2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE engine

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the frontand the rear.
NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front
tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded
off-road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway
towing. You could damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle; chains may cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, causing serious injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and theshift lever cannot be moved out of
the PARK position, you can use
the following procedure to
temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the rubber cupholder
liner to the right of the shift lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without
starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L ENGINE
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5.7L Engine
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6.4L ENGINE
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
3.6L Engine MOPAR® Engine Coolant/ Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 10.4 Quarts
(9.9 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine –
Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR® Engine Coolant/
Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 15.4 Quarts
(14.6 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine – With
Trailer Tow Package. MOPAR® Engine Coolant/
Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts
(15.2 Liters)
6.4 Liter Engine MOPAR® Engine Coolant/ Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts
(15.2 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L API certified 5W-30 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts
(5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
5.7L API certified 5W-20 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
6.4L For best performance and
maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions,
the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute
(API) categories of SM or
SM/CF. The manufacturer
recommends the use of a full
synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine
oil or equivalent. 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7L, 6.4L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent.
—
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 6.4L LZTR6AP11EG (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Transfer Case – 3.6L
Engine Shell Automatic Transmission
Fluid 3353 or equivalent.
—
Transfer Case – 5.7L
Engine MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product. —
Transfer Case – 6.4L
Engine MOPAR® NV146 Transfer Case
Fluid or equivalent.
—
Axle Differential
(Front/Rear) We recommend you use
MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85. —
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine With
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use
MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85 with
friction modifier additive.
—
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine Without
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use
MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
—
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering
Reservoir – 3.6L Engine MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid or
equivalent meeting MS-11655,
such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or
Pentosin CHF 11s. —
Power Steering
Reservoir – 5.7L, 6.4L
Engine MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product.
Fuel Selection 3.6L,
5.7L 87 Octane acceptable.
89 Octane recommended for
5.7L. 24.6 Gallons
(93 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 6.4L Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or Higher.
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap
can operate on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000
169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ir-
regular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
InspecttheCVjoints. XXXX
Inspecttheexhaustsystem. XXXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid and change if
necessary. XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if
necessary. XXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000
169,000
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months or 104,000 miles (169,000 km)
whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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