2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE maintenance

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................117
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................309
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................443
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................535
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................557
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................611
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................629
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INDEX ....................................................................639
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR
parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an
unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because
of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of
control it may roll over when some other vehicles may
not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
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Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
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and lubricant changes should be consistent with antici-
pated climate and conditions under which vehicle opera-
tions will occur. For the recommended viscosity and
quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
•
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......238
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........240
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......243
▫ General Information ...................247
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . .248
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped. . . .250
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .254
▫ ParkSense Sensors....................255
▫ ParkSense Warning Display .............256
▫ ParkSense Display....................257
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ........260
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .261▫
Cleaning The ParkSense System..........261
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .......262
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .264
▫ Turning ParkView On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............266
▫ Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............266
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................267
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............267
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .268
▫ Sunglasses

Bin Door ...................269
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .269
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .271
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▫Programming A Rolling Code .............272
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........274
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......275
▫ Using HomeLink .....................277
▫ Security ........................... .277
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................277
▫ General Information ....................278
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........279
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............280
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........284
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............280
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........284
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................285 ▫
Venting Sunroof — Express ..............281
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................281
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .282
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................282
▫ Ignition OFF Operation .................282
 COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH
POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED ..........282
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............284
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........284
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............284
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........284
▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ..........284
▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .....285
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▫Closing Power Shade — Express ...........285
▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ......285
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................285
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .285
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................286
▫ Ignition OFF Operation .................286
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................286
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........286
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED ........291
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .293
 STORAGE ........................... .294
▫ Glove Compartment ...................294
▫ Door Storage ........................ .295▫
Center Console ...................... .295
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................297
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight .................297
▫ Cargo Storage Bins ....................298
▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped ........................ .300
▫ Rear Cargo Tie-Downs .................301
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............303
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............303
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................304
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED .....305
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Display Warnings And Maintenance
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
warning will display when conditions temporarily limit
system performance. This most often occurs at times of
poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC
system may also become temporarily blinded due to
obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the
EVIC will display “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” and the system will deactivate.
The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message
can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly
reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and
snow). The ACC system will recover after the vehicle has
left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is
not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this
warning may temporarily occur.NOTE:
If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control is still available. For additional information refer
to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this
section.
Clean Radar Sensor Warning
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