2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning

NOTE:
•The TPMS is not intended to replace nor-
mal tire care and maintenance, or to pro-
vide warning of a tire failure or condition.
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire
pressure gauge while adjusting your tire
pressure.
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure using an accurate tire gauge,
even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.
• Seasonal temperature changes will affect
tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor
the actual tire pressure in the tire.Base SystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
uses wireless technology with wheel rim-
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pres-
sure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as
part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
readings to the Receiver Module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important, for you to regu-
larly check the tire pressure in all of your
tires, and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following compo-
nents:
•Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
A low spare tire will not cause the Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light to illuminate, a warning
message to appear, or the chime to sound. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster, a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”
message will display in the instrument
cluster for 5 seconds, an "Inflate to XXX"mes-
sage will be displayed and an audible chime will
be activated, when one or more of the four
active road tire pressures are low. Should this
occur, you should stop as soon as possible,
check the inflation pressure of each tire on your
vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value dis-
played in the "Inflate to XXX" message. The
system will automatically update and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extin-
guish, once the updated tire pressures have
been received. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) to receive this information.
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on
solid when a system fault is detected. In addi-
tion, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message
may be displayed for approximately 5 seconds
when a system fault is detected, and a chime
will sound. If the ignition switch is cycled, this
sequence will repeat, providing the system fault
still exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will turn off when the fault condition no
longer exists. A system fault can occur by any of
the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same Radio Fre-
quencies as the TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window
tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or
wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.NOTE:There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in
the spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to
monitor the tire pressure. If you install the
spare tire, in place of a road tire, that has a
pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a
chime will sound, a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”
message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster for a minimum of five seconds, an
Inflate to XXX
message will be displayed and
the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
turn ON. After driving the vehicle for up to 20
minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid. In addition, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message will be displayed for a minimum of
five seconds. For each subsequent ignition
switch cycle, a chime will sound, a “SERVICE
TPM SYSTEM” message will be displayed for
a minimum of five seconds, and the Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and
off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. Once you repair or replace the original road
tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of
the spare tire, the TPMS will update automati-
cally and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure
is below the low-pressure warning limit in any
of the four active road tires. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
Premium System – If EquippedThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
uses wireless technology with wheel rim-
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pres-
sure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as
part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
readings to the Receiver Module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important, for you to regu-
larly check the tire pressure in all of your
tires and to maintain the proper pressure.
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The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) con-
sists of the following components:
•Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
•
Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Mes-
sages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic dis-
playing tire pressures
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster, and an audible chime will be
activated, when one or more of the four
active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the
EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”
message for a minimum of five seconds, an
"Inflate to XXX" message and a graphic display of
the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) “flash- ing.” Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Your system can be set to display pressure
units in PSI, kPa, or BAR.
Should a low tire condition occur on any of the
four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon
as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is
“flashing” on the graphic display to the vehicle’s
recommended cold tire pressure displayed inthe
"Inflate to XXX" message. The system will
automatically update, the graphic display of the
pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extin-
guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have
been received. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) to receive this information.
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on
solid when a system fault is detected. The
system fault will also sound a chime. The EVIC
will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” mes-
sage for a minimum of five seconds. This mes-
sage is then followed by a graphic display, with
“- -“ in place of the pressure value(s), indicating
which Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s) is not
being received.
NOTE:
Your system can be set to display pressure
units in PSI or kPa.
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If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will
repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If
the system fault no longer exists, the Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring Telltale Light will no longer
flash, the"SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message
will not be present, and a pressure value will be
displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can
occur by any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same Radio Fre-
quencies as the TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window
tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or
wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.
The EVIC will also display a
"SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM" message for a minimum of five sec-
onds when a system fault is detected possibly
related to an incorrect sensor location fault. In
this case, the "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" mes-
sage is then followed by a graphic display, with
pressure values still shown. This indicates the
pressure values are still being received from the
TPM Sensors but they may not be located in the
correct vehicle position. However, the system
still needs to be serviced as long as the "SER-
VICE TPM SYSTEM" message exists.
NOTE:
There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor
in the spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to
monitor the tire pressure. If you install the
spare tire in place of a road tire that has a
pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
remain ON, a chime will sound, and the EVIC
will still display a “flashing” pressure value
in the graphic display and an
Inflate to
XXX kPa message will be displayed. After
driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off
for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the EVIC will display a “SERVICE
TPM SYSTEM message for five seconds
and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value. For each subsequent igni-
tion switch cycle, a chime will sound, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on solid, and the EVIC will display a
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for five
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in
place of the pressure value. Once you repair
or replace the original road tire, and reinstall
it on the vehicle in place of the spare tire, the
TPMS will update automatically.
