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Quadra-lift is a vehicle air suspension system equipped in some Jeep Grand Cherokees. It is a technology that allows you to adjust your vehicle’s height by just the push of a button! Normal Ride Height (NRH) is the standard suspension height, for normal driving.

Click the “up” button to raise your Jeep Grand Cherokee for off-road ground clearance. Clicking “up” on your Jeep Grand Cherokee’s Quadra-lift will raise your vehicle to “sand/mud” or “rock.”

By clicking the “down” button, you will lower your vehicle for open-road driving to be more aerodynamic.

Finally, by pressing the “park” button, your vehicle will be lowered for ease of entry, exit, and cargo loading.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Selec-Terrain

Selec-Terrain is a system that gives you the ability to control and fine-tune your 4WD capabilities to suit the terrain and condition in which you [...]

Your new 2012 Dodge Ram Truck is equipped with a RamBox. The RamBox system is an integrated pick-up box storage and cargo management system. It contains of 3 features:
1) Integrated box side storage bins

• Located on both sides of the cargo box
• Provide weather-proof lockable storage
• Stores up to 150-lbs of evenly distributed cargo
• To open the storage bin, press and release the button on the lid. The bin lid will open upward for easy access
• The interior will automatically illuminate when opened (also has a manual on/off switch located at the rear of each bin)
• Can be locked using the auxiliary key
• Feature two removable drain plus to allow water to drain (to remove, pull up on the edge)

2) Cargo extender divider – has 3 functional positions: storage position, divider position, and extender position
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The Dodge Ram line includes heavy duty and high-quality pick-up trucks. These trucks are not only durable and long-lasting, but great for taking on-the-job. The 2012 Dodge Ram trucks have the following options for you to add onto your new truck:

Aluminum ladder rack

• Offers high clearances for items on the cargo bed
• High-strength aluminum
• 750-lb. capacity

Steel ladder rack

• Raised side rails
• Cargo bed item clearance
• 1,000-lb. capacity

Gooseneck trailer hitch

• Powder-coated for corrosion protection
• Attaches directly to frame rails
• No need for welding
• Minimum need for drilling
• Hitch ball uses quick release handle that returns the truck bed to a level bed floor

Conventional-mount standard toolboxes

• Durable, aluminum
• Easy-access lid
• Protective seal coats
• Stainless steel hinges
• Continuous body welds
• Mounts permanently to conventional beds

Heavy-duty commercial toolbox

No, this isn’t the classic Dodge Dart from the ’60s and the ’70s, but the re-engineered and modernized version of it. Built on the Fiat platform, the Dodge Dart is Chrysler Group LLC’s newest, latest, and greatest compact sedan. The 2013 Dodge Dart is completely customizable, with 100,000 ways to personalize. With groundbreaking performance and style, the 2013 Dodge Dart was built to impress.

Interior

The driver-centric interior of the 2013 Dodge Dart is nothing less than beautiful and refined. The interior is “dressed head to toe” with soft-touch surfaces, accent stitching, ambient lighting, hand-wrapped vinyl surfacing. The thoughtfulness of the engineering and craftsmanship is clearly evident.

• Largest uconnect touchscreen in the compact car class, 8.4 inches (standard in the Limited and R/T, [...]

One of the most popular things to do with a Jeep Wrangler, or any other kind of Jeep, is to take it off-roading! While this can be fun, there are some tips and techniques to keep in mind to stay safe.

Before going off-roading, always make sure to check your vehicle over. Make sure your battery is fastened, all hoses and belts are in good condition, and that oil and fluids are full (this includes fuel!). Next, make sure that all four tires are in good condition with proper tire pressure.

When in your vehicle, make sure to put your vehicle in 4-wheel-drive when you anticipate being in, or are in, a situation that will demand the additional traction. This is especially important because it is difficult to engage 4-wheel-drive after you are stuck.

Drive as [...]

Here are some more tips and techniques to keep in mind when off-roading in your Jeep. It can be fun and thrilling, but different terrains require different driving techniques. Keep these tips in mind and stay safe!

Hills

One of the first things to remember when driving on hills is to go straight up or down. Make sure to never drive up or down a hill at an angle because it may cause you to slide or roll the vehicle. When approaching the base of the hill, use more power and let up on the power as you draw near the top, before reaching the top. If you find that you have stalled when driving up a hill, put your vehicle in reverse and back straight down, while remembering to not apply a lot of pressure on the brakes. Going down hills in low range and first gear will help prevent your vehicle’s [...]

Many questions have been floating around about what certain indicators and symbols on the dashboard mean in the 2012 Chrysler 2012, specifically about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Change Oil Message, and Gas Cap Message.

One of the things that make the 2012 Chrysler 200 unique is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. TPMS is an electronic system that is designed to measure the pressure inside the four road tires and alert the driver when the pressure is getting low. But what do you do when the indicator light comes on?

The TPMS light is located in the instrument cluster. It will turn on and a chime will sound if the pressure is low in one or more of the tires. Once the light is illuminated, one or more of your tires is underinflated and should be inflated to meet the recommended standards of the tire manufacturer. This information is located on [...]

Home Link replaces up to THREE remote controls or handheld transmitters, like garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, and even home security systems. The buttons are located in the headliner or sun visor.

It is recommended that the battery be replaced in the handheld device(s) being programmed to Home Link for maximum efficiency. Additionally, Home Link is powered via your vehicle’s battery, so it does not require battery charge or replacement.

Before you can sync the Home Link buttons to your remote controls, you first must erase any pre-programed information. To do this, hold down the two outside buttons at the same time until the red buttons flashes. It may take up to 20 seconds.

When programming the system, your vehicle should be parked [...]

Here instructions for common questions about removing various parts of the soft top of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The guides below will answer how to partially remove the soft top, how to remove the rear window, how to remove the quarter window, and how to lower the full soft top. For the first few times, having an extra set of hands might be beneficial for you, until you get the hang of it.

1. Unclip the sun visors and move them out of the way
2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame
3. Take the header and soft top and fold them back
4. Locate the straps to secure the side bows
5. Wrap the straps around the bows, on both sides
6. Reposition the sun visors
7. Enjoy!

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