JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 WK2 / 4.G SRT Owners Manual

Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to the remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-)
post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri-
cal spark could cause the battery to explode and
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could result in personal injury. Only use the specific
ground point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
CAUTION!
Do not run the booster vehicle engine above 2000
rpm since it provides no charging benefit, wastes
fuel and can damage booster vehicle engine.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
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Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable
from the remote negative (-)post of the discharged
vehicle.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the remote positive (+)post of the dis-
charged vehicle.
5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system tested
at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear
selector. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
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NOTE:Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial
Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information. Once the vehicle has been freed,
push the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On
mode.CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-
motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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
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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.
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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.
Manual Park Release CoverRelease Latch
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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.
Released Position
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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.
Release LatchStowed Position
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
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 loading onto a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
•Towing this vehicle using any other method can
cause severe transmission and/or transfer case
damage.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..........609
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .610
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .610
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................611
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................613
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .613
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........614
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .614▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .617
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................618
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...........621
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............623
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............624
▫ Body Lubrication .....................629
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............629
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................636
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .637
▫ Cooling System ..................... .639
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▫Brake System ....................... .645
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ..................647
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .648
▫ Automatic Transmission ................649
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .651
 FUSES ............................. .657
▫ Power Distribution Center ...............658
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................666
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................667
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................669
▫ High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If
Equipped .......................... .669▫
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped ........670
▫ Front Turn Signal .....................670
▫ Front Fog Lamps .....................671
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup
Lamps ............................ .672
▫ Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp ..........672
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .674
▫ Rear License Lamp ....................674
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................675
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .676
▫ Engine ............................ .676
▫ Chassis ........................... .677
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