JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 WK2 / 4.G Owner's Manual

• Loosen the child seat adjusters onthe lower straps and tether straps
so that you can attach the hook or
connector to the lower tether
anchorages more easily.
• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. The rear seat lower
anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where
it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily
identified by the symbol
located on the seatback directly above the
anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install
the child restraint.
• The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT
USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor.
• Tighten all three straps as youpush the child restraint rearward
and downward into the seat.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing fromthe retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and
slide the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing
to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
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• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt,secure the top tether strap. The tether strap should be attached to the
tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using
the most direct path. DO NOT USEthe cargo tie down loops located on
the load floor.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an
infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold
the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could
be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should
be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be
severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor
positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint
top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment
could cause infants in this position to be severely injured or killed.
FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
• The recline switch, located on theoutboard side of the seat, controls
seatback adjustment.
• The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down and tilt
adjustment.
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Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward toincrease the lumbar support. Push
the switch rearward to decrease
the lumbar support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the
position of the support.
Memory Seat
• The memory seat feature allowsyou to save two different driver
seating positions (excluding
lumbar position), driver's outside
mirror, tilt/telescoping steering
column position, and radio station
preset settings. The memory seat
buttons are located on the driver's
door panel.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1
or 2 within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the
LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of
pressing button 1 or 2.
• Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter
Ye s .
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release when seat is in desired position.
Recliner• Lift the rear lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean
back and release when seat is in
desired position.
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
• The front passenger seat can befolded flat to allow for extended
cargo space. Pull up on the
recliner lever to fold down the
seatback.
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to
move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's
path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Thesudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely
injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide
under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
REAR SEATS
60/40 Split Rear Seat
To Lower Rear Seatback
• With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull
upward on the release lever and
fold the rear seatback down.
To Raise Rear Seatback • Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place.
To Recline Rear Seatback • To recline the seatback, lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle to
return the seatback to an upright position.
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HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seatsare located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel
(below the Climate Controls).
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the
switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the
switch a third time to shut the
heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will
turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
Front Ventilated Seats
• Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the airfrom the passenger compartment and blow air through fine perforations
in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in
higher ambient temperatures.
• There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The ventilated seat
switches are located on the switch bank in the center stack of the
instrument panel, just below the climate controls. The ventilated seat
switches are used to control the speed of the fans located in the seat.
Press the switch once to choose HIGH, press it a second time to choose
LOW. Pressing the switch a third time will turn the ventilated seat OFF.
When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the switch will be
illuminated. When LOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated.
Rear Heated Seats
• Second row heated seat switchesare located on the rear of the
center console.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the
switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the
switch a third time to shut the
heating elements Off.
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• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switchto Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will
turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because ofadvanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions
must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns
due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
• The steering wheel contains aheating element that heats the
steering wheel to one temperature
setting.
• The heated steering wheel switch is located on the center
instrument panel below the
climate controls.
• Press the switch once to turn the heating element On. Press the switch a second time to turn the heating element Off.
• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The
heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
Manual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The tilt/telescoping control handleis located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering
column.
• Push the handle down to unlock the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen
or shorten the steering column,
pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
• Pull up on the handle to lock the column firmly in place.
Power - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The power tilt/telescoping steering control is located below
the turn signal/wiper/washer/high
beam lever on the steering
column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control
up or down as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the control toward
youorpushthecontrolawayfrom
you as desired.
WARNING!
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescopingadjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering
wheel while driving or driving without the tilt/telescoping
adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others
being severely injured or killed.
• Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control
of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the column only while the
vehicle is stopped.
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain(transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining
Your Vehicle”.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand
miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of
the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or
damage may result.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT8 VERSIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 500 mi (800 km). After the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. H owever, wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended
viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand
miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of
the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or
damage may result.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch,located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel, to
the first detent for parking lights
and to the second detent
for headlights.
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the
headlight switch once for fog
lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
SmartBeams™
• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams.Refer to Programmable Features in Electronics for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dimthe instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from
illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights
are on. Refer to your Media Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for
display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
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