2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE jump start

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.3.
Remove the protective cover over the remote posi-
tive(+)battery post. Pull upward on the cover to
remove it.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595

Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive(+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable to the positive(+)post of the booster battery.3. Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the
negative(-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper
cable to the remote negative(-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
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Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the
remote negative(-)post of the discharged vehicle.
7. Disconnect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable
from the negative(-)post of the booster battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive(+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive(+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi-
tive(+)battery post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Press and hold the lock button on the shift
lever. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617

Electric Rear Window Defrost.................294
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................125
Electronic Brake Control System...............494
Brake Assist System.....................495
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............496
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........215
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............497
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......306
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...............597
Hazard Warning Flasher..................582
Jump Starting.........................593
Tow Hooks...........................599
Emission Control System Maintenance..........610
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................616
Block Heater..........................445
Break-In Recommendations................108
Compartment.........................607Compartment Identification...............607
Cooling..............................627
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................50
Fails to Start..........................443
Flooded, Starting.......................443
Fuel Requirements......................541
Jump Starting.........................593
Oil .................................613
Oil Filler Cap.........................615
Oil Selection..........................614
Oil Synthetic..........................615
Overheating..........................582
Starting..............................439
Temperature Gauge.....................312
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................615
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................615
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............79
Entry System, Illuminated....................23
Ethanol................................542
686 INDEX

Integrated Power Module (Fuses)..............645
Interior Appearance Care....................643
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............208
Introduction..............................4
Inverter, Power...........................281
Jacking Instructions........................586
Jack Location............................583
Jack Operation...........................586
Jump Starting............................593
Key-In Reminder..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................38
Keyless Entry System.......................24
Keyless Go...............................14
Key, Programming.........................20
Key, Replacement..........................20
Keys...................................14Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................19
Lane Change Assist........................206
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................55
Latches................................113
Lead Free Gasoline........................541
Leaks, Fluid.............................113
Life of Tires.............................526
Liftgate.................................46
Liftgate Flipper Glass.......................47
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............293
Light Bulbs..............................113
Lights.................................113
Airbag...............................76
Anti-Lock............................310
Automatic Headlights...................198
Back-Up.............................656
Brake Assist Warning....................506
Brake Warning.........................308
690 INDEX