2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE brake

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Automatic Transmission
Use only MOPAR®ZF 8&9
Speed ATF™ Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use
the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance
of your transmission.
—
Transfer Case – Single-
Speed (Quadra-Trac I
®)We recommend you use
Automatic Transmission
Fluid 3353.—
Transfer Case – Two-Speed
(Quadra-Trac II
®)We recommend you use
MOPAR®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.—
Axle Differential (Front)
We recommend you use
MOPAR®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.—
Axle Differential (Rear) –
5.7L Engine With Elec-
tronic Limited-Slip Differ-
ential (ELSD)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85 with friction
modifier additive.—
Axle Differential (Rear) –
5.7L Engine Without Elec-
tronic Limited-Slip Differ-
ential (ELSD)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.—
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is
not available, then DOT 4
is acceptable.—
Power Steering Reservoir –
3.6L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid.—
Power Steering Reservoir –
5.7L EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4, MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid.—
Fuel Selection –
3.6L EngineWe recommend you use of
87 octane or higher for
optimum performance.25 Gallons (94 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection –
5.7L EngineWe recommend you use of
89 octane or higher for
optimum performance but
87 octane is acceptable25 Gallons (94 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Axle Differential (Rear) –
With Electronic Limited-
Slip Differential (ELSD)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85 with friction
modifier additive.—
Axle Differential (Rear) –
Without Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential
(ELSD)We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.—
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®DOT 3, SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable.—
Power Steering Reservoir –
3.0L Diesel EngineWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid
meeting Chrysler Material
Standard MS-11655.—
Diesel Exhaust FluidWe recommend you use
MOPAR
®Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (API Certified) (DEF)
or equivalent that has been
API Certified to the
ISO 22241 standard. Use
of fluids not API Certified
to ISO 22241 may result
in system damage.8 Gallons (30.3 Liters)
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• 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 mainte-
nance.
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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•
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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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function.XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X
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At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/Engine Oil” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” 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.
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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes.XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
Inspect the accessory belt(s), replace if necessary.X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed
driving, off-road or frequent trailer towing.XX X X
Drain the transfer case and refill. X X
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• 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 mainte-
nance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•
Change oil and filter.
•
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.
• Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•
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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Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if
necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter
assembly.XX X X X
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
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