open hood JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 WK2 / 4.G SRT User Guide

In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.Cooling System
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• 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 is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639

NOTE:On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis-
charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are
turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin-
ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10
seconds, as the system charges.
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–quarter turn counterclockwise to remove from housing.
3.
Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb.
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.
Front Turn Signal
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn counter- clockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb.
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.
670 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Gasoline, Reformulated.....................555
Gear Ranges ............................ .473
General Information ....................213, 554
G-Force ............................... .336
SRT ................................ .336
Glass Cleaning .......................... .655
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................567
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................566
GVWR ................................ .563
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .494
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................582
Headlights ............................. .669
Bulb Replacement ...................... .670
On With Wipers ....................... .170
Passing ............................. .178
Replacing ............................ .670Washers
............................. .183
Headlight Washers ....................... .183
Heated Mirrors ...................... .132, 280
Hill Descent Control ...................... .515
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................515
Hill Start Assist .......................... .504
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .568
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............250
Hood Release ........................... .167
Ignition Key..................................14
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................122
Instrument Cluster ..............290, 298, 299, 316
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............289
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............656
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