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If the headlights on your new Jeep Grand Cherokee don’t seem to be illuminating the road properly, you may need to adjust them. Follow these steps to properly adjust the headlights on your Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Phillips screwdriver, Torx tool head, or Allen wrench.

1. Park your Jeep Grand Cherokee on a flat surface that is approximately 25 feet away from a garage door or a flat wall.
2. Turn your engine off and your headlights on. Make sure that the low beams are on and the high beams are off.
3. Open the hood of your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
4. Lift the headlamp covers to expose the alignment screws on the headlamp.
5. Use the Phillips screwdriver, Torx tool head, or Allen wrench to rotate the alignment screws.
6. You should adjust the headlight beam to be approximately three feet above the ground.
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Opening and closing the hood is simple on the Jeep Patriot. Just remember, when opening the hood, two latches must be released.

First, pull the hood release level located on the left kick panel on the driver side of the vehicle.

Next, you will move the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, which you can find this near the center. Then raise the hood.

Clipped to the left side (when facing the hood) of the engine compartment is the hood prop rod. To secure the hood in the open position, lift the hood prop rod and place in the location stamped into the inner hood surface.

Note: to prevent potential damage, do [...]

Need some help setting the time on your new Jeep Patriot? Follow these simple instructions to set the time on your clock:

1. Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink
2. Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the hours
3. Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink
4. Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes
5. Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change
6. To exit, press any button/knob or wait for five seconds.

Note: You should not adjust the time while driving, as this can be a serious hazard to yourself and others.

What other questions do you have about the Media Center in your new Jeep Patriot? Let us know and we can answer your questions!

Need help changing the oil in your 2012 Jeep Patriot? Gather the materials you’ll need and follow these directions:
What you will need:

• Large funnel
• Filter changing tool
• Replacement filter
• Replacement motor oil
• Plastic bin
• Adjustable wrench
• Recommended: plastic or latex gloves
• Recommended: paper towels

Directions:

1. Monitor the temperature display in the instrument cluster. Wait until the oil gauge shows as lukewarm. You want to ensure you are not draining dirty oil that will scald your hands and result in an injury.
2. Put on the recommended plastic or latex gloves to keep your hands clean
3. Slide under the vehicle from the front. If you aren’t comfortable with this, use a car jack and two car jack stands to raise the car for more room
4. Find the oil pan. It looks like a large metal box and is located under the engine. There is a drain plug which sticks out from the [...]

Opening the hood in a 2012 Jeep Compass is not difficult, but it can be very tricky if you don’t know where to look for the hood release lever. Use the following instructions to open the hood in a 2012 Jeep Compass:

1. Locate the hood release lever. This is below the instrument panel, below the steering wheel on the left, in front of the driver’s door
2. Once you locate the hood release lever, pull the level to release the hood
3. Go to the front of the Jeep Compass. Carefully raise the hood and find the safety latch. This should be in the middle of the hood opening
4. Move the safety latch at the same time as lifting the hood
5. Locate the support rod and place it into the slot on the hood to hold the hood up
6. To close the hood, [...]

Before anything else, make sure to gather your materials and tools. Be sure to have several screwdrivers, with various heads just in case: Philips, flathead, and Torx. Since the door is attached with snaps and clips, you will need a thin yet durable utensil for prying. Perhaps try a small putty knife or another screwdriver.

Next, you will want to remove the screws. In the door panel of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, there are three screws. Be on the lookout for a Philips head screw in the door pull tray, one that is neighboring to the side mirror, and a Torx screw that is behind the door handle.

Next, you’ll detach the panel from the door. Use your tool (like the putty knife) to pry the panel away from the door. You should hear a snapping noise which is the sound of [...]

The Jeep Liberty is a vehicle that is able to handle driving on many terrains and can even handle off-roading. It was built with many features that allow it to handle such conditions, such as traction, maneuverability, and ground clearance.

What is traction? Traction allows the transfer of engine power into forward motion. Between the part-time Command-Trac tube or the full-time Selec-Trac systems, the Jeep Liberty gives the driver maximum traction in most any condition. One of the other features of the Jeep Liberty is the brake lock differential which uses the brake pressure to redistribute torque when it is needed.

• Steady driving
• Stay relaxed when behind the wheel
• Stay relaxed and steady on the throttle when experiencing surfaces such [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]