engine coolant JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2014 WK2 / 4.G User Guide

Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle's braking distance and the speed at
which the brake pedal was depressed.
G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two lateral and two
longitudinal) as well as steering angle.
Gauges 1
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Battery Voltage
Gauges 2
• Coolant Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Intake Air Temperature
Engine
When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque
(ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gear selector values.
Options
When selected, this screen allows you to choose a standard or custom display for your
SRT home page.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for
off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways.
It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and
within the limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the
performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner,
which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
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DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due to its construction. Normal
operation is allowed, providing the following recommendations are followed:
• Warm up the engine before placing it under load.
• Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged periods.
• Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging.
• Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators.
• Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.
• Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant
weight.
NOTE:
Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or no load operation will extend the
time before the engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy and power may be
seen at this time.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving
type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
Normal Starting Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
4. The system will take over and attempt to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to
start, the starter will disengage automatically after 30 seconds.
5. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the
button again.
6. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
7. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
A delay of the start-up can be as long as five seconds under very cold conditions. The
"Wait to Start" telltale will be illuminated during the pre-heat process and the start
will commence upon the telltale going out.
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns
off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
- High Beam Indicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
- Front Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
- Turn Signal Indicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is
operated. A tone will chime, and an EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is
left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
- Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 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.
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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, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not
increase 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 supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. 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 coming 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.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Run Flat Tires — SRT Only
This vehicle is equipped with “run flat” tires. Run flat tires allow the vehicle to be
driven approximately 50 miles (80km) at 55 mph (88km/h). Tire service should be
obtained to avoid prolonged run flat feature usage.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire. The spare tire must be used for the
rear wheel(s) only. For a flat front tire, move the rear tire to the front and use the spare
tire on the rear.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – GASOLINE VERSION
Non SRT
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
3.6L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology).10.4 Quarts (9.9 Liters)
5.7L Engine – Without
Trailer Tow PackageWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology)15.4 Quarts (14.6 Liters)
5.7L Engine – With Trailer
Tow Package.We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology)16 Quarts (15.2 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter –
3.6L EngineWe recommend you use
API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395 such as
MOPAR
®, Pennzoil®,and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter –
5.7L EngineWe recommend you use
API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395 such as
MOPAR
®, Pennzoil®,and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter
We recommend you use
MOPAR®Engine Oil Filters.—
Spark Plug – 3.6L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])—
Spark Plug – 5.7L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])—
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SRT
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
6.4L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology) that
meets the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-12106.16 Quarts (15.5 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter –
6.4L Engine
For best performance and
maximum protection under
all types of operating condi-
tions, the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Insti-
tute (API) categories of SN.
The manufacturer recom-
mends the use of Pennzoil
Ultra™ 0W-40 or equivalent
MOPAR
®engine oil meeting
the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-12633 for use in all
operating temperatures.
7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Automatic Transmission
Use only MOPAR®ZF 8&9
Speed ATF™ Automatic
Transmission Fluid, or
equivalent. Failure to use
the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance
of your transmission.
—
Spark Plug – 6.4L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs.
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])—
Transfer Case –
6.4L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.—
Front Axle
We recommend you use
MOPAR®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.—
Rear AxleWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-85 with friction
modifier additive.—
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Power Steering ReservoirWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4, MOPAR®or
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid.—
Fuel Selection –
6.4L EngineWe recommend you use of
91 octane or higher for
optimum performance.25 Gallons (94 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – DIESEL VERSION
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant –
3.0L Diesel EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology).12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter –
3.0L Diesel EngineWe recommend you use
ACEA C3 5W-30 engine oil
meeting Chrysler material
standard MS-11106 or
Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full
synthetic 5W-30 motor oil.8 Quarts (7.7 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter
We recommend you use
MOPAR®Engine Oil Filters.—
Fuel FiltersWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Fuel Filter. Must
meet 3 micron rating.
Using a fuel filter that does
not meet the manufacturers
filtration and water separat-
ing requirements can
severely impact fuel system
life and reliability.—
Automatic Transmission
Use only MOPAR®ZF 8&9
Speed ATF™ Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use
the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance
of your transmission.
—
Transfer Case – Single-
Speed (Quadra-Trac I
®)We recommend you use
Shell Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid 3353.—
Transfer Case – Two-Speed
(Quadra-Trac II
®)We recommend you use
MOPAR®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.—
Axle Differential (Front)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-85 with friction
modifier additive.—
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures,
and E85 fuel usage will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described
under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this
guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power
steering and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte-
nance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•
Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•
Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
•
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•
Inspect exhaust system.
•
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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