coolant JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot-
well of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are
firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals or impair
safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause
loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury.
•
Always make sure that floor mats are prop-
erly attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other
floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot
be properly secured to prevent them from
moving and interfering with the pedals or
the ability to control the vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never put floor mats or other floor cover-
ings on top of already installed floor mats.
Additional floor mats and other coverings
will reduce the size of the pedal area and
interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular
basis. Always properly reinstall and secure
floor mats that have been removed for
cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall
into the driver footwell while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped un-
der the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• If required, mounting posts must be prop-
erly installed, if not equipped from the
factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installa-
tion or mounting can cause interference with
the brake pedal and accelerator pedal opera-
tion causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and
uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation
pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake
lights and exterior lights while you work the
controls. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight park-
ing for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid
leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if
fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks
are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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19. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel
tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position.
20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) White Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
white telltales. For further information, refer to
“Electronic vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
21. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Amber Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
amber caution telltales. For further information,
refer to “Electronic vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)”.
22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Red Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
red telltales. For further information, refer to
“Electronic vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light indicates the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) is off.
24. Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for ap-
proximately 15 seconds when the
vehicle theft alarm is arming. The
light will flash at a slower speed
continuously after the alarm is set.
The security light will also come on for about
three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
25. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal
range indicates that the engine cooling system
is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather, up
mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It
should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits
of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the tempera-
ture gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi-
tioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains
on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to
call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look un-
der the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
26. Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the
rear fog lights are on.ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that
is located in the instrument cluster.
The EVIC consists of the following:
•Fuel Economy
• ACC: (If Equipped)
• Vehicle Speed
• Trip Info •
Terrain: (If Equipped)
• Tire PSI/KPA: (If Equipped)
• Vehicle Info
• Messages
• Units: English/Metric
• System Setup
• Turn Menu Off
The system allows the driver to select informa-
tion by pressing the following buttons mounted
on the steering wheel:
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•ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in
the ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC sys-
tem. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Sensed Vehicle Indicator — The system de-
tects a slower moving vehicle in the same
lane. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Driver Override — If you apply the accelera-
tor after setting the desired speed in the ACC
system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Distance Set — After changing the desired
following distance in the ACC system, this
message will display momentarily. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if
equipped). •
Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its
maximum braking level is not sufficient to
maintain the set distance, this message will
flash and a chime will sound while ACC
continues to apply its maximum braking ca-
pacity. When this occurs, you should imme-
diately apply the brakes as needed to main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” (if equipped).
•
Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle —
If the ACC system deactivates due to perfor-
mance limiting conditions. Refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
•ACC/FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error
— If the ACC system turns off due to a tempo-
rary malfunction that limits functionality. Refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if
equipped).
• ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sen-
sor — If the ACC system turns off due to an
internal system fault that requires service
from an authorized dealer. Refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Coolant Low
• Service Air Suspension System
• Oil Change Due
• Key In Ignition
• Lights On
• Key In Ignition Lights On
• Ignition Or Accessory On
• Ignition Or Accessory On. Lights On
• Turn Signal On
• Turn Signal On
• Park Assist On
• Warning Object Detected
• Memory 1 Profile Set
• Memory 2 Profile Set
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Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A
since the last reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B
since the last reset.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the
last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC
position. Elapsed time will increment when the
ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function
is being displayed. Press and release the SE-
LECT button once to clear the resettable func-
tion being displayed.
UnitsPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Units” displays highlighted in the EVIC and
press the SELECT button. The EVIC, odometer,
and navigation system (if equipped) can be
changed between English and Metric units ofmeasure. To make your selection, scroll up or
down until the preferred setting is highlighted,
then press and release the SELECT button until
a check-mark appears next to the setting, show-
ing that the setting has been selected.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information
Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Vehicle Info” displays highlighted in the EVIC
and press the SELECT button. Press the UP
and DOWN button to scroll through the avail-
able information displays, then press SELECT
to display any one of the following choices.
