2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 625

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) - If turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This diminEquipped ishes and becomes more white after approximately The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. 10 seconds, as the system charges. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb 1. Open the hood. yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to 2. Turn the low or high beam bulb one-quarter turn an authorized dealer for service. counterclockwise to remove from housing. BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING! A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced properly. See your authorized dealer for service. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. 7 CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.