power steering JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING!(Continued)
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, and do not leave Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove Key Fob from the ignition and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
Key-In-Ignition ReminderOpening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is
in the ignition and the ignition switch position is
OFF or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to
remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:
The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or
ACC ignition position.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, opening
the driver’s door when the vehicle’s ignition
switch is placed in ACC or ON/RUN (engine
stopped) will cause the reminder chime to
sound. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive
electronic steering wheel lock. This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle without the ignition
key. The steering wheel lock has six positions
(one every 60 degrees). If the steering wheel is
moved to one of these six position with the key
in the off positions, the steering wheel will lock.
To Manually Lock The Steering
Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering
wheel one-half revolution, turn off the engine
and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel
slightly in either direction until the lock en-
gages.
To Release The Steering Wheel LockCycle the ignition and start the engine.
NOTE:
If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to
the right to disengage it. If you turned the
wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the
wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
SENTRY KEYThe Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling
the engine. The system does not need to be
armed or activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or
unlocked.
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•If your liftgate is power closing and you
put the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will
continue to power close. However, ve-
hicle movement may result in a detection
of an obstruction.
WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are
closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open
position. However, because the gas pressure
drops with temperature, it may be necessary to
assist the props when opening the liftgate in
cold weather.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most important safety features in
your vehicle are the restraint systems:
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the
driver and all passengers
• Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front
passenger
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
located on top of the front seats (integrated
into the head restraint)
• Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur-
tains (SABIC) for the driver and passengers
seated next to a window
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SAB)
• An energy-absorbing steering column and
steering wheel
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occu-
pant •
Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners
that may enhance occupant protection by
managing occupant energy during an im-
pact event
• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and
front passenger) include Automatic Locking
Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt
webbing into position by extending the belt
all the way out and then adjusting the belt to
the desired length to restrain a child seat or
secure a large item in a seat — if equipped
If you will be carrying children too small for
adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the
ISOFIX feature also can be used to hold infant
and child restraint systems. Refer to ISOFIX —
Child Seat Anchorage System for more infor-
mation.
NOTE:
The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multi-
stage inflator design. This allows the air bag
to have different rates of inflation based on
the severity and type of collision.
Please pay close attention to the information in
this section. It tells you how to use your restraint
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and
uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation
pressure.Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exte-
rior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on
the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and lock-
ing.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight park-
ing for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid
leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if
fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks
are suspected, the cause should be located
and corrected immediately.
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•Multifunction Lever ....................... 110
• Turn Signals ........................... 110
• Lane Change Assist ...................... 110
• Flash-To-Pass .......................... 110
• High/Low Beam Switch ..................... 110
• WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ............. 111
• Windshield Wiper Operation .................. 111
• Intermittent Wiper System ................... 111
• Windshield Washer Operation ................ 112
• Mist ................................ 112
• Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ............. 112
• TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ............ 113
• POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF
EQUIPPED .............................. 114
• HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED ......... 114
• ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ................. 115
• To Activate ............................ 116
• To Set A Desired Speed .................... 116
• To Deactivate .......................... 116
• To Resume Speed ........................ 116
• To Vary The Speed Setting .................. 116
• To Accelerate For Passing ................... 116
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equipped), and the radio station preset set-
tings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitters can also be programmed to recall the
same positions when the UNLOCK button is
pressed.
Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans-
mitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be
linked to either memory position. The memory
system can accommodate up to four RKE
transmitters, each one linked to either of the
two memory positions.Setting Memory Positions And
Linking Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory
NOTE:
Each time the S (SET) button and a num-
bered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase
the memory settings for that button and
store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press the driver door MEMORY button num-
ber 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1,
or button number 2 if you are setting the
memory for driver 2. The system will recall any
stored settings. Wait for the system to complete
the memory recall before continuing to Step 3.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s
sideview mirror to the desired positions.
4. Adjust the power steering column tilt and
telescoping position (if equipped) to the de-
sired positions.5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station
presets (up to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can
be set).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position and remove the key.
7. Press and release the S (SET) button lo-
cated on the driver’s door.
8. Within five seconds, press and release
MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The
next step must be performed within five sec-
onds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter
to recall memory positions.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one
of the RKE transmitters.
10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.
11. Select
Remote Linked to Memory in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
and enter Ye s. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Driver Memory Buttons
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering column while driv-
ing or driving with the steering column un-
locked, could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is
locked before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury
or death.
