2013 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 reservoir,
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. 7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 12 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
345

† 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.
Severe Duty Conditions
†† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter at
every 4500 miles (7,500 km) or 12 months if
using your vehicle under any of the following
severe duty conditions:
• Stop and go driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 240 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.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 240 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
358

•Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial
service).
• Off-road or desert operation.
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 main-
tenance intervals be performed at your selling
dealer. The technicians at your dealership know
your vehicle best, and have access to factory
trained information, genuine MOPAR® parts, and
specially designed electronic and mechanical
tools that can help prevent 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.
•
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
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 reservoir,
brake master cylinder, and power steering
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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ..............119
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .322
Adding Fuel ................. .276
Additives, Fuel ................274
Airbag ...................41, 46
Airbag Deployment ..............47
Airbag Light ...........45, 49, 60, 162
Airbag Maintenance ..............48
Airbag, Side ..............43, 44, 46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . .43, 44, 46
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...............315
Air Conditioner Maintenance ........316
Air Conditioning Filter ............317
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .........317
Air Conditioning System ...........209
Air Pressure, Tires ..............260
Air Suspension ................241
Alarm (Security Alarm) ............167
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ........16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .......8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......322, 340
Disposal .................323
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......252
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........166
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . .16 Anti-Theft System
..............167
Appearance Care ...............328
Assist, Hill Start ................256
Auto Down Power Windows .........26
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..........70
Automatic Door Locks .............22
Automatic Headlights .............107
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .......177
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .209
Automatic Transmission .....226, 231, 328
Adding Fluid ...............328
Fluid and Filter Changes ........328
Fluid Change ..............328
Fluid Level Check .........326, 327
Fluid T

ype................326
Special Additives ............327
Autostick ................ .230, 235
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) . .146
Auxiliary Power Outlet ............146
Battery .................... .316
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) ...........20
Belts, Seat ................ .33, 60
Body Mechanism Lubrication ........318
Brake Assist System .............252
Brake Control System, Electronic ......252Brake Fluid
................. .324
Brake System .................324
Anti-Lock (ABS) .............252
Fluid Check ...............324
Master Cylinder .............324
Parking ................. .250
Warning Light ..............165
Brake/Transmission Interlock ........226
Bulb Replacement ..............336
Bulbs, Light ...................61
Calibration, Compass ............184
Camera, Rear .................139
Capacities, Fluid ...............340
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................276
Power Steering .............250
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ......323
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..........60
Cargo Area Cover ..............152
Cargo Area Features .............151
Cargo Compartment .............151
Light ...................151
Cargo Light ................. .151
Cargo Tie-Downs ...............153
Car Washes ................. .329
Cellular Phone ............. .72,

209
394

Center High Mounted Stop Light......339
Chains, Tire ................. .265
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ......59
Checks, Safety .................59
Child Restraint ........50, 53, 54, 55, 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......54, 55
Child Safety Locks ...............23
Clean Air Gasoline ..............274
Cleaning Wheels ................. .329
Climate Control ................209
Cold Weather Operation ...........222
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ......208
Compact Spare Tire .............262
Compass ...................182
Compass Calibration .............184
Compass Variance ..............182
Computer, Trip/Travel ............179
Connector UCI ................... .189
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . .189
Conserving Fuel ...............178
Console, Overhead ..............140
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . .323
Cooling System ................321
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......322
Coolant Capacity ............340 Coolant Level
..............323
Disposal of Used Coolant ........323
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........321
Inspection .............321, 323
Points to Remember ..........324
Pressure Cap ..............323
Radiator Cap ...............323
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) .............322, 340
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .......119
Cupholders ................. .149
Customer Assistance .............372
Data Recorder, Event .............49
Daytime Running Lights..........

