automatic transmission JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 WK2 / 4.G Owner's Manual

– Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called
OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light
will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition
checked promptly.
Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start.
The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical
driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require
towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power
loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher
temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood,
cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants
or others.
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will
come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out
with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes
on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your
authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
NOTE:
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway aspossible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a
raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground.
Warning Label
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Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. There are
remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It canstart anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could
make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
NOTE:
Be sure that the disconnected ends of the cables do not touch while still connected
to the either vehicle.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+)battery post. Pull upward
on the cover to remove it.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance of your trans-
mission.
Transfer Case – Single-Speed
(Quadra-Trac I) We recommend you use Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid 3353.
Transfer Case – Two-Speed (Quadra-Trac II) We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Syn-
thetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Axle Differential (Rear) – With Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Syn-
thetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 with
friction modifier additive.
Axle Differential (Rear) – Without Elec-
tronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Syn-
thetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3
Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If
DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not avail-
able, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
SRT FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 25 Gallons 94.0 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certi-
fied) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Cool-
ant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the
requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032. 16 Quarts 15.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS — SRT
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technol-
ogy) that meets the requirements of FCA
Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum pro-
tection under all types of operating condi-
tions, the manufacturer only recommends
full synthetic engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) cat-
egories of SN.
The manufacturer recommends the use of
Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR
engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA
Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all
operating temperatures.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil
Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark
Plugs.
Fuel Selection Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or
Higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance of your trans-
mission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Syn-
thetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Syn-
thetic 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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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a repu-
table supplier in your vehicle. Federal law
requires that you must fuel this vehicle
with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel
(15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits
the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel
(500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid dam-
age to the emissions control system. For
most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel
meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade
S15 will provide good performance. We
recommend you use a blend of up to 5%
biodiesel, meeting ASTM specification
D-975 with your diesel engine.This vehicle
is compatible with biodiesel blends greater
than 5% but no greater than 20% biodiesel
meeting ASTM specification D-7467 pro-
vided the shortened maintenance intervals
are followed as directed.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid MOPAR Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certi-
fied) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API
Certified to the ISO 22241 standard. Use
of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241
may result in system damage.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is required to
operate at colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized No. 2
diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide
better protection from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filters.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance of your trans-
mission.
Transfer Case – Single-Speed (Quadra-Trac I)We recommend you use Shell Automatic
Transmission Fluid 3353.
Transfer Case – Two-Speed (Quadra-Trac II) We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Syn-
thetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
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AccessUconnect .........78,80,84
Accessories ..............260 Mopar ...............260
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................53
On ..................53
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........53
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............232
Adding Fuel ..............253
Adding Washer Fluid .........232
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......19
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......19
AirBags ...............19
Air Bag Warning Light .19, 22, 190
Driver Knee Air Bag ........20
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........21,216
Event Data Recorder
(EDR) .............22,216
FrontAirBag ............19
PassengerKneeAirBag ......20
Rollover ...............19
SideAirBags ............20
SideImpacts ............19
AirBagLight..............22
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........232
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....232
Air Conditioning ..........66,68
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....232
Air Conditioning System .......232
Air Suspension ............158
Alarm Arm The System ..........17
Disarm The System ........17
Vehicle Security Alarm ......17
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....17,195
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 226, 228, 232
Capacities ............230
Disposal ..............232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .190
APP UconnectAccess..........81 Appearance Care
...........232
Arming System (Security Alarm) . . .17
Assistance Towing ..........189
Audio Jack ...............107
Automatic Headlights .........45
Automatic High Beams ........45
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................66
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ...........229
FluidType ...... 228, 229, 231
Shifting ...............59
AxleFluid......... 228, 229, 231
Axle Lubrication ............229
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ..........100
Uconnect8.4N....... 100, 117
Back-Up Camera ............70
Battery .................232
Charging System Light .....189
Blind Spot Monitoring .........71
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....232
Brake Fluid ........ 228, 229, 231
Brakes .................232
Brake System .............232
FluidCheck ............229
Master Cylinder .........