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING COLUMN — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to tilt the steering col-
umn upward or downward. It also allows you to
lengthen or shorten the steering column. The
power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is
located below the multifunction lever on the
steering column.To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or
down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the lever toward you or
push the lever away from you as desired.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory
switch on the driver’s door trim panel to
return the tilt/telescopic steering column to
pre-programmed positions. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in this section for further
information.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering column while driv-
ing or driving with the steering column un-
locked, could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is
locked before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury
or death.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF
EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only one tem-
perature setting. Once the heated steering
wheel has been turned on it will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before auto-
matically shutting off. The heated steering
wheel can shut off early or may not turn on
when the steering wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel switch is located on
the switch bank below the climate controls.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
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•Vehicle Cannot Be Lowered – Door Open —
This message is displayed if a door or the
liftgate is ajar and level control is sus-
pended.
• Air Suspension Temporarily Disabled For
Jacking And Tire Change.
• Aerodynamic Ride Height — This is dis-
played (for five seconds) when the vehicle
has achieved the Aerodynamic Height.
EVIC White Telltale LightsThis area will show reconfigurable white cau-
tion telltales. These telltales include:
• Shift Lever Status
The shift lever status “P,R,N,D,L,5,4,3,2,1” are
displayed indicating the shift lever position.
Telltales “5,4,3,2,1” indicate the Electronic
Range Select (ERS) feature has been engaged
and the gear selected is displayed. For further
information on ERS, refer to “Starting And Op-
erating” •
Electronic Speed Control ON
This light will turn on when the
electronic speed control is ON. For
further information, refer to “Elec-
tronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle.”
• Electronic Speed Control SET
This light will turn on when the
electronic speed control is SET.
For further information, refer to
“Electronic Speed Control” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON
This light will turn on when the
ACC is ON. For further information,
refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET
This light will turn on when the
ACC is SET. For further informa-
tion, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle.”
•
Power Steering System Over Temp — If
Equipped
If the “POWER STEERING SYS-
TEM OVER TEMP” message and a
icon are displayed on the EVIC
screen, it indicates that extreme
steering maneuvers may have oc-
curred, which caused an over tem-
perature condition in the power steering sys-
tem. You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condi-
tion no longer exists. Once driving conditions
are safe, then pull over and let vehicle idle.
After five minutes, the system will cool and
return to normal operation. Refer to “Power
Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
NOTE:
• Even if power steering assistance is no
longer operational, it is still possible to
steer the vehicle. Under these conditions
there will be a substantial increase in
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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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•AM/FM band selection via Radio
Auxiliary InputsFor each video screen there is an auxiliary (Aux
jack) device input which is used to connect
external audio/video sources to the VES™.
Examples of devices that can be connected to
the Aux inputs include portable music players,
video cameras, VCR’s, game systems, and
other devices with audio and/or video outputs.
The Aux jacks are typically located on the back
of the center console or on one of the vehicles
side panels in the rear occupant area.
When connecting an external source to the
AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color
coding for the VES™ jacks:
When connecting an
external source to the
AUX input, be sure to
follow the standard
color coding for the
VES™ jacks:
1. Video in (yellow) 2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
Using The Auxiliary Audio/Video Input
Jacks (AUX)
•
Lower the screen or press the POWER but-
ton on the remote control to turn the screen
on.
• Plug the Audio and/or Video outputs from the
external device with volume turned up into
the AUX jack (make sure to match up the
color coding: Video is Yellow, Left Audio is
White, and Right Audio is Red). Then navi-
gate to VES AUX1 or VES AUX2 mode in the
Select Mode screen.
• To exit out of AUX mode, use the MODE
button on the remote control to navigate out
of AUX mode. (Refer to the instructions in the
Mode Selection Menu section of this
manual).
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located
on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Reach behind the wheel to access the
switches.
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a pushbutton in the center and controls the
volume and mode of the sound system. Press-
ing the top of the rocker switch will increase the
volume, and pressing the bottom of the rocker
switch will decrease the volume.
Remote Sound System Controls
(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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•After Driving Off-Road ..................... 241
• POWER STEERING ......................... 242
• 3.6L And 5.7L Engine ...................... 242
• 3.0L Diesel Engine ....................... 242
• Power Steering Fluid Check .................. 243
• MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS)
(IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY .............. 244
• PARKING BRAKE .......................... 244
• ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ........... 245
• Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 245
• Traction Control System (TCS) ................ 246
• Brake Assist System (BAS) .................. 246
• Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............... 246
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............. 247
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .................. 248
• Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..................... 249
• Ready Alert Braking ...................... 250
• Rain Brake Support ....................... 250
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models
With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only ........ 250
• ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF
Indicator Light .......................... 251
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