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

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
“Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
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regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil
when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
NOTE:Fill engine oil one quart at a time.
CAUTION!
•Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
•Operating the engine with the oil levels below the
safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the
top of the safe zone may cause engine damage.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
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Brake Fluid......................... .646, 677
Brake System ........................ .500, 645
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .500
Fluid Check .......................... .646
Master Cylinder ....................... .646
Parking ............................. .498
Warning Light ........................ .295
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................470
Braking ............................... .335
SRT ................................ .335
Braking Distance ......................... .335
SRT ................................ .335
Bulb Replacement ..................... .667, 669
Bulbs, Light .............................113
Camera, Rear ........................... .246
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .675
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ....................... .615, 617Radiator (Coolant Pressure)
................643
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............110,559
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .276
Cargo Area Features ...................... .273
Cargo Compartment ...................... .273
Light ............................... .274
Cargo Light ............................ .274
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .277
Car Washes ............................ .652
Cellular Phone .......................... .424
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............674
Certification Label ........................ .563
Chains, Tire ............................ .545
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .523
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .611
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............109
Checks, Safety .......................... .109
Child Restraint ............................83
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ................600
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................582
Jump Starting ......................... .596
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........611
Engine ................................ .609
Air Cleaner .......................... .618
Checking Oil Level ..................... .614
Compartment ......................... .609
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................639, 676
Cooling ............................. .639
Exhaust Gas Caution .................110,559
Fails To Start ......................... .466
Flooded, Starting ...................... .466
Fuel Requirements ...................555, 675
Jump Starting ......................... .596
Oil .......................... .614, 675, 676
Oil Change Interval ..................... .615
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .615, 617Oil Filter
............................ .617
Oil Selection ...................... .615, 675
Oil Synthetic ......................... .617
Overheating .......................... .582
Starting ............................. .463
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................615, 617
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............79
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .556
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................110,559
Exhaust System .......................110,637
Exterior Lights ...........................113
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .618
Air Conditioning .................436, 619, 625
Engine Oil ........................ .617, 676
Engine Oil Disposal .....................617
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Outside............................. .130
Rearview ............................ .122
Vanity .............................. .133
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................547
MOPAR Parts ........................ .613, 693
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .556
Multi-Function Control Lever .................168
Occupant Restraints ........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................555
Oil, Engine ...................... .326, 614, 676
Capacity ............................ .675
Change Interval ....................... .615
Checking ............................ .614
Disposal ............................. .617
Filter ............................ .617, 676
Filter Disposal ........................ .617
Identification Logo ..................... .616Materials Added To
..................... .617
Pressure Warning Light ...................297
Recommendation ....................615, 675
Synthetic ............................ .617
Viscosity ...................... .615, 617, 675
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .617
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .618
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .297
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................610
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............250
Operating Precautions ..................... .610
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................130
Overhead Console ........................ .248
Overheating, Engine ...................... .582
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........6,694
Paint Care ............................. .651
Panic Alarm ..............................
25
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