.108
Defroster, Rear Window ...........154
Defroster, Windshield ..........60, 212
Diesel Fuel ................. .275
Diesel Fuel Requirements ..........275
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .........327
Oil (Engine) ...............313
Power Steering .............250
Disabled Vehicle Towing ...........304
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......323
Door Locks ...................21 Door Locks, Automatic
............22
Driving .................... .244
Off-Pavement ..............245
Off-Road .................245
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ................. .178
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...............146
Electric Rear Window Defrost ........154
Electric Remote Mirrors ............71
Electronic Brake Control System ......252
Brake Assist System ..........252
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......253
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........117,119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......253
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ............164, 168
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......302
Hazard Warning Flasher ........294
Jump Starting ..............300
Engine Air Cleaner ................315
Break-In Recommendations .......59
Compartment .........309, 310, 311
395

Odometer...................164
Trip ................... .164
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ......245
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ......245
Oil Change Indicator .............177
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .........177
Oil, Engine ................. .313
Capacity .................340
Change Interval ..........177, 313
Diesel ...................314
Dipstick ................. .313
Disposal .................315
Filter ...................315
Filter Disposal ..............315
Identification Logo ............313
Materials Added to ...........315
Recommendation .........314, 340
Synthetic .................315
Viscosity ..............314, 340
Oil Filter, Selection ..............315
Onboard Diagnostic System .........312
Operating Precautions ............312
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ......6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...........71
Overdrive ................231, 236
Overdrive OFF Switch .........231, 236
Overhead Console ..............140 Overheating, Engine
..........167, 294
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......6
Paint Care ................. .328
Paint Damage ................328
Parking Brake ................ .250
Park Sense System, Rear ..........134
Passing Light .................112
Personal Settings ...............184
Pets .......................58
Phone, Cellular ................. 7

2
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) .......72
Power Door Locks ................22
Lift Gate ..................29
Mirrors ...................71
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .146
Seats ................ .94, 95
Steering ..............248, 250
Sunroof ...............142, 144
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....116
Windows ..................26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .......41
Preparation for Jacking ...........295
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................37 Programmable Electronic Features
.....184
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ...............19
Quadra-Lift ................. .241
Quadra-Trac .................237
Radial Ply Tires ................261
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . .323
Radio Operation ...............209
Radio (Sound Systems) ...........188
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........114
Rear Axle (Differential) ............325
Rear Camera .................139
Rear Cupholder ................149
Rear Fog Lights ...............168
Rear Park Sense System ..........134
Rear Seat, Folding ..............100
Rear Window Features ...........154
Rear Wiper/Washer .............154
Recorder, Event Data .............49
Recreational Towing .............287
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ................288
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ................290
399

Storage, Vehicle............213, 335
Storing Your Vehicle .............335
Sunglasses Storage .............141
Sun Roof ................142, 144
Sun Visor Extension ..............72
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag. . .41
Suspension, Air ................241
Sway Control, Trailer .............255
Synthetic Engine Oil .............315
Tachometer ................. .162
Telescoping Steering Column .....115,116
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . .209
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . .167
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ........54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .........16
Theft System (Security Alarm) ........16
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ...........153
Tilt Steering Column ..........115,116
Tires ....................61, 259
Aging (Life of Tires) ...........264
Air Pressure ...............259
Chains ................. .265
Compact Spare .............262
General Information ...........259
High Speed ...............260
Inflation Pressures ............260 Life of Tires
...............264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .266
Pressure Warning Light .........164
Radial ...................261
Replacement ...............264
Rotation ................ .266
Safety ...................259
Snow Tires ................261
Spare Tire ................295
Spinning ................ .263
Tread Wear Indicators ..........263
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ........281
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ...........163
Towing ................. .278, 304
Disabled V

ehicle.............304
Guide ...................281
Recreational ...............287
Weight ................. .281
Towing Eyes ................ .303
Traction Control ................252
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .........255
Trailer Towing ................ .278
Cooling System Tips ..........285
Hitches ................. .286
Minimum Requirements .........282
Trailer and Tongue Weight .......281
Wiring ...................284 Trailer Towing Guide
.............281
Trailer Weight .................281
Transfer Case ................326
Maintenance ...............326
Transmission Automatic ...........226, 231, 326
Maintenance ...............326
Shifting ................. .225
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ..........20
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ..........19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . .19
Transporting Pets ...............58
Tread Wear Indicators ............263
Turn Signals ............163, 337, 338
UCI Connector ................189
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) .......72
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .................189
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .......35
Vanity Mirrors .................72
Variance, Compass ..............182
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ......8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ........8
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