brake fluid JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.

Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir
and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.

Check function of all interior and exterior lights.Demanding Vehicle Use
Restore additive level for AdBlue® Diesel
emissions (UREA) (if equipped), when the
lamp is illuminated or the message on the
instrument panel.
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engine
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance plan on the
following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
NOTE:
Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the frequency indicated in
the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the
allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations.
CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.
Inspect coolant level.
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218Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
12,500
25,000
37,500
50,000
62,500
75,000
87,500
100,000
112,500
125,000
137,500
150,000
162,500
175,000
187,500
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
Additional Inspections
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. (*)
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, rear suspension, boot seals,
tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushings, etc.). X X X X X X X
If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions,
inspect the air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels. (°) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X X X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Change brake fluid every 24 months if using DOT 4
brake fluid. (**) X X X X X X X
Replace the engine fuel filter. X X X X X X X
Inspect accessory drive and timing belt. XX X
Replace accessory drive belt. (***) XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. X X
Replace timing drive belt. (***) XX
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
12,500
25,000
37,500
50,000
62,500
75,000
87,500
100,000
112,500
125,000
137,500
150,000
162,500
175,000
187,500
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
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(*) The actual interval for changing engine
oil and replacing the engine oil filter
depends on the vehicle usage conditions,
and is signaled by the warning light or
message in the instrument panel. In any
case, it must never exceed 12,500 miles
(20,000 km) or 1 year.
(**) The brake fluid interval is time based
only, mileage intervals do not apply.(***) The maximum mileage is 75,000 mi
(120,000 km). The belt must be replaced
every 5 years regardless of distance traveled.
The timing and accessory belts must be
changed every 37,500 miles (60,000 km) or
3 years for particularly demanding use (dusty
areas, severe weather conditions, very low or
very high temperatures for extended periods,
city driving, long periods of idling). Under no
circumstances should these intervals be
exceeded.
(°) Consumption of additive AdBlue®
(UREA) depends on the condition of use of
the vehicle and is indicated by LED and/or
message on the instrument panel. WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a compe-
tent mechanic.
Failure to properly inspect and maintain
your vehicle could result in a component
malfunction and effect vehicle handling
and performance. This could cause an
accident.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.0L Gasoline Engine
1 — Brake Fluid Reservoir7 — Battery
2 — Intercooler Coolant Reservoir 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Intercooler Coolant Pressure Cap 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 11 — Engine Oil Dipstick
6 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 12 — Engine Air Cleaner
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3.6L Gasoline Engine
1 — Brake Fluid Reservoir6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 9 — Engine Oil Fill
5 — Battery 10 — Engine Air Cleaner
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2.2L Diesel Engine
1 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
2 — Intercooler Coolant Reservoir 8 — Battery
3 — Intercooler Reservoir Pressure Cap 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Cap
4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
5 — Engine Oil Dipstick 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 12 — Engine Air Cleaner
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Coolant Checks
Check the engine and, intercooler (if
equipped) coolant (antifreeze) protection
every 12 months (before the onset of
freezing weather, where applicable). If the
engine and, intercooler (if equipped) is dirty
or rusty in appearance, the system should be
drained, flushed and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C
condenser (if equipped) or radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty,
clean by gently spraying water from a garden
hose vertically down the face of the A/C
condenser (if equipped) or the back of the
radiator core.Check the engine and, intercooler (if
equipped) cooling system hoses for brittle
rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness
of the connection at the coolant recovery
bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system
for leaks. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT
PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING
SYSTEM IS HOT.
Brake System
In order to ensure brake system perfor
-
mance, all brake system components should
be inspected periodically. Refer to the
“Maintenance Plan” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should
be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced,
or immediately if the brake system warning
light is on. If necessary, add fluid to bring
level within the designated marks on the side
of the reservoir of the brake master cylinder.
Be sure to clean the top of the master
cylinder area before removing cap. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level should
be checked when pads are replaced. If the
brake fluid is abnormally low, check the
system for leaks.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Tech -
nical Specifications” for further information.When working near the radiator cooling
fan, turn the ignition to the OFF mode.
The fan is temperature controlled and
can start at any time the ignition is in the
ON mode.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and possibly a collision. Driving with your
foot resting or riding on the brake pedal
can result in abnormally high brake
temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not
have your full braking capacity in an
emergency. WARNING!
Use only manufacturer's recommended
brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubri -
cants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information. Using the wrong
type of brake fluid can severely damage
your brake system and/or impair its
performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on
the original factory installed hydraulic
master cylinder reservoir.
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Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission perfor-
mance and life. Use only the manufacturer's
specified transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids
And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica -
tions” 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.
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 additives to the transmission. Avoid
using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
To avoid contamination from foreign
matter or moisture, use only new brake
fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly
closed container. Keep the master cylinder
reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling
point. This may cause it to boil unexpect -
edly during hard or prolonged braking,
resulting in sudden brake failure. This
could result in a collision.

Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot
engine parts, causing the brake fluid to
catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should
be taken to avoid its contact with these
surfaces.
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to
contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal
components could be damaged, causing
partial or complete brake failure. This
could result in a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid may
cause deterioration in transmission shift
quality and/or torque converter shudder.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for fluid
specifications.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can damage
your transmission components. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission We recommended you use TUTELA TRANSMISSION AS8 Fluid, or equivalent,
meeting requirement of FCA Material Standard 9.55550-AV5 or MS.90030-A5.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use TUTELA TRANSMISSION FORCE 4 Fluid, or equivalent,
meeting requirement of FCA Material Standard 9.55550-AV4 or MS.9602.
Axle Differential (Front Axles) We recommend you use Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W85)(API GL-5)
or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Rear M200 Sales Code DRZ) We recommend you use TUTELA TRANSMISSION X-ROAD, or equivalent,
meeting the requirement of FCA Material Standard 9.55550-DA7 or MS.8985
(SAE 75W-140, API GL-5).
Axle Differential (Rear M220 Sales Codes DRE/DRF) We recommend you use Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W85)(API GL-5) or equivalent. Models equipped with Trac-Lok Limited Slip Differential require a
friction modifier additive.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available then TUTELA TOP4/S, FMVSS no. 116 DOT4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, or equivalent, is acceptable.
If using DOT 4 brake fluid, the fluid must be changed every 24 months
regardless of mileage.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use TUTELA GI/R, or equivalent, meeting requirement of
FCA Material Standard 9.55550-AG3 or MS.90030.
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