2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE engine

1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets which might make an unintended electrical
contact.
2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with-
out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles, place the transmission in P (Park), and turn
the ignition OFF.
3. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged
battery.WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
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CONTENTS
mEngine Compartment ± 3.7L...............386
mEngine Compartment ± 4.7L...............387
mEngine Compartment ± 5.7L...............388
mEngine Compartment ± 3.0L Diesel..........389
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II........390
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap Message............391
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................391
mReplacement Parts......................393mDealer Service.........................393
mMaintenance Procedures..................394
NEngine Oil..........................394
NDrive Belts Ð Check Condition And Tension . . 398
NSpark Plugs.........................398
NSpark Plug Wires.....................398
NEngine Air Cleaner Filter................398
NCatalytic Converter....................399
NCrankcase Emission Control System........400
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NHigh Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) Ð
If Equipped.........................435
NHead Light..........................436
NFront Turn Signal.....................437
NFront Fog Light......................437
NRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up
Lights.............................438NCenter High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 439
mFluids And Capacities...................440
mFluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts........441
NEngine.............................441
NChassis............................442
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT ± 3.7L
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ± 4.7L
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT ± 5.7L
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ± 3.0L DIESEL
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM Ð OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the ªMalfunction Indicator Light.º It will
also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as
possible.CAUTION!
²Prolonged driving with the ªMalfunction Indica-
tor Lightº on could cause further damage to the
emission control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and driveability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions tests can be per-
formed.
²If the ªMalfunction Indicator Lightº is flashing
while the engine is running, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
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