2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE steering

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil
when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
NOTE:
Fill engine oil one quart at a time.
CAUTION!
•Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
•Operating the engine with the oil levels below the
safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the
top of the safe zone may cause engine damage.
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
Control
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp
Blue Stop Lamps
M2 20 Amp
Yellow Electronic Limit Slip
Differential/AirSuspension
M3 20 Amp
Yellow Liftgate/Headrest
M5 25 Amp
Natural 115V AC Power
InverterCavity Car- tridgeFuse Mini
Fuse Description
M6 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
M7 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet #2
(Switchable)
M8 20 Amp
Yellow Front Heated Seat &
Steering Wheel
M9 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Heated Seats
M10 15 Amp
Blue Video/Universal
Garage Door Opener
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission We recommend you use MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPARATF+4Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Front Axle We recommend you use 75W-85 Fuch 5010D
Rear Axle We recommend you use 75W-85 Castrol SAF Carbon Mod.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPARDOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703.
If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPARPower Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid.
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Paint Care............................. .589
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .471
Park Sense System, Rear ....................254
Passing Light ............................211
Personal Settings ......................... .354
Pets ...................................111
Pets, Transporting .........................111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........490
Power Door Locks ............................33
Inverter ............................. .291
Lift Gate ..............................47
Mirrors ............................. .127
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........286
Seats ............................... .176
Steering ............................ .470
Sunroof ............................. .279
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ...........219Windows
.............................41
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................68
Preparation for Jacking .....................539
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................62
Programmable Electronic Features .............354
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry)....22
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .497
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........581
Radio Operation ......................... .433
Radio Remote Controls .....................431
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................216
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................585
Rear Camera ........................... .264
Rear Cross Path ......................... .136
Rear Cupholder ......................... .293
Rear Park Sense System .....................254
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .190
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INDEX 651

Starting.................................28
Automatic Transmission ..................447
Cold Weather ........................ .451
Engine Fails to Start .....................451
Remote ...............................28
Starting and Operating .....................447
Starting Procedures ....................... .447
Steering Power .............................. .470
Tilt Column .......................... .218
Wheel, Heated ........................ .220
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .218
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............431
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .431
Storage ............................... .601
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .441
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .601
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .269
Sun Roof .............................. .279Sun Visor Extension
...................... .129
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........70
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .480
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .566
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Tachometer ............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column .................218
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........434
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............324
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................301
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .218
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........489
Tires ..................................116 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................502
Air Pressure ......................... .494
Compact Spare ....................... .499
General Information .....................494
High Speed .......................... .496
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