JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

Cargo Tie-Downs.............148
Cellular Phone ............. 74,204
Center High Mounted Stop Light .....325
Chains, Tire ................254
Changing A Flat Tire ...........283
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....55
Checks, Safety ...............55
Child Restraint .......... 47,49,51,53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......51
Child Safety Locks .............21
Clean Air Gasoline .............263
Climate Control ...............205
Cold Weather Operation .........218
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ....204
Compass ..................176
Compass Calibration ...........179
Compass Variance .............177
Computer, Trip/Travel ...........174
Connector UCI ....................183
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . 183
Conserving Fuel ..............173
Console, Overhead ............138
Cooling System ..............308
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......309
Coolant Capacity ............326
Coolant Level ..............310 Disposal of Used Coolant
.......310
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........309
Inspection ................308
Points to Remember ..........311
Pressure Cap ..............310
Radiator Cap ..............310
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............. 309,326
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......117
Cupholders .................144
Customer Assistance ...........356
Data Recorder, Event ............46
Daytime Running Lights ..........107
Defroster, Rear Window ..........150
Defroster, Windshield .........57,207
Diagnostic System, Onboard .......301
Diesel Fuel .................264
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........264
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .........315
Oil (Engine) ...............302
Power Steering .............243
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........291
Disposal Engine Oil ................304 Door Locks
.................20
Door
Locks, Automatic ...........21
Driving ...................238
Off-Pavement ..............239
Off-Road .................239
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy ..................173
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........68
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet) ...............142
Electronic Brake Control System .....245
Anti-Lock Brake System ........245
Brake Assist System ..........246
Electronic Roll Mitigation ........246
Traction Control System ........246
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) .....246
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................ 115,117
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....247
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 160,164
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......289
Hazard Warning Flasher ........282
Jacking ..................283
367

Jump Starting..............287
Engine Air Cleaner ................304
Break-In Recommendations .......55
Compartment .........298,299,300
Compartment Identification . . 298,299,300
Cooling ..................308
Exhaust Gas Caution .........29,56
Fails to Start ...............218
Flooded, Starting ............218
Fuel Requirements .........262,326
Jump Starting ..............287
Multi-Displacement ...........244
Oil .................. 302,326
Oil Change Interval ...........302
Oil Disposal ...............304
Oil Filter .................304
Oil Selection .......... 302,303,326
Oil Synthetic ...............303
Overheating ...............282
Starting ..................216
Temperature Gauge ...........164
Engine Oil Viscosity ............303
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ........303
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . 44
Entry System, Illuminated ..........17
Ethanol ...................263 Event Data Recorder
............46
Exhaust Gas Caution ........29,56,307
Exhaust System ............ 56,307
Exterior Finish Care ............316
Exterior Lights ................58
Filters Air Cleaner ................304
Engine Oil ................304
Finish Care .................316
Flashers ..................282
Hazard Warning .............282
Turn Signal ......... 58,160,323,324
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ...........27
Flooded Engine Starting .........218
Fluid Capacities ..............326
Fluid Leaks .................58
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....313,314,315
Brake ...................312
Engine Oil ................302
Power Steering .............243
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . 327
Fog Light Service .............323
Fog Lights ............ 108,160,323
Fog

Lights, Rear ..............164 Folding Rear Seat
.............100
Forward Collision Warning . . . 129,170,180
Four Wheel Drive ........... 231,234
Operation ................231
Systems .................231
Four Wheel Drive Operation .......231
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .........282
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........289
Front Axle (Differential) ..........312
Fuel .....................262
Additives .................264
Conserving ................173
Diesel ..................264
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........265,266
Gasoline .................262
Gauge ..................163
Light ...................170
Octane Rating ..............262
Requirements ..............326
Saver Mode ...............173
Tank Capacity ..............326
Fuel Optimizer ...............173
Fuel Saver .................173
Fuel System Caution ............265
Fuses ....................318
368

Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)....265,266,301
Gasoline (Fuel) ...............262
Conserving ................173
Gasoline, Clean Air ............263
Gauges Coolant Temperature ..........164
Fuel ....................163
Speedometer ..............163
Tachometer ...............159
Gear Ranges ............. 222,226
Gear Select Lever Override ........290
General Information ........15,20,262
Glass Cleaning ...............318
Gross Axle Weight Rating .........267
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .......267
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .....74
Hazard Warning Flasher .........282
Headlights .................322
Bulb Replacement ...........323
Cleaning .................317
On With Wipers .............106
Replacing ................323
Heated Mirrors ...............68
High Beam Indicator ...........160
Hill Descent Control ............250 Hill Descent Control Indicator
......160
Hill Start Assist ...............249
Holder, Cup ................144
Hood Release ...............104
Ignition ....................13
Key ................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ............13
Illuminated Entry ..............17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..........14
Infant Restraint .............. 47,49
Inflation Pressure Tires ..........253
Information Center, Vehicle ........164
Inside Rearview Mirror ...........67
Instrument Cluster .............159
Instrument Panel and Controls ......157
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .....318
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....318
Interior Appearance Care .........317
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....111
Introduction ..................4
Jack Location ...............283
Jack Operation ............ 283,284
Jacking Instructions ............284
Jump Starting ...............287 Key-In
Reminder
..............14
Key, Programming .............15
Key, Replacement ..............15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ..........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........22,176,216
Keyless Entry System ............17
Keyless Go ............... 12,176
Keys .....................12
Lap/Shoulder Belts .............30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ...................51
Latches ...................58
Lead Free Gasoline ............262
Leaks, Fluid .................58
Liftgate ....................26
Liftgate Flipper Glass ............27
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ......149
Light Bulbs ..................58
Lights .................. 58,105
Airbag ............. 42,45,56,159
Anti-Lock .................163
Automatic Headlights ..........105
Back-Up .................324
Brake Assist Warning ..........251
Brake Warning ..............162
369

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

Storing Your Vehicle............321
Sun Roof ................ 139,140
Sun Visor Extension .............69
Sunglasses Storage ............138
Supplemental Restraint
System - Airbag ...............37
Suspension, Air ..............236
Sway Control, Trailer ............248
Synthetic Engine Oil ............303
Tachometer .................159
Telescoping Steering Column ....113,114
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . 205
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . 164
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .......51
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..........148
Tilt Steering Column .........113,114
Tires ................... 58,252
Air Pressure ...............253
Chains ..................254
Changing ................283
High Speed ...............253
Inflation Pressures ............253
Jacking ..................283 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . 257
Pressure Warning Light
.........160
Radial ..................253
Replacement ..............255
Rotation .................256
Spare Tire ................283
Spinning .................253
Tread Wear Indicators .........254
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .......270
Tow/Haul Indicator Light .........160
Towing ................. 266,291
Disabled Vehicle ............291
Guide ...................270
Recreational ...............276
Weight ..................270
Towing Eyes ................290
Traction Control ..............246
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ........248
Trailer Towing ................266
Cooling System Tips ..........275
Hitches ..................275
Minimum Requirements .........271
Trailer and Tongue Weight .......270
Wiring ..................272 Trailer Towing Guide
............270
Trailer Weight ................270
Transfer Case ...............313
Maintenance ...............313
Transmission Automatic ........... 222,226,313
Maintenance ...............

313
Shifting ..................221
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...........19
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...........17
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) .....................17
Tread Wear Indicators ...........254
Turn Signals ........... 160,323,324
UCI Connector ...............183
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .....74
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector .................183
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ......32
Upholstery Care ..............317
373

Vanity Mirrors................69
Variance, Compass ............177
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .....8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ......8
Vehicle Storage ............ 209,321
Viscosity, Engine Oil ............303
Voice Recognition System (VR) ......91
Warning Flasher, Hazard .........282Warning, Roll Over
..............4
Warnings and Cautions ...........8
Washers, Windshield .........111,307
Washing Vehicle ..............316
Waxing and Polishing ...........316
Wheel and Wheel Trim ..........317
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......317
Wind Buffeting ........... 26,140,142
Window Fogging ..............208
Windows ...................24 Power
...................24
Windshield Defroster ............57
Windshield Washers ............111
Fluid ...................307
Windshield Wiper Blades .........306
Windshield Wipers .............111
Wipers, Intermittent ............111
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ...........112
374

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