2
32
WarningLight ..........193
Break-In Recommendations, Diesel................180
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............42
Bulb Replacement ..........257
Calibration, Compass .........147
Canada...............4,259
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............230
Capacities, Fluid .....226, 228, 230
Caps, Filler Fuel ................216
Oil(Engine) ............232
CarWashes ..............232
CD (Compact Disc) Player ......107
Charging System Light ........189
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........194
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Arm The Alarm...........17
Disarm The Alarm .........17
Keyless Entry ............12
Lock The Doors ...........12
Panic Alarm ............12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .12
Remote Start ............13
Unlock The Doors .........12
Unlock The Liftgate ........12
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........12,14
Accessory Postition ........16
AutomaticTrans ..........16
EngineStopping ..........16
KeyFob ...............14
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .....14
Lock/Unlock ..........14,15
Passive Entry ..........12,14
Remote Control ........14,15
Unlock From The Driver's Side . .14
Unlock From The Passenger
Side .................14
Unlock Liftgate ........12,15
Lane Change Assist ..........46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........18
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether ForCHildren) ............23
Liftgate .................12
Passive Entry ............12
UnlockWithKeyFob .......12
Liftgate, Power .............12
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....49
Lights AirBag ...............22
Automatic Headlights .......45
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....44
Engine Temperature Warning . .189
Fog ................195
High Beam Indicator ......195
Hill Descent Control Indicator .195
LowFuel .............195
SeatBeltReminder .......192
Security Alarm ..........195
TurnSignal .............44
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........12
Lubrication, Body ...........232 Maintenance Free Battery
......232
Maintenance, General ........232
Maintenance Procedures .......232
Maintenance Record . .236, 242, 248
Maintenance Schedule.... 232, 237, 239, 243
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)...............194
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .......231
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......232
MediaCenterRadio ..........98
MediaHub...............122
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ....31
MemorySeat ..............31
Memory Seats And Radio .......31
Message Center Water In Fuel ...........181
Mopar .................260
MOPAR Accessories .........260
Multi-Function Control Lever .....44
Navigation ........ 109, 113, 126
New Vehicle Break-In Period .............42,180
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .229
Oil, Engine. .196, 226, 229, 230, 232
Capacity ....... 226, 228, 230
Change Interval .........232
Checking .............232
Disposal ..............232
Filter ...... 226, 229, 230, 232
Filter Disposal ..........232
Materials Added To .......232
Recommendation . .226, 228, 232
Viscosity ....... 226, 228, 232
Oil Filter, Selection ..........232
Outlet Power ...............153
Overheating, Engine .........197
Paddle Shifters .............60
PaintCare...............232
ParkSense System, Front And Rear..69
ParkSense System, Rear .....69,70
Personalized Menu Bar ........102
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) . . .133
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SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline) ..........229
Oil .................229
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..........51,52
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......53
Cancel ...............51
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .55
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .....55
Resume ...............51
Set .................51
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....50
SRT Home ...............176
Timers ...............176
Starting ColdWeather ...........181
Remote ...............13
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) ..............180
Steering TiltColumn ..........40,41
Wheel, Heated ...........39
Wheel, Tilt ...........40,41
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ..........146
Storage Bin ..............254
Sunroof Closing ...............71
Opening ...............71
Venting ...............71
SunRoof ................71
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag................19
Telescoping Steering Column . .40, 41
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................66
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....26
Text Messaging . .124, 130, 140, 141
Tilt Steering Column .......40,41
Timers.................176 SRT ................176
Tires ............... 179, 255
Air Pressure ...........252
Changing .............205
CompactSpare ..........255
FlatChanging ..........205 General Information
....179, 255
Pressure Warning Light .....191
Replacement ...........205
SpareTire ...... 199, 255, 256
WheelMounting .........205
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........209
Towing.............. 161, 212
Disabled Vehicle .........212
Recreational ...........167
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome .............167
Trailer Towing Trailer And Tongue Weight . . .161
Trailer Weight .............161
Transfer Case Fluid ......... 228, 229, 231
Transmission Fluid ...... 228, 229, 231, 232
Maintenance ...........232
Warning Light ..........190
TurnSignals..............195
Uconnect Access ...........78,80,84
Account ..........80,84,87
Maintaining Your Account .....84
Registration .........80,128
RemoteFeatures ..........87
Using Access ............82
Via Mobile Apps ..........81
Uconnect5.0..............90
Uconnect8.4A......... 100, 127
Helpful Tips For Bluetooth ....142
Mute ................138
P h

onebook.............138
Transfer Ongoing Call Between
HandsetAndVehicle ......138
Voice Recognition Tips ......139
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
SiriusXM Travel Link .......132
Voice Texting ...........139
Uconnect8.4AN........ 100, 127
Uconnect Access .........78,127
APP .................81
In Vehicle Features .........84
Purchase Apps ........82,129
Yelp ................131
INDEX
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