JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

•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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Plastic is not as scratch-resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures
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.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive mate-
rial to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a
regular basis with MOPARGlass Cleaner or
any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use cau-
tion when cleaning inside rear windows
equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use
scrapers or other sharp instruments which may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray
cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using.
Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this
vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When
cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to
avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap
solution may be used, but do not use high
alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is
used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with
chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This
will weaken the fabric. Sun damage will also
weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR
Total
Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water.
Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn
or if the buckles do not work properly.FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module
The Totally Integrated Power Module is located
in the engine compartment. This center con-
tains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A descrip-
tion of each fuse and component may be
stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the
cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the
inside cover that corresponds to the following
chart.
Totally Integrated Power Module
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
J01 40 Amp Green Air Suspension
J02 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate
Module
J03 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
J04 25 Amp Natural Driver Door
Node
J05 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door
Node
J06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes
Pump/Stability
Control System
J07 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes
Valve/Stability
Control System
J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat
J09 30 Amp Pink E-Brake
J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash
Relay ContactCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
J11 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Con-
trol Module
J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster
J13 60 Amp Yellow Main Ignition Off
Draw (IOD)
J14 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow
Lamps/Park
Lamps
J15 40 Amp Green Front Cabin Fan/
Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Motor
Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Con-
trol Module/
Powertrain Con-
trol Module
Transmission
RangeCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
Motor HI/
Radiator Fan
Motor Low
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear
Washer Control
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp
Blue Stop Lamps
M2 20 Amp
Yellow Electronic Limit
Slip Differential/
Air Suspension
M3 20 Amp
Yellow Liftgate/Headrest
M5 25 Amp
Natural 115V AC Power
Inverter
M6 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
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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
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M29 10 Amp RedTire Pressure
Monitor – If
Equipped
M30 15 Amp
Blue J1962 Diag Con-
nector
M31 20 Amp
Yellow Backup Lamps
M32 10 Amp
Red Occupant Re-
straint Controller
M33 10 Amp
Red Powertrain
Controller/
Transmission
Controller
M34 10 Amp
Red Park Assist
Module/Climate
Control System
Module/Infra
Red Sensor/
Compass Mod-
ule
M35 15 Amp
Blue Left Rear
ParklampsCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M36 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet
M37 10 Amp RedAntilock Brakes/
Stability Control
System Module
M38 25 Amp
Natural All Door Lock
&Unlock
CAUTION!
•
When installing the totally integrated power
module cover, it is important to ensure the
cover is properly positioned and fully
latched. Failure to do so may allow water to
get into the totally integrated power module
and possibly result in a electrical system
failure.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important
to use only a fuse having the correct am-
perage rating. The use of a fuse with a
rating other than indicated may result in a
dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must
be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGEIf you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more
than 21 days you may want to take steps to
protect your battery. You may:
•Remove fuse #J13 in the Totally Integrated
Power Module (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD#1).
• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the
battery.
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•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out
of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or
more, run the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh air and
high blower setting. This will ensure ad-
equate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Lights Bulb Type
Glove Box Lamp ..............194
Grab Handle Lamp .......L002825W5W
Overhead Console Reading Lamps . . VT4976
Rear Cargo Lamp ............ 214–2
Visor Vanity Lamp ...........V26377
Underpanel Courtesy Lamps ........906
Instrument Cluster
(General Illumination) ............103
Telltale/Hazard Lamp .............74 Exterior Lights
Bulb Type
Headlamps (Low/High Beam) – High
Intensity Discharge (HID) .........D1S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) /
Front Position ........3157K (P27/7WK)
Front Turn Signal Lamp . . . 7440NA(WY21W)
Front Fog Lamps ........... PSX24W
Front Side Marker .............W5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamps . . 7440NA (WY21W)
Auxiliary Liftgate Tail Lamps .......W3W
Liftgate Backup Lamps ......921(W16W)
Rear License Lamps ...........W5W
Rear Stop/Tail Lamps .....3157 (P27/7W)
Rear Fog Lamps .........7440 (W21W)
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps when the headlamp switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical
shock or electrocution if not serviced properly.
See your authorized dealer for service. NOTE:
Numbers refer to commercial bulb types
that can be purchased from your authorized
dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your
authorized dealer or refer to the applicable
Service Manual.
BULB REPLACEMENT
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
(HID) – If Equipped
The headlamps are a type of high voltage
discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the headlamp switch off and
the key removed.
Because of this, you should
not attempt to service a headlamp bulb your-
self. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
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WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps when the headlamp switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical
shock or electrocution if not serviced properly.
See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) headlamps, when the head-
lamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lamps. This diminishes and becomes
more white after approximately 10 seconds,
as the system charges.
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–quarter
turn counterclockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and re-
place the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb
life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Turn Signal
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and re-
place the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb
life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Lamps
1. Reach through the cutout in the splash
shield and disconnect the wiring harness from
the fog lamp connector. 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and
squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from
the back of the front fog lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed
opening in the housing.
CAUTION!
•
Do not touch the new bulb with your fin-
gers. Oil contamination will severely
shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in
contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb
with rubbing alcohol.
• Always use the correct bulb size and type
for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or
type may overheat and cause damage to
the lamp, the socket or the lamp wiring.
4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp
bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb
opening on the back of the front fog lamp
housing.
5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the
index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar.
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6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into
the lamp housing until both tabs snap firmly
into place and are fully engaged.
7. Connect the wiring harness to the front fog
lamp connector.
Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal
Lamps
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp
housing.3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward
to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel.
4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove
from lamp.
5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and
reattach the lamp assembly.Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to
pry the lower trim from the liftgate.
3. Once lower trim is loose, close the liftgate.
4. Open the flipper glass.
5. Pull up glass seal at bottom of window
opening.
6. Remove small trim panel around liftgate
glass striker.
7. Close flipper glass and raise the liftgate.8. Continue removing the trim.
9. Disconnect the two trim panel lights.
10. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s)
counter clockwise.
11. Remove/replace bulb(s).
12. Reinstall the socket(s)
13. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate
trim.
Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps
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Rear Fascia Mounted Fog Lamp
1. Using a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver,
gently pry between the inboard edge of the
lamp and the fascia.
2. Remove lamp from fascia opening.
3. Twist socket counter clockwise.
4. Replace bulb.
5. Reinstall the socket.6. Hook inboard side of the lamp into the fascia
pocket.
7. Rotate lamp forward in car until lamp snaps
back into the opening.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)
The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED
assembly. See your authorized dealer for re-
placement.
Rear License Lamp
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the
side of the snap tab to remove the license lamp
lens.
2. Pull bulb from socket.
3. Replace bulb.
4. Reinstall lens.
Rear Fog Lamps
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines 24.6 Gallons93 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
3.0L Diesel Engine (SAE 5W-30 Synthetic, API Certified Low Ash) 10 Quarts9.5 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent) 10.4 Quarts
9.9 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula
or equivalent) – Without Trailer Tow Package 15.4 Quarts
14.6 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula
or equivalent) – With Trailer Tow Package 16 Quarts
15.2 Liters
3.0L Diesel Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile For-
mula or equivalent) 13.9 Quarts
13.2 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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