2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE coolant reservoir

•5.7L Engine — bundled and fastened to the injector
harness.
•3.0L Diesel Engine — on the passenger side of the
vehicle, mounted on a stud between the fresh airbox
and coolant reservoir.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
286 STARTING AND OPERATING

ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Battery
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Power Distribution Center 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Air Cleaner Filter 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 4.7L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Battery
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Power Distribution Center 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Air Cleaner Filter
6 — Integrated Power ModuleMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Power Distribution Center 9 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Integrated Power Module 11 — Air Cleaner Filter
6 — Battery 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.0L DIESEL
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Power Distribution Center 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Integrated Power Module 9 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter
5 — BatteryMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409
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if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Electronic Vehicle
Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level whilethe vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•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, power steering and transmission
(4.7L and 5.7L only) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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•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.
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