JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2014 WK2 / 4.G Owners Manual

MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery),
a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park
Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away
from the console hinges.
Manual Park Release Cover
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3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metallatch in towards the tether strap. 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta-
neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the
lever clicks and latches in the released position. The
transmission is now out of PARK and the vehicle can
be moved.
Release Latch
Released Position
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CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is
activated may damage the Manual Park Release
mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest.
NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention-
ally, firmly apply the parking brake.
To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever:
1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the
tether to unlock the lever.
Release Latch6
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2. Once the tension has been released and the lever hasbeen unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks
into position.
NOTE: Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back
in place.TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans-
mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles
may also be towed as described under “Recreational
Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be
placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from
the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section
on Quadra-Lift™ for more information. If the vehicle
cannot be placed in Transport mode (for example, engine
will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not
to the body). Failure to follow these instructions may
cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of proper
tie-down tension.
Stowed Position
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Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground 2WD Models
4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
•Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 30 miles (48 km) maxdistance
See instructions in “Recreational
Towing” under “Starting and Operating”
•Transmission in PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
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If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL see “Manual
Park Release” in this section for more information.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
See “Manual Park Release” in this section for informa-
tion on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or
with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
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CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, vehicles with a two-speed transfer case
may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels
on the ground), IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N)
and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for detailed in-
structions. Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have
no NEUTRAL position, and therefore
mustbe towed
with all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
•Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........569
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........570
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .571
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .571
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................573
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .573
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........574
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .574
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .578▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................578
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............579
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............580
▫ Body Lubrication .....................584
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............585
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................587
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .588
▫ Cooling System ..................... .590
▫ Brake System ....................... .596
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ..................598
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▫Transfer Case ....................... .599
▫ Automatic Transmission ................600
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .602
 FUSES ............................. .608
▫ Power Distribution Center ...............609
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................616
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................617
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................619
▫ High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) —
If Equipped ........................ .619
▫ Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped ........619▫
Front Turn Signal .....................620
▫ Front Fog Lamps .....................620
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps ......621
▫ Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp ..........623
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .624
▫ Rear License Lamp ....................625
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................625
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .627
▫ Engine ............................ .627
▫ Chassis ............................ .629
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