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In addition, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC
will display a new pressure value instead of
dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is below
the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four
active road tires. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
TPMS DeactivationThe TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all
four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with
wheel and tire assemblies that do not have
TPMS Sensors, such as when installing winter
wheel and tire assemblies on your vehicle To
deactivate the TPMS, first, replace all four
wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires
not equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) Sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for
20 minutes above 24 km/h (15 mph). The TPMS
will chime, the"TPM Telltale Light" will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on and the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) will display the “SERVICE TPM SYS-
TEM” message and then display dashes (--) in
place of the pressure values. Beginning with the
next ignition switch cycle, the TPMS will no
longer chime or display the “SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM” message in the EVIC but dashes (--)
will remain in place of the pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel
and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires
equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the
vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 24 km/h
(15 mph). The TPMS will chime, the
"TPM
Telltale Light" will flash on and off for 75 sec-
onds and then turn off, and the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display
the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message. The
EVIC will also display pressure values in place
of the dashes. On the next ignition switch cycle
the "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message will no
longer be displayed as long as no system fault
exists.
General InformationTransmitter and receivers operate on a carrier
frequency of 433.92 MHz as required by EEC
regulations. These devices must be certified to
conform to specific regulations in each indi-
vidual country. Two sets of regulations are in-
volved: ETS (European Telecommunication
Standard) 300–220, which most countries use,
and German BZT federal regulation 225Z125,
which is based on ETC 300–220 but has addi-
tional unique requirements. Other defined re-
quirements are noted in ANNEX VI of COMMIS-
SION DIRECTIVE 95/56/EC. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence.
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to pre-
vent carbon monoxide poisoning:
•Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odor-
less gas which can kill. Never run the
engine in a closed area, such as a garage,
and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If
the vehicle is stopped in an open area with
the engine running for more than a short
period, adjust the ventilation system to
force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
• Guard against carbon monoxide with
proper maintenance. Have the exhaust
system inspected every time the vehicle is
raised. Have any abnormal conditions re-
paired promptly. Until repaired, drive with
all side windows fully open.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Keep the liftgate closed when driving your
vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and
other poisonous exhaust gases from en-
tering the vehicle.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS —
DIESEL ENGINE
Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable
supplier. For most year-round service, No. 2
diesel fuel, meeting ASTM specification D-975
Grade S15, will provide good performance. If
the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below
20° F or -7° C), or is required to operate at
colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged pe-
riods, use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute
the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection from fuel
gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filters.
This
vehicle must only use premium diesel fuel
that meets the requirements of EN 590. Bio-
diesel blends that meet EN 590 may also be
used.
CAUTION!
The manufacturer requires that you must fuel
this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway
Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and
prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel
fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid dam-
age to the emissions control system.
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WARNING!
Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel-
blending agent. They can be unstable under
certain conditions and hazardous or explo-
sive when mixed with diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water.
To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accu-
mulated water from the fuel/water separator
using the provided fuel/water separator drain. If
you buy good quality fuel and follow the cold
weather advice above, fuel conditioners should
not be required in your vehicle. If available in
your area, a high cetane “premium” diesel fuel
may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up
performance.ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel
filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch
(located under the headlamp switch). 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel
filler cap.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
Fuel Filler Cap
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CAUTION!
•Damage to the fuel system or emission
control system could result from using an
improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting
cap could let impurities into the fuel sys-
tem. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap
can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors
escaping from the system.
• A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MIL
to turn on.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not
“top off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the gas cap is
removed or the tank is being filled.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and fed-
eral fire regulations and may cause the
malfunction indicator light to turn on.
•
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place gas
containers on the ground while filling.
NOTE:
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off,
the fuel tank is full.
•
Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn
until you hear one click. This is an indica-
tion that the cap is properly tightened.
•If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL
will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tight-
ened every time the vehicle is refueled.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use
the fuel filler door emergency release.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Push down on the inboard edge of the left
storage bin, this will pop up the outboard edge.
3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other
hand to disengage snaps.
4. Remove the storage bin.
5. Pull the release cable.
Release Cable
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