check engine JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

CAUTION!
•Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid may
cause deterioration in transmission shift
quality and/or torque converter shudder.
Using a transmission fluid other than that
recommended by the manufacturer will re-
sult in more frequent fluid and filter
changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• The fluid level is preset at the factory and it
does not require adjustment under normal
operating conditions. If a transmission fluid
leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer
immediately. Severe damage to the trans-
mission may occur. Your authorized dealer
has the proper tools to adjust the fluid level
accurately.
Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine
Check the fluid level while the transmission is at
normal operating temperature. This occurs af-
ter at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the fluid cannot
be held comfortably between the fingertips.
To check the fluid level properly, the following
procedure must be used:
1. Operate the engine at idle speed and nor-
mal operating temperature.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the
brake pedal.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each
gear position ending with the shift lever in
PARK.
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and
reinsert it until seated.
6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the
fluid level on both sides. The fluid level should
be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes
on the dipstick at normal operating tempera-
ture. The fluid level is only valid if there is a solid
coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick. If the
fluid is low, add as required into the dipstick
tube.
Do not overfill. After adding any quantity
of oil through the oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the
transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE:
If it is necessary to check the transmission
below the operating temperature, the fluid
level should be between the two “COLD”
(lower) holes on the dipstick with the fluid at
approximately 70°F (21°C) (room tempera-
ture). If the fluid level is correctly estab-
lished at room temperature, it should be
between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes
when the transmission reaches 180°F
(82°C). Remember it is best to check the
level at the normal operating temperature.
CAUTION!
Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below
50°F (10°C) it may not register on the dipstick.
Do not add fluid until the temperature is
elevated enough to produce an accurate
reading.
7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake.
To prevent dirt and water from entering the
transmission after checking or replenishing
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline
Engine
The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for sched-
uled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil Change Re-
quired” will be displayed in the EVIC and a
single chime will sound, indicating that an oil
change is necessary.
The oil change indicator message will illumi-
nate approximately 7,000 miles (11 200 km)
after the most recent oil change was per-
formed. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within 500 miles (800 km).
NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not
monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicles oil if it has been
6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is
NOT illuminated. •
Change your engine oil more often if you
drive your vehicle off-road for an ex-
tended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the sched-
uled oil change. If this scheduled oil change is
performed by someone other than your autho-
rized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
At Each Stop for Fuel
• Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy of the
oil level reading. Add oil only when the level
is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required. Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser-
voir, brake master cylinder, power steering
and transmission (5.7L only) and add as
needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not required
to maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around
a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for
which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your
ability to perform a service job, take your
vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Maintenance Schedule – Diesel
Engine
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service intervals
that are required to keep your vehicle operating
properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your dealer-
ship know your vehicle best, and have access
to factory trained information, genuine MO-PA R
parts, and specially designed electronic
and mechanical tools that can help prevent
future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months, whichever comes first.
At Each Stop for Fuel
• Check the engine oil level about 15 minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy of the
oil level reading. Add oil only when the level
is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required.
Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser-
voir, brake master cylinder, and power steer-
ing and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
• Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel
filter/water separator unit.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the
following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)..............118
Adding Fuel ................242
Additives, Fuel ...............241
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air
Cleaner Filter) ...............276
Air Conditioner Maintenance .......277
Air Conditioning ..............186
Air Conditioning Controls .........186
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .....192
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .......277
Air Conditioning System .......186,188
Air Filter ...................276
Air Pressure, Tires .............230
Air Suspension ...............214
Airbag .................. 37,42
Airbag Deployment .............43
Airbag Light ........... 41,45,56,158
Airbag Maintenance ............44
Airbag, Side ............. 38,41,42
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . 39,41,42
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........163
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ......15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ......8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........297
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......223
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........162 Anti-Theft System
.............163
Appearance Care .............287
Assist, Hill Start ..............227
Auto Down Power Windows ........25
Automatic Dimming Mirror .........67
Automatic Door Locks ...........21
Automatic Headlights ...........106
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 188
Automatic Transmission .......206,285
Adding Fluid ...............286
Fluid and Filter Changes ........285
Fluid Level Check .........285,286
Fluid Type ................285
Special Additives ............285
Torque Converter ............209
Autostick ..................206
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power
Outlet) ...................144
Auxiliary Power Outlet ...........144
Battery ...................276
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE) ...................18
Belts, Seat ................ 29,56
Blind Spot Monitoring ............69
Body Mechanism Lubrication .......277Brake Assist System............224
Brake Control System, Electronic .....223
Brake Fluid .................283
Brake System ...............283
Anti-Lock (ABS) .............223
Fluid Check ...............283
Master Cylinder .............283
Parking ..................222
Warning Light ..............161
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......205
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle ....................54
Bulb Replacement .............293
Bulbs, Light .................57
Calibration, Compass ...........175
Camera, Rear ...............138
Capacities, Fluid ..............297
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................242
Power Steering .............221
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ......281
Car Washes ................287
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........55
Cargo Area Cover .............149
Cargo Area Features ...........148
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Cargo Compartment............148
Light ...................148
Cargo Light .................148
Cargo Tie-Downs .............149
Cellular Phone ............. 74,185
Center High Mounted Stop Light .....296
Chains, Tire ................231
Changing A Flat Tire ...........259
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....55
Checks, Safety ...............55
Child Restraint .......... 46,48,51,52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....50,51
Child Safety Locks .............21
Clean Air Gasoline .............241
Climate Control ...............185
Cold Weather Operation .........202
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ....185
Compass ..................174
Compass Calibration ...........175
Compass Variance .............175
Computer, Trip/Travel ...........172
Connector UCI ....................181
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . 181
Conserving Fuel ..............171
Console, Overhead ............139 Cooling System
..............280
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......281
Coolant Capacity ............297
Coolant Level ..............282
Disposal of Used Coolant .......282
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........280
Inspection ................280
Points to Remember ..........282
Pressure Cap ..............281
Radiator Cap ..............281
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............. 280,297
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......118
Cupholders .................146
Customer Assistance ...........326
Data Recorder, Event ............45
Daytime Running Lights ..........108
Defroster, Rear Window ..........151
Defroster, Windshield .......56,187,191
Diagnostic System, Onboard .......273
Diesel Fuel .................242
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........242
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ........286
Oil (Engine) ...............274 Power Steering.............221
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........265
Disposal Engine Oil ................276
Door Locks .................20
Door Locks, Automatic ...........21
Driving ...................217
Off-Pavement ..............218
Off-Road .................218
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy ..................171
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........68
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet) ...............144
Electronic Brake Control System .....223
Anti-Lock Brake System ........223
Brake Assist System ..........224
Electronic Roll Mitigation ........224
Traction Control System ........224
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) .....224
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............ 116,118
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 159,163
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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ......210
Hazard Warning Flasher ........258
Jacking ..................259
Jump Starting ..............262
Engine Air Cleaner ................276
Break-In Recommendations .......54
Compartment .........270,271,272
Compartment Identification . . 270,271,272
Cooling ..................280
Exhaust Gas Caution .........28,55
Fails to Start ...............202
Flooded, Starting ............202
Fuel Requirements .........240,297
Jump Starting ..............262
Multi-Displacement ...........222
Oil .................. 274,297
Oil Change Interval ...........274
Oil Disposal ...............276
Oil Filter .................276
Oil Selection .......... 274,275,297
Oil Synthetic ...............275
Overheating ...............258
Starting ..................200
Temperature Gauge ...........163
Engine Oil Viscosity ............275 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
........275
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . 43
Entry System, Illuminated ..........16