•
Oil Temp (If Equipped)
Displays the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure (If Equipped)
Displays the actual oil pressure.
• Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature. •
Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission temperature
when the shift lever is in the Drive position.
• Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Tire PSI or Tire KPAPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Tire PSI” or “Tire KPA” displays highlighted in
the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press
and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of
the following System Status messages displays
in the EVIC:
•System OK
• System Warnings Displayed (will display all
currently active System Warnings)
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the
current pressure of all four road tires). For
additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitor System” in “Starting And Operating”.
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Engine Idling – In Cold Weather
Avoid prolonged idling in ambient temperatures
below 0°F (-18°C). Long periods of idling may
be harmful to your engine because combustion
chamber temperatures can drop so low that the
fuel may not burn completely. Incomplete com-
bustion allows carbon and varnish to form on
piston rings and injector nozzles. Also, the
unburned fuel can enter the crankcase, diluting
the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine.
Stopping The Engine
Before turning off your turbo diesel engine,
always allow the engine to return to normal idle
speed and run for several seconds. This as-
sures proper lubrication of the turbocharger.
This is particularly necessary after any period of
hard driving.
Idle the engine a few minutes before routine
shutdown. After full load operation, idle the
engine three to five minutes before shutting it
down. This idle period will allow the lubricating
oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from
the combustion chamber, bearings, internal
components, and turbocharger. This is espe-
cially important for turbocharged, charge air
cooled engines.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and
the engine is at idle speed.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
•
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake pedal
while shifting out of PARK.
WARNING!
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a ve-
hicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the key
fob. When the ignition is in the OFF posi-
tion, the shift lever is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally
and your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
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Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an elec-
tronically controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth
gears). The transmission will automatically shift
into Overdrive if the following conditions are
present:
•the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• the transmission fluid has reached an ad-
equate temperature,
• the engine coolant has reached an adequate
temperature,
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high,
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accel-
erator, and
•
the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated.
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer,
carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent trans-
mission shifting occurs, press the TOW/HAUL
switch to activate TOW/HAUL mode. This will
improve performance and reduce the potential
for transmission overheating or failure due to
excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/ HAUL mode, transmission upshifts are delayed,
and the transmission will automatically down-
shift (for engine braking) during steady braking
maneuvers.
The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate
in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/
HAUL mode has been activated. Pressing the
switch a second time restores normal operation.
Normal operation is always the default at en-
gine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is desired,
the switch must be pressed each time the
engine is started.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy
has been included in the automatic transmis-
sion on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque
converter engages automatically at calibrated
speeds. This may result in a slightly different
feeling or response during normal operation in
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops
or during some accelerations, the clutch auto-
matically disengages.
NOTE:
•
The torque converter clutch will not en-
gage, and the transmission will not shift
into the top overdrive gear, until the trans-
mission fluid and engine coolant are
warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km)
of driving]. Because top gear is disabled,
and engine speed is higher when the
torque converter clutch is not engaged, it
may seem as if the transmission is not
shifting properly when cold. This is nor-
mal. Using the Electronic Range Select
(ERS) shift control, when the transmis-
sion is sufficiently warm, will demon-
strate that the transmission is able to shift
into and out of Overdrive.
TOW/HAUL Switch
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located
on the switch bank just above the climate
controls.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard
Warning flasher. When the switch is
activated, all directional turn signals
will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of
an emergency. Press the switch a second time
to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it
should not be used when the vehicle is in
motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and
it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assis-
tance, the Hazard Warning flashers will con-
tinue to operate even though the ignition is
placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:
With extended use the Hazard Warning
flashers may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease the engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow
down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it
off. The A/C system adds heat to the
engine cooling system and turning the
A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control
to maximum heat, the mode control to
floor and the blower control to high. This
allows the heater core to act as a supple-
ment to the radiator and aids in removing
heat from the engine cooling system.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the ve-
hicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam com-
ing from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Air Cleaner Filter
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