2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE engine coolant

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 while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy 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 reser-
voir, brake master cylinder, power steering
and transmission (5.7L only) 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.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.††
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends
and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.††
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 105,000 miles (168 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.††
❏ Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.††
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not required
to maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around
a motor vehicle. Do only that 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 competent mechanic.
Maintenance Schedule – Diesel
Engine
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service intervals
that are required to keep your vehicle operating
properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your dealer-
ship know your vehicle best, and have access
to factory trained information, genuine
MOPARparts, and specially designed elec- tronic and mechanical tools that can help pre-
vent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months, whichever comes first.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 15 minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy 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 reser-
voir, brake master cylinder, and power steer-
ing 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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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around
a motor vehicle. Do only that 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 competent mechanic.100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏Rotate tires.❏If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and
replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.❏Replace the fuel filter.❏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 Service Center
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)..............117
Adding Fuel ................265
Additives, Fuel ...............264
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .........304
Air Conditioner Maintenance .......305
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .......305
Air Conditioning System ..........205
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .....208
Air Filter ...................304
Air Pressure, Tires .............253
Air Suspension ...............236
Airbag .................. 37,43
Airbag Deployment .............44
Airbag Light ........... 42,45,56,159
Airbag Maintenance ............45
Airbag, Side ............. 39,41,43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . 39,41,43
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........164
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ......16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ......8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......245
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........163
Anti-Theft System .............164
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........326
Appearance Care .............315 Assist, Hill Start
..............249
Auto Down Power Windows ........25
Automatic Dimming Mirror .........67
Automatic Door Locks ...........21
Automatic Headlights ...........105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 205
Automatic Transmission .....222,226,313
Adding Fluid ...............315
Fluid and Filter Changes ........313
Fluid Level Check .........314,315
Fluid Type ................313
Special Additives ............314
Autostick ................ 225,230
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet
(Power Outlet) ...............142
Auxiliary Power Outlet ...........142
Battery ...................304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE) ...................19
Belts, Seat ................ 30,56
Blind Spot Monitoring ............69
Body Mechanism Lubrication .......305
Brake Assist System ............246
Brake Control System, Electronic .....245
Brake Fluid .................312 Brake System
...............311
Anti-Lock
(ABS) .............245
Fluid Check ...............312
Master Cylinder .............312
Parking ..................244
Warning Light ..............162
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......222
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle ....................55
Bulb Replacement .............322
Bulbs, Light .................58
Calibration, Compass ...........179
Camera, Rear ...............136
Capacities, Fluid ..............326
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................265
Power Steering .............243
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ......310
Car Washes ................316
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........56
Cargo Area Cover .............148
Cargo Area Features ...........146
Cargo Compartment ............146
Light ...................147
Cargo Light .................147
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Cargo Tie-Downs.............148
Cellular Phone ............. 74,204
Center High Mounted Stop Light .....325
Chains, Tire ................254
Changing A Flat Tire ...........283
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....55
Checks, Safety ...............55
Child Restraint .......... 47,49,51,53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......51
Child Safety Locks .............21
Clean Air Gasoline .............263
Climate Control ...............205
Cold Weather Operation .........218
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ....204
Compass ..................176
Compass Calibration ...........179
Compass Variance .............177
Computer, Trip/Travel ...........174
Connector UCI ....................183
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . 183
Conserving Fuel ..............173
Console, Overhead ............138
Cooling System ..............308
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......309
Coolant Capacity ............326
Coolant Level ..............310 Disposal of Used Coolant
.......310
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........309
Inspection ................308
Points to Remember ..........311
Pressure Cap ..............310
Radiator Cap ..............310
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............. 309,326
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......117
Cupholders .................144
Customer Assistance ...........356
Data Recorder, Event ............46
Daytime Running Lights ..........107
Defroster, Rear Window ..........150
Defroster, Windshield .........57,207
Diagnostic System, Onboard .......301
Diesel Fuel .................264
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........264
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .........315
Oil (Engine) ...............302
Power Steering .............243
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........291
Disposal Engine Oil ................304 Door Locks
.................20
Door
Locks, Automatic ...........21
Driving ...................238
Off-Pavement ..............239
Off-Road .................239
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy ..................173
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........68
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet) ...............142
Electronic Brake Control System .....245
Anti-Lock Brake System ........245
Brake Assist System ..........246
Electronic Roll Mitigation ........246
Traction Control System ........246
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) .....246
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................ 115,117
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....247
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 160,164
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......289
Hazard Warning Flasher ........282
Jacking ..................283
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Storing Your Vehicle............321
Sun Roof ................ 139,140
Sun Visor Extension .............69
Sunglasses Storage ............138
Supplemental Restraint
System - Airbag ...............37
Suspension, Air ..............236
Sway Control, Trailer ............248
Synthetic Engine Oil ............303
Tachometer .................159
Telescoping Steering Column ....113,114
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . 205
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . 164
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .......51
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..........148
Tilt Steering Column .........113,114
Tires ................... 58,252
Air Pressure ...............253
Chains ..................254
Changing ................283
High Speed ...............253
Inflation Pressures ............253
Jacking ..................283 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . 257
Pressure Warning Light
.........160
Radial ..................253
Replacement ..............255
Rotation .................256
Spare Tire ................283
Spinning .................253
Tread Wear Indicators .........254
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .......270
Tow/Haul Indicator Light .........160
Towing ................. 266,291
Disabled Vehicle ............291
Guide ...................270
Recreational ...............276
Weight ..................270
Towing Eyes ................290
Traction Control ..............246
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ........248
Trailer Towing ................266
Cooling System Tips ..........275
Hitches ..................275
Minimum Requirements .........271
Trailer and Tongue Weight .......270
Wiring ..................272 Trailer Towing Guide
............270
Trailer Weight ................270
Transfer Case ...............313
Maintenance ...............313
Transmission Automatic ........... 222,226,313
Maintenance ...............

313
Shifting ..................221
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...........19
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...........17
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) .....................17
Tread Wear Indicators ...........254
Turn Signals ........... 160,323,324
UCI Connector ...............183
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .....74
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector .................183
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ......32
Upholstery Care ..............317
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