key JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

•TirePSIorTireKPA ...................... 175
• Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped ......... 176
• Compass / Temperature Display ............... 176
• Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup) .... 179
• SOUND SYSTEMS .......................... 183
• iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .......... 183
• Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device ...... 184
• Using This Feature ....................... 184
• Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using
Radio Buttons .......................... 184
• Play Mode ............................ 185
• List Or Browse Mode ...................... 185
• Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ............. 186
• UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED ................ 187
• System Overview ........................ 187
• Video Entertainment System (VES)™ ............ 188
• Remote Control Operation ................... 188
• Remote Control Storage .................... 195
• Locking The Remote Control ................. 195
• Replacing The Batteries .................... 196
• Headphones Operation ..................... 196
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•Controls ............................. 196
• Replacing The Batteries .................... 197
• Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime
Limited Warranty ........................ 197
• Video Screen Operation .................... 198
• Playing A Disc On The VES™ ................. 198
• Shared Modes .......................... 199
• Information Mode Display ................... 199
• Mode Selection Menu ..................... 200
• Numeric Keypad Menu ..................... 201
• Disc Menu ............................ 201
• Display Settings ......................... 202
• Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed ........ 202
• Why Does The Screen Mode Change Automatically .... 202
• Auxiliary Inputs ......................... 203
• STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ............. 203
• Radio Operation ......................... 204
• CD Player ............................. 204
• CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE .................. 204
• RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .......... 204
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Air Bag Warning LightThis light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check
when the ignition switch is first
turned to the ON/RUN position. If
the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Be-
fore Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
is part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem called OBD II that monitors en-
gine and automatic transmission con-
trol systems. The light will illuminate
when the key is in the ON/RUN position before
engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the
condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing
gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate
the light after engine start. The vehicle should
be serviced if the light stays on through several
of your typical driving cycles. In most situa-
tions, the vehicle will drive normally and will not
require towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also
could affect fuel economy and drivability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter
damage and power loss will soon occur. Im-
mediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as refer-
enced above, can reach higher temperatures
than in normal operating conditions. This can
cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over
flammable substances such as dry plants,
wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in
death or serious injury to the driver, occupants
or others.
4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light — If
Equipped The “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON/
RUN position. It should go out with
the engine running. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes
on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several
ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven
several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater
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Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the
EVIC displays the following messages:
•Vehicle Not In Park
• Key Left Vehicle
• Key Not Detected
• Service Keyless System
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Service Park Assist System
• Park Assist System Blinded
• Park Assist Disabled
• Front Sensor Blinded
• Rear Sensor Blinded
• Keyfob Battery Low
• Liftglass Open
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out •
Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Check Tire Pressure
• ESC System Off
• Service Blind Spot System
• Blind Spot Detection Unavailable
• Blind Spot System Off
• Blind Spot System Unavailable Sensor
Blocked
• Blind Spot System Unavailable Astronomy
Zone — When the Blind Spot Module senses
a tower on the same frequency that it is
interfering with, it will automatically turn the
Blind Spot System off.
• Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) system is turned off
and Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
mode is available. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” (if equipped).
• ACC Ready — When the ACC system is
activated. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• ACC Set — After setting the desired speed
in the ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC sys-
tem. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Sensed Vehicle Indicator — The system de-
tects a slower moving vehicle in the same
lane. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Driver Override — If you apply the accelera-
tor after setting the desired speed in the
ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
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trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Distance Set — After changing the desired
following distance in the ACC system, this
message will display momentarily. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if
equipped).
• Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its
maximum braking level is not sufficient to
maintain the set distance, this message will
flash and a chime will sound while ACC
continues to apply its maximum braking ca-
pacity. When this occurs, you should imme-
diately apply the brakes as needed to main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” (if equipped).
• Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle —
If the ACC system deactivates due to perfor-
mance limiting conditions. Refer to “Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped). •
ACC/FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error
— If the ACC system turns off due to a
temporary malfunction that limits functional-
ity. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” (if equipped).
• ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sen-
sor — If the ACC system turns off due to an
internal system fault that requires service
from an authorized dealer. Refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Coolant Low
• Service Air Suspension System
• Oil Change Due
• Key In Ignition
• Lights On
• Key In Ignition Lights On
• Ignition Or Accessory On
• Ignition Or Accessory On. Lights On
• Turn Signal On
• Park Assist On •
Warning Object Detected
• Memory 1 Profile Set
• Memory 2 Profile Set
• Memory System Unavailable — Not in Park
• Memory System Unavailable — Seatbelt
buckled
• Memory 1 Profile Recall
• Memory 2 Profile Recall
• Press Brake Pedal And Push Button To Start
• Wrong Key
• Damaged Key
• Key Not Programmed
• Function Currently Unavailable — Power Lift-
gate
• Unlock To Operate — Power Liftgate
• Put In Park To Operate — Power Liftgate
• Automatic High Beams On
• Automatic High Beams Off
• Service Four Wheel Drive System
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4WD system is not functioning properly and
that service is required.
EVIC Red Telltale LightsThis area will show reconfigurable red telltales.
These telltales include:
•Door Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that one or more doors may be
ajar.
