interior lights JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
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Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Yugoslavia, and United Kingdom.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence.
• This device must accept any interference
that may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the hood,
liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry, and the ignition switch for
unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will provide the following audio
and visual signals: the horn will pulse, the
headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash,
and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument
cluster will flash.
To Arm The SystemFollow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
Alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system
(refer to Starting Procedures inStarting And
Operating for further information).
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is
OFF.
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is
OFF and the key is physically removed from
the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock
the vehicle:
• Press LOCK on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door
open.
• Press the LOCK button on the exterior Pas-
sive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob
available in the same exterior zone (refer to
Keyless Enter-N-Go inThings To Know Be-
fore Starting Your Vehicle for further informa-
tion). •
Press the LOCK button on the Remote Key-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The SystemThe Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
• Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle
(if equipped, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in
Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle for further information).
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the
OFF position.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go
Start/Stop button (requires at least one
valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, insert a valid key into the
ignition switch and turn the key to the ON
position.
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NOTE:
•The driver’s door key cylinder and the
liftgate button on the RKE transmitter
cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains
armed during power liftgate entry. Press-
ing the liftgate button will not disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters
the vehicle through the liftgate and opens
any door the alarm will sound.
• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, the interior power door lock
switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to pro-
tect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound.
If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm. If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Tamper AlertIf something has triggered the Vehicle Security
Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound
three times and the exterior lights blink three
times when you unlock the doors. Check the
vehicle for tampering.
ILLUMINATED ENTRYThe courtesy lights will turn on when you use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting
in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to
“Mirrors” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
The lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN
from the OFF position.
NOTE:
•
The front courtesy overhead console and
door courtesy lights do not turn on if the
dimmer control is in the Dome ONposi-
tion (extreme top position).
• The Illuminated Entry system will not op-
erate if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom
position).REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)This system allows you to lock or unlock the
doors or liftgate from distances up to approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) using a hand-held Key Fob
with RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter does
not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate
the system.
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especially applies to children. The side curtain
air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when
it is inflated.
Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage are not
good indicators of whether or not an air bag
should have deployed.
NOTE:
In a rollover the pretensioners, and/or SAB
and SABIC air bags may deploy on both
sides of the vehicle.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can
aid the ORC in determining appropriate re-
sponse to impact events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag
deployment, if the communication network re-
mains intact, and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event the ORC
will determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine. •
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery
has power or until the ignition key is turned
off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
long as the battery has power or until the
ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to
deflate immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in
all collisions. This does not mean some-
thing is wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air
bags, any or all of the following may occur:
• The nylon air bag material may sometimes
cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to
the driver and front passenger as the air
bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are
similar to friction rope burns or those you
might get sliding along a carpet or gymna-
sium floor. They are not caused by contact
with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you
haven’t healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.
• As the air bags deflate, you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor-
mal by-product of the process that gener-
ates the non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles may irri-
tate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you
have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with
cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move
to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your
doctor. If these particles settle on your cloth-
ing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in-
structions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have
deployed. If you are involved in another colli-
sion, the air bags will not be in place to protect
you.
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•DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ............ 101
• Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory ................. 102
• Memory Position Recall .................... 103
• To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory ..... 103
• Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................... 103
• TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ................ 104
• LIGHTS ................................ 105
• Headlight Switch ........................ 105
• Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ............ 105
• Headlights On Automatically With Wipers ......... 106
• SmartBeam™ — If Equipped ................. 106
• Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ........... 107
• Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only . . 107
• Headlight Delay ......................... 107
• Parking Lights and Panel Lights ............... 108
• Front And Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped ......... 108
• Interior Lights .......................... 108
• Lights-On Reminder ...................... 109
• Battery Saver .......................... 109
• Front Map/Reading Lights ................... 109
• Ambient Light .......................... 110
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initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while
the headlight switch is on, and then the head-
light switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can
be cancelled by either turning the headlight
switch on then off, or by turning the ignition ON.
The headlight delay time is programmable on
vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instru-
ment panel lights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. To turn off the park-
ing lights, rotate the headlight switch back to
the O (Off) position.
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If
Equipped
The front and rear fog lights may be operated
as desired when visibility is poor due to fog.
The fog lights will activate in the following order:
Press the headlight switch once and the front
fog lights come on. Press the switch a second time and the rear fog lights will come on (front
fog lights stay on). Press the switch a third time
and the rear fog lights turn off (front fog stays
on). Press the switch a fourth times and the
front fog turns off. For vehicles without front fog,
rear fog will activate on the first press.
NOTE:
The headlight switch must first be turned to
the position lights or headlights position
before the fog lamp switch can be pushed in.
Interior LightsCourtesy and dome lights are turned on when
the front doors are opened, when the dimmer
control (rotating wheel on the right side of the
headlight switch) is rotated to the its farthest
upward position, or if equipped, when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a door is open
and the interior lights are on, rotating the dim-
mer control all the way down, to the OFF detent,
will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is
also known as the “Party” mode because it
allows the doors to stay open for extended
periods of time without discharging the vehi-
cle’s battery.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting
can be regulated by rotating the dimmer con-
trol up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the
headlights are on you can supplement the
brightness of the odometer, trip odometer, radio
and overhead console by rotating the control to
its farthest position up until you hear a click.
This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and
is useful when headlights are required during
the day.
Fog Light Operation
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Lights-On ReminderIf the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights
are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a
chime will sound when the driver’s door is
opened.
Battery SaverTo protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load
shedding is provided for both the interior and
exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for
10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated all
the way up to the dome ON position for 10 min-
utes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.If the headlights remain on while the ignition is
cycled OFF, the exterior lights will automatically
turn off after eight minutes. If the headlights are
turned on and left on for eight minutes while the
ignition is OFF, the exterior lights will automati-
cally turn off.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is cancelled if the igni-
tion is ON.
Front Map/Reading Lights
The front map/reading lights are mounted in the
overhead console.
Each light can be turned on by pressing a
switch on either side of the console. These
buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To
turn the lights off, press the switch a second
time. The lights will also turn on when the
UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) is pressed.Dimmer Control
Front Map/Reading Lights
Front Map/Reading Light Switches
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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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•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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•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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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
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