battery location JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2017 WK2 / 4.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations1 — F104 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin
2 — F90–F91 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter
Panel
3 — F93 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 125

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................130
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............131
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........132
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ............................ .132
▫ Oil Change Reset ..................... .134
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Messages ........134
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items .......136
▫ Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages ......142
▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages . .143
▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning
Messages ............................ .144
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ......................... .146
TRIP COMPUTER ...................... .148
 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ........................... .149
▫ Red Telltale Lights .....................149
▫ Yellow Telltale Lights ....................158
▫ Blue Telltale Lights ..................... .170
▫ Green Telltale Lights .....................170
▫ White Telltale Lights .....................174
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .176
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .176
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................... .1774

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with atorque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-
starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other
booster source with a system voltage greater than
12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alter-
nator or electrical system may occur.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.
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.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post (covered with protective cap)
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 425

WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex-
cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more than a
month, observe the following precautions:
•Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and possibly airy
location the windows open slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery
post and be sure that the battery is fully charged. During
storage check battery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check the battery charge every 30 days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protec-
tive waxes. •
Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying
protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades
and leave raised from the glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care
not to damage the painted surface by dragging across
dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting which will not
allow the evaporation of moisture present on the surface
of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
higher than recommended on the tire placard and check
it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, run idle the engine for approximately
five minutes, with the air conditioning system on and
high fan speed. This will ensure a proper lubrication of
the system, thus minimizing the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the vehicle is put back into opera-
tion.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 497

NOTE:When the vehicle has not been started or driven for
at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure is
required to start the vehicle. Refer to “Starting Procedures”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and negative terminals
to the battery, wait at least a minute with ignition
switch in the OFF position and close the drivers door.
When reconnecting the positive and negative terminals
to the battery be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the drivers door is closed.
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic
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, extreme hot or cold weather and other
extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint,
metal trim, and underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis-
tance 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.
Body And Underbody Maintenance
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
498 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Adding Fluid....................... .474, 514
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................474
Fluid Change .......................... .474
Fluid Level Check .....................472, 473
Fluid Type ......................... .472, 514
Gear Ranges ........................... .277
Special Additives ........................ .473
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................39
Auto Up Power Windows .....................91
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........122
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .122
Axle Lubrication .......................... .514
Battery .............................. .154, 448
Charging System Light ....................154
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................22
Belts, Seat ............................... .257
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .195
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................459
B-Pillar Location .......................... .479
Brake Assist System ........................ .182
Brake Control System, Electronic ................181
Brake Fluid .......................... .471, 514
Brake System ......................... .471, 505
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .505Fluid Check
........................ .471, 514
Master Cylinder ........................ .471
Parking .............................. .271
Warning Light .......................... .151
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................274
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........270
Bulb Replacement ......................... .403
Bulbs, Light ............................. .259
Camera, Rear ............................ .364
Capacities, Fluid ...........................511
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .428
Oil

(Engine) ........................ .445, 451
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................469
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................256, 510
Cargo Area Cover ......................... .107
Cargo Area Features ....................... .105
Cargo Compartment ....................... .105
Light ................................ .106
Cargo Light ............................. .106
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .108
Car Washes .............................. .499
Cellular Phone ........................... .587
Certification Label ......................... .369
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INDEX 617

Gasoline (Fuel)........................... .506
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .507
Gear Ranges ............................. .277
Glass Cleaning ........................... .502
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................371
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................370
GVWR ................................. .369
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .398
Headlights Cleaning .............................. .498
On With Wipers ..........................67
Passing ................................70
Washers ................................79
Headlight Washers ..........................79
Heated Mirrors .............................63
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .270
Hill Descent Control ....................... .190
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................190
Hill Start Assist ........................... .182
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .373
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............109
Hood Prop ................................99 Hood Release
..............................99
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................61, 398
Instrument Cluster ................153, 154, 167, 171
Instrument Cluster ...................... .134
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................501
Interior Appearance Care .....................500
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............75
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............142
Introduction ................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .126
iPod Control ............................. .571
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .571
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................571
Jacking Instructions ........................ .418
Jack Location ............................ .417
Jack Operation ........................ .418,
475
Jump Starting ............................ .425
Key Fob Arm The Alarm ..........................33
Disarm The Alarm ........................33
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 31
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....22
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INDEX 621