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

Transmission Temperature Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with
severe usage. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, place the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase
the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture 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 illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303

•Prior to each track event/day, verify all fluids are at
the correct levels. Refer to “Fluid Capacities” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
• Prior to each track event, verify the front and rear
brake pads have more than ½ pad thickness remain-
ing. If the brake pads require changing, please burnish
prior to track outing at full pace.
• At the conclusion of each track event, it is recom-
mended that a brake bleed procedure is performed to
maintain the pedal feel and stopping capability of your
Brembo High Performance brake system.
• It is recommended that each track outing should end
with a minimum of 1 cool down lap using minimal
braking.
• If equipped with a removable lower front fascia grille,
it is recommended to remove it for track use during warm/hot weather to improve cooling airflow to
critical powertrain and cooling system components.
• All SRT vehicles are track tested for 24 hours of
endurance, however, it is recommended that suspen-
sion system, brake system, prop shaft, and ½ shaft
boots should be checked for wear or damage after
every track event.
• Track usage results in increased operating tempera-
tures of the engine, transmission, driveline and brake
system. This may affect noise (NVH) countermeasures
designed into your vehicle. New components may
need to be installed to return the system to the original
NVH performance.
• Tire pressure:
• 40psi (276kpa) hot, recommend 32psi (221kpa) front,
30psi (207 kpa) rear cold
492 STARTING AND OPERATING

▫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
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Drain
First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug. Recom-
mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to
25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
CAUTION!
When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could
damage them and cause them to leak.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Useonly the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
NOTE:
No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be
used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649

Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. Avoid using transmission seal-
ers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the
transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle
with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis-
sion damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fluid And Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. How-
ever, change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes
contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is
disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extremehot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85 with friction modifier.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid,
SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677

Alarm (Security Alarm)............20, 297, 302, 322
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............641, 675
Disposal ............................. .643
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................502
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................311
Appearance Care ........................ .651
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............20
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .504
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .170
Automatic High Beams .....................170
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......425, 433
Automatic Transmission .................471, 651
Adding Fluid ......................... .651
Autostick ............................ .479
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................651 Fluid Change
......................... .651
Fluid Level Check ...................649, 650
Fluid Type ........................ .649, 677
Gear Ranges .......................... .473
Special Additives ...................... .650
Autostick .............................. .479
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........263
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................263
Axle Fluid ............................. .677
Battery ............................ .299, 623
Charging System Light ...................299
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Belts, Seat ...............................111
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .134
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................629
B-Pillar Location ......................... .528
Brake Assist System ...................... .504
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............501
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INDEX 701

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
702 INDEX