Ethanol ...................241
Event Data Recorder ............45
Exhaust Gas Caution ........28,55,279
Exhaust System ............ 55,278
Exterior Finish Care ............287
Exterior Lights ................57
Filters Air Cleaner ................276
Engine Oil ................276
Finish Care .................287
Flashers ..................258
Hazard Warning .............258
Turn Signal ......... 57,159,294,295
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ...........26
Flooded Engine Starting .........202
Fluid Capacities ..............297
Fluid Leaks .................57
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ......285,286
Brake ...................283
Engine Oil
................274
Power Steering .............221 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . 298
Fog Light Service
.............294
Fog Lights ............ 109,159,294
Fog Lights, Rear ..............163
Folding Rear Seat .............101
Four Wheel Drive ........... 210,213
Operation ................210
Systems .................210
Four Wheel Drive Operation .......210
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .........258
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........210
Front Axle (Differential) ..........284
Fuel .....................240
Additives .................241
Conserving ...............171
Diesel ..................242
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........242,244
Gasoline .................240
Gauge ..................162
Light ...................169
Octane Rating ..............240
Requirements ..............297
Saver Mode ...............171
Tank Capacity ..............297
Fuel System Caution ............243
Fuses ....................290
338

Cargo..................148
Center Mounted Stop ..........296
Daytime Running ............108
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......106
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator .................229
Exterior ..................57
Fog ............... 109,159,294
Fuses ...................290
Hazard Warning Flasher ........258
Headlights ............. 293,294
Headlights On With Wipers ......107
High Beam Indicator ..........159
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....159
Illuminated Entry .............16
Low Fuel .................169
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............158
Map Reading ..............110
Reading ............... 110,140
Rear Fog .................163
Rear Servicing ..............295
Rear Tail .................295
Seat Belt Reminder ...........161
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ......163
Service ..................293 Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)
.........158
Side Marker ...............295
SmartBeams ...............107
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ....160
Tow/Haul Indicator ...........159
Traction Control .............229
Turn Signal ......... 57,106,294,295
Vanity Mirror ................69
Locks .....................20
Child Protection ..............21
Door ....................20
Power Door ................20
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ................. 50,51
Lubrication, Body .............277
Maintenance Free Battery .........276
Maintenance Procedures .........273
Maintenance Schedule ........302,313
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ..............158
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .....102
Memory Seat ................102
Memory Seats and Radio .........102
Methanol ..................240 Methanol Fuel
...............240
Mini-Trip Computer............172
Mirrors ....................67
Automatic Dimming ...........67
Electric Powered .............68
Electric Remote ..............68
Exterior Folding ..............68
Heated ..................68
Outside ..................67
Power Folding ..............68
Rearview .................67
Vanity ...................69
Mode Fuel Saver ................171
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ......234
Mopar Parts ................273
Multi-Displacement Engine System . . . 222
Multi-Function Control Lever .......106
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........54
Occupant Restraints .........28,41,43
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . 38,39,41,42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ......240
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Refrigerant.................277
Reminder, Seat Belt .............36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........17
Remote Sound System (Radio)
Controls ...................184
Replacement Bulbs ............293
Replacement Keys .............14
Replacement Parts ............273
Replacement Tires .............233
Restraints, Child ...............46
Restraints, Occupant ............28
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ......149
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......210
Roll Over Warning ..............4
Rotation, Tires ...............234
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......56
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......57
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........28,55
Safety Tips ..................55
Schedule, Maintenance .......302,313
Seat Belt Reminder .............36
Seat Belts ................ 29,56
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage ................32
And Pregnant Women ..........36 Child Restraint
............. 46,52
Front Seat .................29
Inspection .................56
Maintenance ...............289
Pretensioners ...............34
Reminder ................161
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ........32
Untwisting Procedure ..........32
Seats .....................94
Cleaning .................288
Easy Entry ................104
Memory .................102
Power ................. 94,96
Rear Folding ...............101
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .......163
Selection of Oil ...............275
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ..........14
Sentry Key Programming ..........15
Sentry Key Replacement ..........14
Service Assistance ............326
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ..........158
Settings, Personal .............177
Shift Lock Manual Override ........205
Shifting ...................204
Automatic Transmission ........204
Shoulder Belts................29 Side Airbag
.................42
Signals, Turn ......... 57,159,294,295
SmartBeams ................107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ........231
Sound Systems (Radio) ..........181
Sound Systems ......
Refer to the Sound
Systems Booklet
Spare Tire .................259
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............240
Oil ....................275
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . 116,118
Speedometer ................162
Starting ...................200
Automatic Transmission ........200
Cold Weather ..............202
Engine Fails to Start ..........202
Starting and Operating ..........200
Starting Procedures ............200
Steering Power ................ 220,221
Tilt Column ................115
Wheel, Heated .............116
Wheel, Tilt ................115
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ..............184
Storage ...................292
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