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Gr
and Cher
ok
ee
Chrysler Group LLC
O
WNER’S MANU
AL
2012 Gr
and Cherok
ee
12WK742-126-AA
First Edition
Printed in U.S.A.
2012
SRT8
2
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
5
Introduction
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
Rollover Warning
6
How to Use this Manual
7
Vehicle Identification Number
9
Warnings and Cautions
9
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
10
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
14
Key Fob
15
Removing Key Fob from Ignition
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18
Sentry Key
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
20
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
20
Rearming the System
21
To Arm the System
21
To Disarm the System
22
Tamper Alert
23
Illuminated Entry
23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
24
To Unlock the Doors
25
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
25
To Lock the Doors
26
Using the Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
General Information
29
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
29
How to Use Remote Start
30
Door Locks
33
Power Door Locks
34
Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
35
Keyless Enter-N-Go
37
Windows
42
Power Windows
42
Wind Buffeting
45
Liftgate
45
Liftgate Flipper Glass
46
Power Liftgate - if Equipped
47
Occupant Restraints
50
Lap/Shoulder Belts
53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
58
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
59
Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions
59
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) - if Equipped
60
Energy Management Feature
61
Seat Belt Pretensioners
62
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
62
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
66
Seat Belt Extender
68
Seat Belt Lock out
68
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
69
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
71
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
75
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
83
Child Restraints
84
Engine Break-In Recommendations
96
Safety Tips
97
Transporting Passengers
97
Exhaust Gas
98
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
99
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
101
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
103
Default Chapter
110
Mirrors
110
Automatic Dimming Mirror
110
Outside Mirrors
111
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
111
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors - if
111
Equipped
111
Outside Power Mirrors
111
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
112
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
112
Sun Visor Extension
113
Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
113
Operation
115
Phone Call Features
122
Uconnect™ Phone Features
125
Advanced Phone Connectivity
130
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
132
General Information
143
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 141
143
Voice Command - if Equipped
143
Voice Command System Operation
143
Commands
144
Voice Training
148
Blind Spot Monitoring - if Equipped
148
Rear Cross Path
154
Modes of Operation
156
Seats
157
Power Seats - if Equipped
158
Passenger's Power Seat
160
Power Lumbar - if Equipped
161
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
162
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
163
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - if Equipped
164
Heated Seats - if Equipped
164
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
167
Head Restraints
168
60/40 Split Rear Seat
172
Reclining Rear Seat
174
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
175
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
176
Memory Position Recall
177
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
177
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
178
To Open and Close the Hood
179
Lights
181
Headlight Switch
181
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
182
Headlights on Automatically with Wipers
182
Smartbeam™ - if Equipped
183
Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
184
Automatic Headlight Leveling - HID Headlights Only
184
Headlight Delay
184
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
185
Fog Lights - if Equipped
185
Interior Lights
186
Ambient Light Color Control - if Equipped
187
Lights-On Reminder
187
Battery Saver
187
Front Map/Reading Lights
188
Ambient Light
189
Multifunction Lever
189
Turn Signals
190
Lane Change Assist
190
Flash-To-Pass
190
High/Low Beam Switch
190
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 189
191
Windshield Wipers and Washers
191
Windshield Wiper Operation
192
Intermittent Wiper System
192
Windshield Washer Operation
193
Mist
194
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
194
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
196
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - if Equipped
197
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
198
Electronic Speed Control
200
To Activate
201
To Set a Desired Speed
201
To Deactivate
201
To Resume Speed
202
To Vary the Speed Setting
202
To Accelerate for Passing
202
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - if Equipped
203
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
206
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
206
To Activate
207
To Set a Desired ACC Speed
208
To Cancel
209
To Turn off
210
To Resume Speed
210
To Vary the Speed Setting
211
Setting the Following Distance in ACC
212
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
214
Display Warnings and Maintenance
216
Precautions While Driving with ACC
220
General Information
224
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
224
Forward Collision Warning - if Equipped
226
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
231
Parksense Sensors
231
Parksense Warning Display
231
Parksense Display
232
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
235
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
236
Cleaning the Parksense System
236
Parksense System Usage Precautions
237
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
239
Turning Parkview on or off - with Navigation/Multimedia Radio
241
Turning Parkview on or off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
241
Overhead Console
242
Front Map/Reading Lights
242
Sunglass bin Door
243
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 241
243
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
243
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
245
Programming a Rolling Code
246
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
248
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
249
Using Homelink
250
Security
251
Troubleshooting Tips
251
General Information
252
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
253
Opening Sunroof - Express
254
Closing Sunroof - Express
254
Pinch Protect Feature
254
Pinch Protect Override
254
Venting Sunroof - Express
254
Sunshade Operation
255
Wind Buffeting
255
Sunroof Maintenance
255
Ignition off Operation
255
Command View Sunroof with Power Shade - if Equipped
256
Opening Sunroof - Express
257
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
257
Closing Sunroof - Express
257
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
257
Opening Power Shade - Express
257
Opening Power Shade - Manual Mode
258
Closing Power Shade - Express
258
Closing Power Shade - Manual Mode
258
Pinch Protect Feature
258
Pinch Protect Override
258
Wind Buffeting
259
Sunroof Maintenance
259
Ignition off Operation
259
Sunroof Fully Closed
259
Electrical Power Outlets
260
Power Inverter - if Equipped
264
Cupholders
266
Storage
267
Glove Compartment
267
Door Storage
268
Center Console
268
Cargo Area Features
