2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE oil dipstick

After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is located:
•3.6L Engine — Coiled and strapped to the engine oil
dipstick tube.
• 5.7L Engine — Bundled and fastened to the injector
harness.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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400 STARTING AND OPERATING

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Power Distribution Center5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator)
4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever occurs first.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

Radiator Cap......................... .594
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............591
Corrosion Protection ...................... .602
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................187
Cupholders ............................ .261
Customer Assistance ...................... .641
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................166
Dealer Service ........................... .573
Defroster, Rear Window .....................273
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .109
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .574
Power Steering ........................ .442
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................594
Door Locks ..............................31
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......33Door Opener, Garage
...................... .237
Driving ............................... .430
Off-Pavement ......................... .431
Off-Road ............................ .431
E-85 Fuel .............................. .503
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .403
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........255
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................273
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................128
Electronic Brake Control System ...............446
Brake Assist System .....................448
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............449
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........183
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............450
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......289
Change Engine Oil ..................... .295
Change Engine Oil Indicator System ..........295
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .291
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INDEX 655

Memory Seat........................... .157
Memory Seats and Radio ....................157
Methanol .............................. .499
Mirrors ............................... .120
Electric Powered ....................... .128
Electric Remote ........................ .128
Exterior Folding ....................... .127
Heated .............................. .129
Outside ............................. .127
Rearview ............................ .120
Vanity .............................. .130
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................490
Mopar Parts ............................ .573
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .499
Multi-Function Control Lever .................163
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................106Occupant Restraints
........................48
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................498
Odometer .............................. .289
Trip ................................ .289
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..............431
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............431
Oil, Engine ............................. .574
Capacity ............................ .625
Change Interval ....................... .575
Dipstick ............................. .574
Disposal ............................. .578
Filter ............................... .578
Filter Disposal ........................ .578
Identification Logo ..................... .576
Materials Added to ..................... .578
Recommendation ...................... .576
Synthetic ............................ .577
Viscosity ............................ .576
662 INDEX