2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE maintenance

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ............................11
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................117
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................291
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................387
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................483
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................509
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................567
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................585
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INDEX ....................................................................595
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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
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.1
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
air bag system service. If your seat, including your
trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any
way (including removal or loosening/tightening of
seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your
authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved
seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to
modify the air bag system for persons with dis-
abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain
(engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 500 mi (800 km). After
the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph
(80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant,
the transmission fluid and axle lubricant installed at the
factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid,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.
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▫Overtake Aid ....................... .210
▫ ACC Operation at Stop .................210
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......211
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........212
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......215
▫ General Information ...................219
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . .219
 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED .......223
▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation ...................223
▫ Turning FCW ON Or OFF ...............225
▫ Changing FCW And Active Braking Status. . . .226
▫ FCW Limited Warning ..................227 ▫
Service FCW Warning ..................228
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .228
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................228
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............229
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................229
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ........233
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .233
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........234
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......234
 PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED .................237
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................237
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▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........263
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............263
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........263
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................264
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............264
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................264
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .264
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................265
▫ Ignition OFF Operation .................265
 COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — IF EQUIPPED .................265
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............266
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........266▫
Closing Sunroof — Express ...............267
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........267
▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ..........267
▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .....267
▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ...........268
▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ......268
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............268
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................268
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .269
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................269
▫ Ignition OFF Operation .................269
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................269
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........270
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•ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning
• The EVIC will return to the last display selected after
five seconds of no ACC display activity
Display Warnings And Maintenance
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
Warning
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
warning will display and also a chime will indicate 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 “ACC/
FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” and the
system will deactivate. The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
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/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar
Sensor” 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.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the
vehicle behind the lower grille.
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To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor-
tant to note the following maintenance items:
•Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage
the sensor lens.
• Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so
could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and
require a sensor realignment.
• If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is damaged due
to a collision, see your authorized dealer for service.
• Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor,
including transparent material or aftermarket grilles.
Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or
malfunction. When the condition that deactivated the system is no
longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by
simply reactivating it.
NOTE:
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If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar
Sensor” message occurs frequently (e.g. more than
once on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or
other obstruction, have the radar sensor realigned at
your authorized dealer.
• Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after-
market grille or modifying the grille is not recom-
mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit
ACC/FCW operation.
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