engine JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 WK2 / 4.G Owners Manual

144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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MOPARPARTS
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operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 201
Adding Fuel........................... 517
Additives, Fuel ......................... 512
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 582
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 585
Air Conditioning ........................ 394
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 394
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 586
Air Conditioning System ................394,398
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 404
Air Filter .............................. 582
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 488
Air Suspension ......................... 448
Airbag .............................. 66,75
Airbag Deployment ....................... 77
Airbag Light ..................... 74,79,96,285
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 78
Airbag, Side ........................ 70,72,75
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........70,72,75Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................20,293
Alarm, Panic ............................ 26
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 350
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 464
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 292
Anti-Theft System ....................... 293
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 622
Appearance Care ........................ 604
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 471
Assistance Towing ....................... 135
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 107
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 35
Automatic Headlights .................... 181
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 398
Automatic Transmission .............421,429,601
Adding Fluid ....................... 604
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 601
656 INDEX

Cargo Area Features...................... 268
Cargo Compartment ...................... 268
Light ............................. 270
Cargo Light ............................ 270
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 273
Cellular Phone ....................... 121,394
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 621
Certification Label ....................... 521
Chains, Tire ............................ 496
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 549
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 479
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 576
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 94
Checks, Safety ........................... 94
Child Restraint .................... 81,84,86,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............85,86
Child Safety Locks ........................ 35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 510 Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 607
Climate Control ......................... 394
Clock ............................. 330,339
Cold Weather Operation ................... 417
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 393
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 491
Compass .............................. 317
Compass Calibration ..................... 319
Compass Variance ....................... 318
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 314
Connector UCI .............................. 353
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 353
Conserving Fuel ......................... 311
Console, Overhead ....................... 240
Contract, Service ........................ 649
658 INDEX

Cooling System......................... 592
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 594
Coolant Capacity ..................... 622
Coolant Level ....................... 596
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 596
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 593
Inspection .......................... 592
Points to Remember .................. 596
Pressure Cap ........................ 595
Radiator Cap ....................... 595
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......593,622
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 201
Cupholders ............................ 264
Customer Assistance ..................... 647
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 80
Daytime Running Lights ................... 183
Dealer Service .......................... 578 Defroster, Rear Window
................... 275
Defroster, Windshield ................96,396,403
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 575
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 603
Oil (Engine) ........................ 579
Power Steering ...................... 461
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 566
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 582
Used Engine Fluids ................... 582
Door Locks ............................. 33
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 35
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 242
Driving ............................... 453
Off-Pavement ....................... 454
Off-Road .......................... 454
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 311
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E-85 Fuel............................. 513
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 110
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 258
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 464
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 464
Brake Assist System ................... 465
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 466
Traction Control System ................ 465
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 466
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....197,201
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 467
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 287,295
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 563
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 548
Jacking ............................ 549
Jump Starting ....................... 559
Tow Hooks ......................... 564 Emission Control System Maintenance
......... 576
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 582
Block Heater ........................ 418
Break-In Recommendations .............. 93
Compartment .................... 573,574
Compartment Identification ..........573,574
Cooling ........................... 592
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............48,95,513
Fails to Start ........................ 417
Flooded, Starting ..................... 417
Fuel Requirements ................. 509,622
Jump Starting ....................... 559
Multi-Displacement ................... 462
Oil ............................ 579,622
Oil Change Interval ................... 580
Oil Disposal ........................ 582
Oil Filter ........................... 582
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 582
660 INDEX

Oil Selection..................... 580,622
Oil Synthetic ........................ 581
Overheating ........................ 548
Starting ........................... 413
Temperature Gauge ................... 294
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 581
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 581
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 76
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 23
Ethanol ............................... 510
Event Data Recorder ...................... 80
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 48,95,513
Exhaust System ....................... 95,589
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 605
Exterior Lights .......................... 98
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 582
Engine Oil ......................... 582 Engine Oil Disposal
................... 582
Finish Care ............................ 605
Flashers .............................. 548
Hazard Warning ..................... 548
Turn Signal ................. 98,287,618,620
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 517
Engine Oil ......................... 516
Fuel Requirements ................. 513,515
Maintenance ........................ 517
Replacement Parts .................... 517
Starting ........................... 516
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 45
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 417
Fluid Capacities ......................... 622
Fluid Leaks ............................. 98
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..........601,602,603
Brake ............................. 598
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Engine Oil......................... 579
Power Steering ...................... 461
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 623
Fog Light Service ........................ 619
Fog Lights .......................... 287,619
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 171
Forward Collision Warning ...........224,306,326
Four Wheel Drive ..................... 440,446
Operation .......................... 440
Systems ........................... 440
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 440
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 548
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 563
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 599
Fuel ................................. 509
Additives .......................... 512
Clean Air .......................... 510
Conserving ......................... 311
Ethanol ........................... 510 Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
...............517,520
Gasoline ........................... 509
Gauge ............................ 293
Light ............................. 306
Materials Added ..................... 512
Methanol .......................... 510
Requirements ....................... 622
Saver Mode ........................ 311
Tank Capacity ....................... 622
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 311
Fuel Saver ............................. 311
Fuel System Caution ..................... 519
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 513
Fuses ................................ 610
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 242
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............517,520,575
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 509
Conserving ......................... 311
662 INDEX

Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 510
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 510
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 294
Fuel .............................. 293
Speedometer ........................ 292
Tachometer ......................... 285
Gear Ranges ........................ 422,430
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 565
General Information ............20,29,151,222,508
Glass Cleaning .......................... 609
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............521,524
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............521,523
GVWR ............................... 521
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 121
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 548
Headlights ............................ 617
Bulb Replacement .................... 618 Cleaning
........................... 608
On With Wipers ..................... 181
Replacing .......................... 618
Heated Mirrors ......................... 111
Heater ............................... 394
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 418
High Beam Indicator ..................... 287
Hill Descent Control ..................... 474
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... 287
Hill Start Assist ......................... 471
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 528
Holder, Cup ........................... 264
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 242
Hood Release .......................... 178
Ignition ............................... 16
Key ............................. 14,16
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 16
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