2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE maintenance reset

WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil
over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Due — Gasoline Engine
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due”
message will flash in the EVIC display for
approximately 10 seconds after a single chime
has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, depen-
dent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position if equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go. To turn off the message temporar-
ily, press and release the MENU button.To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to
the following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the
engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once to return
the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless
Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN po-
sition (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK
position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.
Oil Change Due — Diesel Engine
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The
"Oil Change Due"
message will display in the EVIC for five sec-
onds after a single chime has sounded at the
start of each ignition that an oil change is due.
The engine oil change indicator system is duty
cycle based, which means the engine oil
change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
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temporarily, press and release the MENU but-
ton. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the
engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
keep it fully pressed for at least 30 seconds.
3. Press and release the brake pedal six times
while holding the accelerator pedal pressed.
4. Perform one ignition OFF-ON cycle, start the
engine and verify that the reminder has been
reset.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.Fuel EconomyPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the
EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press and
release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the
following Fuel Economy functions displays in
the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
•
Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or L/100km
Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver
Mode — If Equipped
Shows the average fuel economy since the last
reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will read “RESET” or show dashes for
two seconds. Then, the history information will
be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel average reading before the reset.
The ECO message will display above the average
fuel economy in the EVIC display. This message
will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement
System (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to
operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a
fuel efficient manner.
This feature allows you to monitor when you are
driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be
used to modify driving habits in order to in-
crease fuel economy.
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a pushbutton in the center and controls the
volume and mode of the sound system. Press-
ing the top of the rocker switch will increase the
volume, and pressing the bottom of the rocker
switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio
switch between the various modes available.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a pushbutton in the center. The function of
the left-hand control is different depending on
which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control
operation in each mode.
Radio OperationPressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for
the next listenable station and pressing the
bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the
next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand
control will tune to the next preset station that
you have programmed in the radio preset push-
button.
CD PlayerPressing the top of the switch once will go to the
next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the
switch once will go to the beginning of the
current track, or to the beginning of the previous
track if it is within one second after the current
track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays
the second track; three times, it will play the
third, etc.
The center button on the left side rocker switch
has no function for a single-disc CD player.
However, when a multiple-disc CD player is
equipped on the vehicle, the center button will
select the next available CD in the player.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching
the surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a
soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid
scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thin-
ner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures
may become too high.
NOTE:
If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched,
reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or
dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection
encoding. Try a known good disc before con-
sidering disc player service.
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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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Refrigerant................. .317
Reminder, Seat Belt ..............40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . .207
Replacement Bulbs .............336
Replacement Keys ...............15
Replacement Parts ..............312
Replacement Tires ..............264
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .......177
Restraints, Child ................50
Restraints, Occupant .............31
Retractable Cargo Area Cover .......152
Roll Over Warning ................4
Rotation, Tires ................266
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .........60
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ........61
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........30, 60
Safety Tips ...................59
Schedule, Maintenance ........344, 359
Seat Belt Maintenance ............331
Seat Belt Reminder ..............40
Seat Belts .................33, 60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................36
And Pregnant Women ..........41
Child Restraint ............50, 56 Front Seat
.................33
Inspection .................60
Pretensioners ...............37
Reminder ................ .165
Shoulder Belt Anchorage .........36
Untwisting Procedure ...........35
Seats ......................94
Easy Entry ................104
Memory ................. .102
Power ...................95
Rear Folding ...............100
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ......16, 167
Selec-Terrain ................ .240
Selection of Oil ................314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...........15
Sentry Key Programming ...........16
Sentry Key Replacement ...........15
Service Assistance ..............372
Service Engine Soon

Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ..........162
Settings, Personal ..............184
Shifting ....................225
Automatic Transmission .........225
Shift Lever Override .............304
Shoulder Belts .................33
Side Airbag ...................46
Signals, Turn .........61, 163, 337, 338 SmartBeams
.................107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .........265
Snow Tires ................. .261
Sound Systems ................188
Sound Systems (Radio) ...........188
Spare Tire ................262, 295
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............273
Oil .................... .314
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....117,119
Speedometer .................166
Starting ....................220
Automatic Transmission .........220
Cold Weather ..............222
Engine Fails to Start ..........222
Starting and Operating ............220
Starting Procedures .............220
Steering Power ................248, 250
Tilt Column .............115,116
Wheel, Heated ..............116
Wheel Lock ................14
Wheel, Tilt .............115,116
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .......207
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ................. .207
Storage ....................335
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