seats JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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.
(Continued)
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
100

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
Rear Seat FoldedRear Seat Release
101

Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If
Equipped
NOTE:
The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not
to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo
from shifting or protect passengers from
loose cargo.
To cover the cargo area:
1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it
over the cargo area.
2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into
the slots in the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo
cover in place.
WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the
vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around
in a sudden stop and strike someone in the
vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the
cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Remove the cover from the vehicle when
taken from its mounting. Do not store it in the
vehicle.
Cargo Tie-Down HooksThe cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area
floor, should be used to safely secure loads
when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
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Rear Cargo Cover
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
148

•Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent
on scratches or chips as soon as possible.
Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned
regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent
corrosion. To remove heavy soil, use MOPAR
Wheel Cleaner or select a nonabrasive, non-
acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel
wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only
MOPAR cleaners or equivalent are recom-
mended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid auto-
matic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the follow-
ing manner:
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by
blotting with a clean, dry towel.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp
towel. •
For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean
or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh,
damp towel to remove soap residue.
• For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-
Purpose Cleaner or equivalent to a clean,
damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a
fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other
form of protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean
fabric upholstery and carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a
damp cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total
Clean or equivalent, then MOPAR Spot & Stain
Remover or equivalent, if absolutely necessary.
Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor All . Use
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean
vinyl upholstery.
Leather Seat Care And Cleaning
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifi-
cally recommended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved
by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive
and damage the leather upholstery and should
be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stub-
born soils can be removed easily with a soft
cloth and MOPAR
Total Clean or equivalent.
Care should be taken to avoid soaking your
leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do
not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents,
detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to
clean your leather upholstery. Application of a
leather conditioner is not required to maintain
the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning pur-
poses. Many are potentially flammable, and if
used in closed areas, they may cause respi-
ratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are
lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M7 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #2
(Switchable)
M8 20 Amp
Yellow Front Heated
Seat & Steering
Wheel
M9 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Heated
Seats
M10 15 Amp
Blue Video/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
M11 10 Amp
Red Heating, Ventila-
tion & Air Condi-
tioning (Climate
Control System)
M12 30 Amp
Green Radio/Amplifier
M13 20 Amp
Yellow Instrument Clus-
ter
M14 20 Amp
Yellow Back Up Cam-
era–If
EquippedCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M15 20 Amp YellowPower Seat
Module(s)/
Adaptive Cruise
Control/Audio
Telematics/
Daytime Run-
ning Lights
Relay/Air Sus-
pension Module/
Instrument Clus-
ter
M16 10 Amp RedOccupant Re-
straint Controller
M18 15 Amp
Blue Stop Lamp
M19 25 Amp
Natural Automatic Shut-
down 1 and 2
M20 15 Amp BlueInstrument Clus-
ter
M21 20 Amp YellowAutomatic Shut-
down 3Cavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M22 10 Amp RedHorns (Low/
High) – Right
M23 10 Amp
Red Horns (Low/
High) – Left
M24 25 Amp
Natural Rear Wiper
M25 20 Amp
Yellow Fuel Pump Mo-
tor Output/Diesel
Lift Pump (Ex-
port Only)
M26 10 Amp
Red Driver Door
Switch Bank
M27 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch/
Wireless Control
Module/Keyless
Entry Module
M28 15 Amp
Blue Powertrain
Controller/
Transmission
Controller
320

Bulb Replacement...........322
Cargo ..................147
Center Mounted Stop ..........325
Daytime Running ............107
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......105
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator .................251
Exterior ..................58
Fog ............... 108,160,323
Fuses ...................318
Hazard Warning Flasher ........282
Headlights ............. 322,323
Headlights On With Wipers .......106
High Beam Indicator ..........160
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....160
Illuminated Entry .............17
Low Fuel .................170
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............159
Map Reading ..............109
Reading ............... 109,138
Rear Fog .................164
Rear Servicing ..............324
Rear Tail .................324
Seat Belt Reminder ...........162
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ......164
Service ..................322 Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)
.........159
Side Marker ...............324
SmartBeams ...............106
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ....160
Tow/Haul Indicator ...........160
Traction Control .............251
Turn Signal ......... 58,105,323,324
Vanity Mirror ................69
Locks .....................20
Automatic Door ..............21
Child Protection ..............21
Door ....................20
Power Door ................21
Steering Wheel ..............14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ...................51
Lubrication, Body .............305
Maintenance Free Battery .........304
Maintenance Procedures .........301
Maintenance Schedule ........332,344
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ..............159
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .....101
Memory Seat ................101 Memory Seats and Radio
.........101
Methanol .................. 263
Methanol Fuel ...............263
Mini-Trip Computer ............174
Mirrors ....................67
Automatic Dimming ............67
Electric Powered .............68
Electric Remote ..............68
Exterior Folding ..............68
Heated ...................68
Outside ..................67
Power Folding ...............68
Rearview ..................67
Vanity ...................69
Mode Fuel Saver ................173
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ......257
Mopar Parts ................301
Multi-Displacement Engine System . . . 244
Multi-Function Control Lever .......105
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........55
Occupant Restraints .........29,41,44
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ....39,41,43
370

Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......262
Odometer ..................160
Trip ....................160
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) .....239
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) .....239
Oil Change Indicator ...........172
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .......172
Oil, Engine .................302
Capacity .................326
Change Interval .............302
Diesel ..................303
Dipstick .................302
Filter ...................304
Identification Logo ...........302
Materials Added to ...........304
Recommendation .......302,303,326
Synthetic .................303
Viscosity ............... 303,326
Onboard Diagnostic System .......301
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .....6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ..........67
Overdrive ............... 226,230
Overdrive OFF Switch ........226,230
Overhead Console .............138
Overheating, Engine .........164,282
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .....6Paint Care
.................315
Paint Damage ...............315
Park Sense System, Rear .........131
Parking Brake ...............244
Personal Settings .............179
Pets ......................55
Pets, Transporting ..............55
Phone, Cellular ...............74
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .....74
Polishing and Waxing ...........316
Power Door Locks ................21
Lift Gate ..................27
Mirrors ...................68
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 142
Seats .................. 94,95
Steering ............... 242,243
Sunroof ............... 139,140
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . 114
Windows ..................24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .....37
Preparation for Jacking ..........283
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................34
Programmable Electronic Features ....
179
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...........17 Quadra-Lift
.................236
Quadra-Trac ................231
Radial Ply Tires ..............253
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........183
Radio Operation ..............204
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......112
Rear Axle (Differential) ..........312
Rear Camera ................136
Rear Cross Path ...............72
Rear Cupholder ..............144
Rear Fog Lights ..............164
Rear Park Sense System .........131
Rear Seat, Folding .............100
Rear Window Defroster ..........150
Rear Window Features ..........149
Rear Wiper/Washer ............149
Rearview Mirrors ..............67
Recorder, Event Data ............46
Recreational Towing ............276
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ....................277
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ....................279
Refrigerant .................305
Reminder, Seat Belt .............37
371

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........17
Remote Sound System (Radio)
Controls ...................203
Replacement Bulbs ............322
Replacement Keys .............15
Replacement Parts ............301
Replacement Tires .............255
Restraints, Child ...............47
Restraints, Occupant ............29
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ......148
Roll Over Warning ..............4
Rotation, Tires ...............256
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......56
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......58
Safety Tips ..................55
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........29,56
Schedule, Maintenance .......332,344
Seat Belt Reminder .............37
Seat Belts ................ 30,56
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage ................33
And Pregnant Women ..........37
Child Restraint ............. 47,53
Front Seat .................30
Inspection .................56 Maintenance
...............318
Pretensioners ...............34
Reminder .................162
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ........33
Untwisting Procedure ...........32
Seats .....................93
Cleaning .................317
Easy Entry ................103
Memory .................101
Power ................. 94,95
Rear Folding ...............100
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .......164
Selec-Terrain ................234
Selection of Oil ...............303
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ..........14
Sentry Key Programming ..........15
Sentry Key Replacement ..........15
Service Assistance ............356
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ..........159
Settings, Personal .............179
Shift Lever Override ............290
Shifting ...................221
Automatic Transmission .........221
Shoulder Belts ................30
Side Airbag .................43
Signals, Turn ......... 58,160,323,324 Smar
tBeams
................106
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ........254
Sound Systems ..............183
Sound Systems (Radio) ..........183
Spare Tire ............... 253,283
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............262
Oil ....................303
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . 115,117
Speedometer ................163
Starting ...................216
Automatic Transmission .........216
Cold Weather ..............218
Engine Fails to Start ...........218
Starting and Operating ..........216
Starting Procedures ............216
Steering Power ................ 242,243
Tilt Column ............. 113,114
Wheel Lock ................14
Wheel, Heated ..............114
Wheel, Tilt .............. 113,114
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......203
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ..............203
Storage ...................321
Storage, Vehicle ............ 209,321
372