2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owner handbook (in English)

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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7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or
6 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
15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 12 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.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
334

22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or
18 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
30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.††
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
335

37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or
30 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
45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 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.
❏ 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
336

52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or
42 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
60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.††
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
337

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
338

82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or
66 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
90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.††
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.6L and 5.7L Engine).
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. †
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, 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.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
339

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
340