2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning

Brake System
Brake Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service, or immedi-
ately if the “Brake System Warning Light” indicates
system failure.
The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic
reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a
“MAX” mark and a “MIN” mark. The fluid level must be
kept within these two marks. Do not add fluid above the
full mark because leakage may occur at the cap.
With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted.Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.WARNING!
•
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 91

WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a accident.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in an accident.
92 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — B6 To B20
Biodiesel
NOTE:
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (12 875 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first when using Biodiesel blends greater
than 5% (B5).
• The owner is required to monitor mileage for B6-B20
biodiesel, the automatic oil change indicator system
does not reflect the use of biofuels.
104 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 107

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............87
Adding Fuel ..............................63
Airbag Light .............................19
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .....77
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................86
Capacities .............................93
Disposal ..............................89
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................11
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type .............................96
Axle Fluid ...............................96
Battery .................................84
Brake Fluid ..............................96
Brake System .............................91
Fluid Check ............................91
Master Cylinder .........................91
Warning Light ..........................15 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
...........93
Capacities, Fluid ...........................93
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ............................75
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................88
Charge Air Cooler .........................90
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............88
Cooling System ...........................84
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................87
Coolant Capacity ........................93
Coolant Level ...........................85
Disposal of Used Coolant ..................89
Drain, Flush, and Refill ....................85
Points to Remember ......................89
Pressure Cap ...........................88
Radiator Cap ...........................88
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............86
110 INDEX

Fuel...................................44
Adding ...............................63
Diesel ................................44
Filter .................................78
Gauge ................................16
Requirements ...........................44
Specifications ...........................45
Tank Capacity ..........................93
Fueling .................................63
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................14
Fuel .................................16
Speedometer ...........................12
Tachometer ............................11
Voltmeter ..............................39
Gross Axle Weight Rating ....................50
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................49High Beam Indicator
........................12
Hitches Trailer Towing ..........................52
Information Center, Vehicle ...................21
Instrument Cluster .........................10
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............26
Lights Airbag ................................19
Anti-Lock .............................11
Brake Warning ..........................15
Fog ..................................12
High Beam Indicator ......................12
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........12
Seat Belt Reminder .......................11
Security Alarm ..........................20
112 INDEX

Starting.................................35
Automatic Transmission ...................36
Engine Block Heater ......................36
Remote ................................6
Starting Procedures .........................35
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .............35
Tachometer ..............................11
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .............14
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ....................16
Trailer Towing ..........................57
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................54
Towing .................................49
Guide ................................53
Weight ...............................53
Trailer Towing ............................49
Cooling System Tips ......................61
Hitches ...............................52 Minimum Requirements
...................55
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................54
Wiring ................................59
Trailer Towing Guide .......................53
Trailer Weight ............................53
Transfer Case Fluid .................................96
Transmission Fluid .................................96
Turn Signals ..............................12
Viscosity, Engine Oil ........................75
Voltmeter ................................39
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ..................78
114 INDEX