270
Rechargeable Flashlight
270
Cargo Storage Bins
271
Retractable Cargo Area Cover - if Equipped
273
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
274
Rear Window Features
276
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
276
Rear Window Defroster
277
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
278
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
281
Instrument Panel Features
284
Instrument Cluster
285
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
286
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
296
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
298
EVIC White Telltale Lights
304
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
305
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
307
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
310
Fuel Economy
311
Trip Info
313
Vehicle Speed
313
Units
314
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
314
Tire Psi
315
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - if Equipped
316
Compass / Temperature Display
316
Customer-Programmable Features
319
Setup)
319
Media Center 730N/430/430N
327
Equipped
327
Operating Instructions
327
System) - if Equipped
327
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
327
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
328
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
328
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
331
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
333
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
336
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)
336
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
337
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
342
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
345
List Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
347
Info Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
347
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
348
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
352
Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped
352
Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
353
Using this Feature
354
Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
354
Play Mode
354
List or Browse Mode
356
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
358
If Equipped
359
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
360
Radio Operation
361
CD Player
362
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
362
Climate Controls
363
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
363
Operating Tips
369
Operating Tips Chart
371
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
363
Starting and Operating
373
Starting Procedures
377
Automatic Transmission
377
Keyless Enter-N-Go
378
Normal Starting
379
Extreme Cold Weather
381
29°C)
381
If Engine Fails to Start
381
After Starting
382
Automatic Transmission
382
Key Ignition Park Interlock
384
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
384
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
384
Gear Ranges
385
Autostick
391
Operation
392
Selec-Track™ - if Equipped
394
Description
394
Active Dampening System
395
Driving through Water
396
Flowing/Rising Water
396
Power Steering
398
Parking Brake
399
Electronic Brake Control System
402
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
402
Traction Control System (TCS)
402
Brake Assist System (BAS)
403
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
404
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
404
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
408
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC off Indicator Light
409
Tire Safety Information
410
Tire Markings
410
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
414
Tire Terminology and Definitions
415
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
416
Tires - General Information
420
Tire Pressure
420
Tire Inflation Pressures
421
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
422
Radial-Ply Tires
423
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
423
And Wheel - if Equipped
423
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
424
Full Size Spare - if Equipped
425
Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
425
Tire Spinning
426
Tread Wear Indicators
426
Life of Tire
427
Replacement Tires
428
Tire Rotation Recommendations
429
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
430
Premium System
433
General Information
437
Fuel Requirements
437
6.4L Engine
437
Reformulated Gasoline
438
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
438
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
439
MMT in Gasoline
439
Materials Added to Fuel
440
Fuel System Cautions
440
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
441
Adding Fuel
442
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
442
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
445
Vehicle Loading
445
Certification Label
445
Trailer Towing
448
Common Towing Definitions
448
Trailer Hitch Classification
451
Starting and Operating
452
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
452
Trailer and Tongue Weight
453
Towing Requirements
454
Recreational Towing
459
Motorhome, Etc.)
459
What to Do in Emergencies
461
Hazard Warning Flashers
462
If Your Engine Overheats
462
Jacking and Tire Changing
463
Run Flat Tires
463
Jump-Starting
464
Preparations for Jump-Start
464
Jump-Starting Procedure
466
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
468
Shift Lever Override
469
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
470
Maintaining Your Vehicle
471
Engine Compartment - 6.4L
473
Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
474
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
474
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
475
Programs
475
Dealer Service
476
Replacement Parts
476
Maintenance Procedures
477
Engine Oil
478
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
481
Engine Oil Filter
481
Maintenance-Free Battery
482
Air Conditioner Maintenance
483
Body Lubrication
484
Windshield Wiper Blades
485
Adding Washer Fluid
487
Exhaust System
488
Cooling System
491
Maintaining Your Vehicle
492
Brake System
496
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
498
Transfer Case
499
Automatic Transmission
500
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
501
Fuses
506
Totally Integrated Power Module
506
Vehicle Storage
512
Replacement Bulbs
513
Bulb Replacement
514
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) - if Equipped
514
Halogen Headlamps - if Equipped
514
Front Turn Signal
515
Front Fog Lamps
515
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps
516
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
517
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
518
Rear License Lamp
519
Fluid Capacities
519
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
520
Engine
520
Chassis
521
If You Need Consumer Assistance
539
If You Need Assistance
541
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
542
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
542
In Mexico Contact
542
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
543
Service Contract
543
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your
541
Prepare for the Appointment
541
Prepare a List
541
Be Reasonable with Requests
541
MOPAR Parts
544
Reporting Safety Defects
544
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
544
In Canada
545
Warranty Information
544
Publication Order Forms
545
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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2012 Specifications
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Brand
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee SRT8 2012
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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