• Liftgate Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that liftgate may be ajar.
• Liftgate Flipper Glass Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that liftgate flipper glass may be
ajar. •
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pres-
sure. The light should turn on momen-
tarily when the engine is started. If the
light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not show how much
oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.
• Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the elec-
trical charging system. The light
should come on when the ignition
switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s
non-essential electrical devices or increase en-
gine speed (if at idle). If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is
experiencing a problem with the charging sys-
tem. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an
authorized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emer-
gencies”.
•
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem
with the Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC) system. The light will come
on when the ignition is first turned
ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come
on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
key when the vehicle has completely stopped
and the shift lever is placed in the PARK
position. The light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running,
your vehicle will usually be drivable. However,
see an authorized dealer for service as soon as
possible. If the light is flashing when the engine
is running, immediate service is required. You
may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
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•Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated en-
gine condition. As temperatures rise
and the gauge approaches H,this
indicator will illuminate and a single
chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Further overheating will cause the temperature
gauge to pass H,a continuous chime will occur
until the engine is allowed to cool.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the tempera-
ture reading does not return to normal, turn the
engine off immediately and call for service.
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for more information.
• Transmission Temperature Light
This light indicates that there is
excessive transmission fluid tem-
perature that might occur with se-
vere usage such as trailer towing.
It may also occur when operating
the vehicle in a high torque con-
verter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive
operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road opera- tion). If this light comes on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle or faster, with the trans-
mission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Indicator illuminated will eventu-
ally cause severe transmission damage or
transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated and you continue operat-
ing the vehicle, in some circumstances you
could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust compo-
nents and cause a fire.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for
approximately 10 seconds after a single chime
has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indica-
tor system is duty cycle based, which means
the engine oil change interval may fluctuate,
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position if equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go. To turn off the message temporar-
ily, press and release the MENU button. To
reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer
to the following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless
Enter-N-Go
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start
the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
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3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless
Enter-N-Go
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN po-
sition (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK
position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.Fuel EconomyPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the
EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press and
release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the
following Fuel Economy functions displays in
the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or 100L/Km
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode
— If Equipped
Shows the average fuel economy since the last
reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will read “RESET” or show dashes for
two seconds. Then, the history information will
be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel average reading before the reset.
The ECO message will display above the aver-
age fuel economy in the EVIC display. This
message will appear whenever the Multi-
Displacement System (MDS) (if equipped) al-
lows the engine to operate on four cylinders, or
if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. This feature allows you to monitor when you are
driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be
used to modify driving habits in order to in-
crease fuel economy.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be
traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This
estimated distance is determined by a
weighted average of the instantaneous and
average fuel economy, according to the current
fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the
SELECT button.
Fuel Saver Mode — On
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•Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the
current pressure of all four road tires). For
additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitor System” in “Starting And Operating”. NOTE:
•
Tires heat up during normal driving con-
ditions. Heat will cause the tire pressure
to increase from 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 KPA)
during normal driving conditions. Refer to
“Tires-General Information/Tire Inflation
Pressures” in “Starting And Operating”
for additional information.
• Your system can be set to display pres-
sure units in PSI, KPA.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If
Equipped
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed to change ignition switch positions, the
Keyless Enter-N-Go icon momentarily appears
in the lower right corner of the EVIC display
showing the new ignition switch position.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Starting And
Operating” for more information.
NOTE:
Under certain conditions, the display may be
superseded by another display of higher pri-
ority. But when the ignition switch position is
changed, the display always re-appears.
Compass / Temperature DisplayThe compass readings indicate the direction
the vehicle is facing. The EVIC will display one
of eight compass readings and the outside
temperature.
NOTE:
The system will display the last known out-
side temperature when starting the vehicle
and may need to be driven several minutes
before the updated temperature is dis-
played. Engine temperature can also affect
the displayed temperature; therefore, tem-
perature readings are not updated when the
vehicle is not moving.
Tire Pressure Display
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Remote Unlock Sequence
WhenUnlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press
is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on
the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected,
you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is
selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first
press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
To make your selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that
the setting has been selected.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is
programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press,
all doors will unlock no matter which Pas-
sive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver’s door will unlock when the driv-
er’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if
Driver Door 1st Press is programmed touch-
ing the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver
door first is selected, once the driver door is
opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch
can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE
transmitter).
RKE Linked To Memory
When this feature is selected, you can use your
RKE transmitter to recall one of two pre-
programmed memory profiles. Each memory
profile contains desired position settings for the
driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), power tilt and telescopic steering
column (if equipped), and a set of desired radio
station presets. When OFF is selected, only the
MEMORY switch on the driver’s door trim panel
will recall memory profiles. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the SELECT button a
check-mark appears next to the feature show-
ing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system
has been deactivated. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
Flash Lamps With Lock
When this feature is selected, the front and rear
turn signals will flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed showing the
system has been deactivated.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for 0,
30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
To make your selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that
the setting has been selected.
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlamps Only)
When this feature is selected, and the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights
will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers are turned on. The headlights will also
turn off when the wipers are turned off if they
were turned on by this feature. To make your
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