2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE engine oil

WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could
lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchor
positions directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Do not use the cargo tie downs located on
the load floor. Improper usage of the tether
can lead to a failure of an infant or child
restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed. Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passen-
ger during panic braking or in an accident. Pets
should be restrained in the rear seat in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle accel-
eration in low gear can be detrimental and
should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent
with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality grades re-
fer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR
STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera-
tion. This should be considered a normal part
of the break-in and not interpreted as an indi-
cation of difficulty.
Additional Requirements For Diesel
Engine — If Equipped
During the first 1500 km avoid heavy loads, e.g.
driving at full throttle. Do not exceed 2/3 of the
maximum permissible engine speed for each
gear. Change gear in good time. Do not shift
down a gear manually in order to brake.
Top Tether Strap Mounting
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SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you uncon-
scious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing (CO) follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to
move your vehicle in or out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or
cooling controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed
and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi-
tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment. In addition, inspect
the exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as
required.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Never put floor mats or other floor cover-
ings on top of already installed floor mats.
Additional floor mats and other coverings
will reduce the size of the pedal area and
interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis.
Always properly reinstall and secure floor
mats that have been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall
into the driver foot well while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped un-
der the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
(Continued)WARNING!(Continued)
• If required, mounting posts must be prop-
erly installed, if not equipped from the fac-
tory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation
or mounting can cause interference with the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation
causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and
uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects lodged in the tread.
Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and
cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper
pressure. Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exte-
rior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on
the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and lock-
ing.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight park-
ing for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid
leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if
fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks
are suspected, the cause should be located
and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
•INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ................. 156
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................... 157
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ............ 158
• ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) . . . 163
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays . . 164
• EVIC White Telltale Lights ................... 167
• EVIC Amber Telltale Lights .................. 168
• EVIC Red Telltale Lights .................... 169
• Engine Oil Change Indicator System ............ 171
• Fuel Economy .......................... 171
• Vehicle Speed .......................... 172
• Trip Info .............................. 172
• Units ............................... 173
• Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) ....... 173
• TirePSI .............................. 173
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23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If EquippedThis light indicates the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) is off.
24. Vehicle Security Light This light will flash rapidly for ap-
proximately 15 seconds when the
vehicle theft alarm is arming. The
light will flash at a slower speed
continuously after the alarm is set.
The security light will also come on
for about three seconds when the ignition is first
turned on.
25. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal
range indicates that the engine cooling system
is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather, up
mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper
limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the ve-
hicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”
and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call an authorized
dealership for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealership for service if your ve-
hicle overheats. If you decide to look under
the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.26. Rear Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the
rear fog lights are on.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that
is located in the instrument cluster.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display
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•Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approxi-
mately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn
on, and remain on until fuel is added.
• Loose Gascap Indicator
If the vehicle diagnostic system
determines that the fuel filler cap is
loose, improperly installed, or
damaged, a loose gascap indica-
tor will display in the telltale display
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap
properly and press the SELECT button to turn
off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel
filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL).
• Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This light will turn on to indicate the
windshield washer fluid is low. •
SERV 4WDThe SERV 4WD light monitors the
electric shift 4WD system. If the
SERV 4WD light stays on or comes
on during driving, it means that the
4WD system is not functioning prop-
erly and that service is required.
EVIC Red Telltale LightsThis area will show reconfigurable red telltales.
These telltales include:
•Door Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that one or more door may be ajar.
• Liftgate Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that liftgate may be ajar. •
Liftgate Flipper Glass Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that liftgate flipper glass may be
ajar.
• Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pres-
sure. The light should turn on momen-
tarily when the engine is started. If the
light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light
turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not show how much
oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.
• Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the elec-
trical charging system. The light
should come on when the ignition
switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s
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WARNING!
In some circumstances a Transmission Tem-
perature Indicator, under continued operation,
could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust compo-
nents and cause a fire.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for
approximately 10 seconds after a single chime
has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indica-
tor system is duty cycle based, which means
the engine oil change interval may fluctuate,
dependent upon your personal driving style.Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, press and release the MENU but-
ton. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance)
refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
(Do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK
position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.
Fuel EconomyPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the
EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press and
release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the
following Fuel Economy functions displays in
the EVIC:
•
Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through
all the Trip Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following
information:
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver
Mode — If Equipped
Shows the average fuel economy since the last
reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will read “RESET” or show dashes for
two seconds. Then, the history information will
be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel average reading before the reset.
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Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the
last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC
position. Elapsed time will increment when the
ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function
is being displayed. Press and release the SE-
LECT button once to clear the resettable func-
tion being displayed. To reset all resettable
functions, press and hold the SELECT button
for two seconds. Current display will reset
along with other functions
UnitsPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Units” displays highlighted in the EVIC and
press the SELECT button. The EVIC, odometer,
and navigation system (if equipped) can be
changed between English and Metric units of
measure. To make your selection, scroll up or
down until the preferred setting is highlighted,
then press and release the SELECT button until
a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that setting has been selected.
Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until
“SYSTEM” displays highlighted in the EVIC and
press the SELECT button. Press the UP and
DOWN button to scroll through the available
information displays, then press SELECT to
display anyone of the following choices.
•Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
• Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
• Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
• Engine Hours
Displays the hours of engine operation.
Tire PSI
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Tire PSI” displays highlighted in the EVIC and
press the SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the following
System Status messages displays in the EVIC:
•
System OK
• System Warnings Displayed (will display all
currently active System Warnings)
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the
current pressure of all four road tires). For
additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitor System” in “Starting And Operating”.Tire Pressure Display
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