2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE brake fluid

- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is
applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock
brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.
If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to
a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on
until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch
from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for
approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake
is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree
of brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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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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