2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE engine coolant

•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/
water separator unit.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477
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100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the fuel filter/water separator unit.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect the transfer case fluid.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant (antifreeze).
❏Replace accessory drive belt(s).
❏Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 309
Adding Fuel........................... 364
Adjustable Pedals....................... 143
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 417
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 419
Air Conditioning........................ 264
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 271
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 420
Air Conditioning System.................. 264
Air Filter.............................. 417
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 336
Airbag................................ 46
Airbag Deployment....................... 53
Airbag Light.......................56,71,186
Airbag Maintenance....................... 55
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm).................20,187
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 253Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 456
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............309,312
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 186
Anti-Theft System....................... 187
Appearance Care........................ 436
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 20
Assist, Hill Start........................ 320
Assistance Towing........................ 97
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 78
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Headlights.................... 131
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 264
Automatic Transmission................288,433
Adding Fluid......................... 435
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 433
Fluid Level Check..................... 434
Fluid Type........................... 433
Special Additives...................... 433
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Light............................... 167
Luggage Carrier....................... 174
Cargo Light............................ 167
Cargo Load Floor........................ 171
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 170
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 367
Cellular Phone........................82,260
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 455
Certification Label....................... 367
Chains, Tire............................ 343
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 391
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 327
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 411
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 69
Checks, Safety........................... 69
Child Restraint....................58,59,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............63,64
Child Safety Locks........................ 30Climate Control......................... 261
Clock........................209,223,227,236
Cold Weather Operation................... 281
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 260
Compact Spare Tire...................... 338
Compass.............................. 200
Compass Calibration..................... 201
Compass Variance....................... 201
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 198
Connector
UCI ................................ 247
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 247
Console, Overhead....................... 153
Contract, Service........................ 491
Cooling System......................... 424
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 426
Coolant Capacity...................... 456
Coolant Level......................... 428
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 428
500 INDEX

Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 425
Inspection........................... 424
Points to Remember.................... 429
Pressure Cap......................... 427
Radiator Cap......................... 427
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........425,456
Cruise Light........................... 191
Cupholders............................ 167
Customer Assistance..................... 489
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 133
Dealer Service.......................... 413
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield................71,263,269
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 410
Diesel Fuel............................ 360
Diesel Fuel Requirements.................. 360
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 137Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 434
Oil (Engine).......................... 414
Power Steering........................ 307
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 401
Disarming, Theft System................... 21
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 417
Used Engine Fluids.................... 417
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 154
Driving............................... 301
Off-Pavement......................... 302
Off-Road............................ 302
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 257
E-85 Fuel............................. 361
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
INDEX 501
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Sunglasses Storage....................... 154
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 46
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 320
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 417
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 187
Telescoping Steering Column............... 142
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 189
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 63
Theft System Arming...................... 20
Theft System Disarming.................... 21
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 170
Tilt Steering Column..................... 142
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 137
Tip Start.............................. 284
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 331
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 330Tire Markings.......................... 326
Tire Safety Information.................... 326
Tires ............................71,335,494
Air Pressure.......................... 336
Chains.............................. 343
Changing............................ 391
Compact Spare........................ 338
General Information.................... 335
High Speed.......................... 337
Inflation Pressures..................... 336
Jacking............................. 391
Life of Tires.......................... 341
Load Capacity........................ 331
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 345
Pressure Warning Light.................. 187
Quality Grading....................... 494
Radial.............................. 338
Replacement......................... 342
Rotation............................ 344
514 INDEX