed.
Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans-
mitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be
linked to either memory position. The memory
system can accommodate up to four RKE
transmitters, each one linked to either of the
two memory positions.Setting Memory Positions And
Linking Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory
NOTE:
Each time the S (SET) button and a num-
bered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase
the memory settings for that button and
store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press the driver door MEMORY button num-
ber 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1,
or button number 2 if you are setting the
memory for driver 2. The system will recall any
stored settings. Wait for the system to complete
the memory recall before continuing to Step 3.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s
sideview mirror to the desired positions.
4. Adjust the power steering column tilt and
telescoping position (if equipped) to the de-
sired positions.5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station
presets (up to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can
be set).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position and remove the key.
7. Press and release the S (SET) button lo-
cated on the driver’s door.
8. Within five seconds, press and release
MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The
next step must be performed within five sec-
onds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter
to recall memory positions.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one
of the RKE transmitters.
10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.
11. Select
Remote Linked to Memory in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
and enter Ye s. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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12. Repeat the above steps to set the next
memory position, using the other numbered
memory button, or to link another RKE transmit-
ter to memory.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
The vehicle must be in PARK to recall
memory positions. If a recall is attempted
when the vehicle is not in PARK, a message
will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC).
To recall the memory settings for driver one,
press MEMORY button number 1 on the driv-
er’s door, or the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter linked to memory position 1.
To recall the memory setting for driver two,
press MEMORY button number 2 on the driv-
er’s door, or the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter linked to memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of
the MEMORY buttons on the drivers door dur-
ing a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is
cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror andthe pedals stop moving. A delay of one second
will occur before another recall can be se-
lected.
To Disable A RKE Transmitter
Linked To Memory
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, and remove the key.
2. Press and release MEMORY button number
1. The system will recall any memory settings
stored in position 1. Wait for the system to
complete the memory recall before continuing
to Step 3.
3. Press and release the memory S (SET) but-
ton located on the driver’s door.
4. Within five seconds, press and release
MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door.
5. Within five seconds, press and release the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
To disable another RKE transmitter linked to
either memory position, repeat steps 1 through
5 for each RKE transmitter.
NOTE:
Once programmed, all RKE transmitters
linked to memory can be easily enabled or
disabled at one time. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
Easy Entry/Exit SeatThis feature provides automatic driver’s seat
positioning which will enhance driver mobility
out of and into the vehicle.
There are two possible Easy Entry/Exit adjust-
ments available:
•
The seat cushion will move rearward ap-
proximately 2.5 in (60 mm), if the starting
position of the seat is greater than or equal to
2.67 in (68 mm) forward of the rear seat stop
when the key is removed from the ignition
switch. The seat will then move forward
approximately 2.5 in (60 mm) when the key is
placed into the ignition and turned out of the
LOCK position.
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•The seat will move to the position located
0.3 in (8 mm) forward of the rear stop if the
starting position is between 0.9 to 2.67 in (23
to 68 mm) forward of the rear stop when the
key is removed from the ignition switch. The
seat will move forward to the memory/driving
position when the key is placed into the
ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position
toward the ACC/ON position.
The Easy Entry/Exit feature will be automatically
disabled if the seat is already positioned closer
than 0.9 in (23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At
this position, there is no benefit to the driver by
moving the seat for Easy Exit/Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an asso-
ciated Easy Entry/Exit position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled
when the vehicle is delivered from the fac-
tory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled
(or later disabled) through the program-
mable features in the Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer-Programmable Features” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latches must be re-
leased.
1. Pull the release lever located below the
instrument panel and in front of the driver’s
door.
2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to
the left and lift the hood.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both
latches engage.
Hood Release
Safety Latch Location
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WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warn-
ing could result in serious injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel, next to the steering
wheel. The headlight switch controls the opera-
tion of the headlights, parking lights, instrument
panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if
equipped).To turn on the headlights, rotate
the headlight switch clockwise.
When the headlight switch is on
the parking lights, taillights, li-
cense plate light and instrument
panel lights are also turned on. To
turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (Off) position.
NOTE:
• Your vehicle is equipped with plastic
headlight and fog light (if equipped)
lenses that are lighter and less suscep-
tible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass
and therefore different lens cleaning pro-
cedures must be followed.
• To minimize the possibility of scratching
the lenses and reducing light output,
avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove
road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution
followed by rinsing.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materi-
als to clean the lenses.
Automatic Headlights — If EquippedThis system automatically turns the headlights
on or off according to ambient light levels. To
turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch
to the A (AUTO) position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay
feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position. To turn
the automatic headlights off, turn the headlight
switch out of the AUTO position.
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NOTE:
The engine must be running before the
headlights will turn on in the Automatic
Mode.
Headlights On Automatically With
Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic
Headlights, it also has this customer-
programmable feature. When your headlights
are in the automatic mode and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when
the wiper system is on. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensi-
tive Wiper System” and it is activated, the
headlights will automatically turn on after the
wipers complete five wipe cycles within ap-
proximately one minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers
completely stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers
and Washers” in this section for further informa-
tion.NOTE:
When your headlights come on during the
daytime, the instrument panel lights will
automatically dim to the lower nighttime
intensity. Refer to “Lights” in this section for
further information.SmartBeam™ — If EquippedThe SmartBeam™ system provides increased
forward lighting at night by automating high
beam control through the use of a digital cam-
era mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This
camera detects vehicle specific light and auto-
matically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of
view.
NOTE:
If the windshield or SmartBeam™ mirror is
replaced, the SmartBeam™ mirror must be
re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See
your local authorized dealer.
To Activate
1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
2. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO head-
light position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you
(toward front of vehicle) to engage the high
beam mode.
NOTE:
This system will not activate until the ve-
hicle is at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Deactivate
1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or
rearward in car) to manually deactivate the
system (normal operation of low beams).
2. Push back on the multifunction lever once
again to reactivate the system.
NOTE:
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights
and taillights of vehicles in the field of view
will cause headlights to remain on longer
(closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and
other obstructions (sticker, toll box, etc.) on
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