2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE check engine light

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• 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.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.8
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 613

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .225
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............580
Adding Fuel ............................ .517
Additives, Fuel .......................... .515
Airbag ..................................70
Airbag Deployment ........................81
Airbag Light .............................78
Airbag Maintenance ........................83
Airbag, Side ..............................73
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................74
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .567
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................569
Air Conditioning Filter .....................570
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................569
Air Conditioning System ....................434
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .495
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8Antenna, Satellite Radio
.....................386
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................579
Disposal ............................ .581
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................474
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................322
Anti-Theft System ........................ .324
Appearance Care ........................ .589
Assistance Towing ........................ .152
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................125
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .202
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........434
Automatic Transmission ....................456
Adding Fluid ........................ .589
Autostick ........................... .463
Fluid and Filter Changes .................589
Fluid Change ........................ .589
Fluid Level Check ..................... .587
640 INDEX

Fluid Type.......................... .587
Special Additives ...................... .588
Autostick .............................. .463
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........286
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................286
Battery ................................ .568
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat ...............................54
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .129
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................572
B-Pillar Location ......................... .489
Brake Assist System ...................... .475
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............473
Brake Fluid ............................ .584
Brake System ........................... .583
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .474
Fluid Check .......................... .584
Master Cylinder ....................... .584Parking
............................. .471
Warning Light ........................ .321
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................455
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........111
Bulb Replacement ........................ .602
Bulbs, Light .............................116
Calibration, Compass ..................... .353
Camera, Rear ........................... .264
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .608
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .517
Oil (Engine) ......................... .566
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............581
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................113
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .300
Cargo Area Features ...................... .297
Cargo Compartment ...................... .297
Light .............................. .298
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INDEX 641

Cargo Light............................ .298
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .301
Car Washes ............................ .590
Cellular Phone .......................... .433
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............607
Certification Label ........................ .521
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .485
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .561
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............112
Checks, Safety ............................112
Child Restraint ............................86
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .513
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .591
Climate Control ......................... .434
Clock ................................. .364
Cold Weather Operation ....................451
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............433Compact Spare Tire
....................... .499
Compass .............................. .351
Compass Calibration ...................... .353
Compass Variance ........................ .352
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .344
Connector UCI ............................... .389
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........389
Conserving Fuel ......................... .342
Console, Overhead ....................... .267
Contract, Service ......................... .633
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........581
Cooling System .......................... .578
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............580
Coolant Capacity ...................... .608
Coolant Level ........................ .578
Disposal of Used Coolant .................581
Drain, Flush, and Refill ..................579
Inspection ........................... .582
642 INDEX

Tow Hooks.......................... .553
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........561
Engine ................................ .559
Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Break-In Recommendations ................111
Checking Oil Level .....................564
Compartment ........................ .559
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................578
Cooling ............................. .578
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................49
Fails to Start ......................... .451
Flooded, Starting ...................... .451
Fuel Requirements ..................... .513
Jump Starting ........................ .548
Oil ................................ .564
Oil Change Interval .....................565
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .566
Oil Selection ......................... .565
Oil Synthetic ......................... .566Overheating
......................... .536
Starting ............................. .447
Temperature Gauge .....................324
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .566
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............81
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .514
Event Data Recorder ........................84
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................49
Exhaust System ...........................113
Exterior Lights ...........................116
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Air Conditioning ...................... .570
Engine Oil ........................... .567
Engine Oil Disposal .....................566
Flashers ............................... .536
Hazard Warning ...................... .536
644 INDEX

Turn Signal...........................116
Flipper Glass, Liftgate .......................45
Flooded Engine Starting ....................451
Fluid Capacities ......................... .608
Fluid Leaks .............................116
Fluid Level Checks Brake .............................. .584
Cooling System ....................... .578
Engine Oil ........................... .564
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........609
Fog Lights ............................. .317
Fog Light Service ........................ .604
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .190
Forward Collision Warning ..................250
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................536
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................552
Front Axle (Differential) .....................585
Fuel .................................. .513
Adding ............................. .517Additives
........................... .515
Clean Air ........................... .513
Conserving .......................... .342
Ethanol ............................. .514
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....................517
Gasoline ............................ .513
Gauge .............................. .323
Light .............................. .337
Materials Added ...................... .515
Methanol ........................... .514
Octane Rating ........................ .513
Requirements ........................ .513
Saver Mode .......................... .342
Tank Capacity ........................ .608
Fueling ............................... .517
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .342
Fuel Saver ............................. .342
Fuel

System Caution ...................... .519
Fuses ................................. .594
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Life of Tires............................ .502
Liftgate .................................45
Liftgate Flipper Glass .......................45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............303
Light Bulbs ..............................116
Lights .................................116
Airbag ...............................78
Anti-Lock ........................... .322
Automatic Headlights ...................202
Back-Up ............................ .605
Brake Assist Warning ....................481
Brake Warning ........................ .321
Bulb Replacement ..................... .603
Cargo .............................. .298
Center Mounted Stop ....................607
Daytime Running ..................... .204
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................201
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .481
Exterior ..............................116 Fog ................................
.317
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................536
Headlights .......................... .603
Headlights On With Wipers ...............202
High Beam Indicator ....................317
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............317
Illuminated Entry .......................21
Low Fuel ........................... .337
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........315
Map Reading ......................... .208
Passing ..............................211
Reading ............................ .208
Rear Servicing ........................ .605
Rear Tail ............................ .605
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .320
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..............324
Service ............................. .603
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .315
648 INDEX

Side Marker......................... .605
SmartBeams ......................... .203
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............318
Tow/Haul Indicator .....................317
Traction Control ....................... .481
Turn Signal ...........................116
Vanity Mirror ........................ .128
Loading Vehicle ......................... .521
Tires ............................... .489
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door ........................34
Child Protection ........................34
Door ................................32
Power Door ...........................33
Lubrication, Body ........................ .572
Maintenance Free Battery ....................568
Maintenance Procedures ....................563
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .612Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)
.......315
Manual, Service ......................... .636
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............193
Memory Seat ........................... .193
Memory Seats and Radio ....................193
Methanol .............................. .514
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .344
Mirrors ............................... .124
Automatic Dimming ....................125
Electric Powered ...................... .127
Electric Remote ....................... .127
Exterior Folding ....................... .126
Heated ............................. .128
Outside ............................. .126
Rearview ........................... .124
Vanity .............................. .128
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .342
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
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INDEX 649