2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owner handbook (in English)

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-12106 or an equivalent coolant.
Engine Oil – Non ACEA Categories
(3.6L Engine) We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil – ACEA Categories (3.6L Engine) For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, we recommend you use 5W-20 engine oils that meet the requirements of ACEA C3.
Engine Oil – Non ACEA Categories
(5.7L Engine) We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil – ACEA Categories (5.7L Engine) For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, we recommend you use 5W-20 engine oils that meet the requirements of ACEA C3.
Engine Oil – 3.0L Diesel Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106 and approved ACEA C3.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 91 Octane
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 91 Octane Acceptable - 95 Octane Recommended
Fuel Selection – 3.0L Diesel Engine 50 Cetane or higher (Less than 15 ppm Sulfur)
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Axle Differential (Rear) – 5.7L Engine With
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use 75W-85 Castrol SAF Carbon Mod or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Rear) – 5.7L Engine Without
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use 75W-85 Fuchs 5010D or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® Brake & Clutch Fluid DOT 4, that meets the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-9971.
Power Steering Reservoir – 3.0L Diesel Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid that meets Chrysler Material Standard MS-11655.
Power Steering Reservoir – 3.6L Engine and
5.7L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, or MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
•MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................344•Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline Engine .............344
• Maintenance Schedule – Diesel Engine ..............359
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline
Engine
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in
this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle war-
ranty and ensure the best vehicle performance
and reliability. More frequent maintenance may
be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short
trip driving. Inspection and service should also
be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for sched-
uled maintenance.On Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil Change Re-
quired” will be displayed in the EVIC and a
single chime will sound, indicating that an oil
change is necessary.
The oil change indicator message will illuminate
approximately 7,000 miles (11,200 km) after the
most recent oil change was performed. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within 500 miles (800 km).
NOTE:
•
The oil change indicator message will not
monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicles oil if it has been 12
months since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated. •
Change your engine oil more often if you
drive your vehicle off-road for an ex-
tended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or
12 months, whichever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the sched-
uled oil change. If this scheduled oil change is
performed by someone other than your autho-
rized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
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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
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15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 24 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
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22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 36 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.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer
towing, change the front and rear axle fluid.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer
towing, change the transfer case fluid level.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine). *
* The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, monthly intervals do not apply.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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30,000 Miles (48,000 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.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid level.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 60 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
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