2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE check oil

The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to
22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m).
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them
and cause them to leak.
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
The rear axle oil level needs to be no lower than 1/8 in
(3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole.
The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to
22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m).
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them
and cause them to leak.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Transfer Case
Fluid Level Check
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the transfer case assembly should
be inspected. If oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid
level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Adding Fluid
Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole,
when the vehicle is in a level position.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” 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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 597

Master Cylinder........................563
Parking..............................423
Warning Light.........................286
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................405
Bulb Replacement......................583, 585
Bulbs, Light.............................111
Camera, Rear............................237
Capacities, Fluid..........................591
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................533, 534
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................560
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............108, 474
Cargo Area Cover.........................272
Cargo Area Features.......................270
Cargo Compartment.......................270
Light................................271
Cargo Light.............................271
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................274Car Washes.............................569
Cellular Phone...........................364
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............590
Certification Label.........................479
Chains, Tire.............................460
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................437
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .528
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............107
Checks, Safety...........................107
Child Restraint............................82
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................87
Child Restraints.........................82
Child Seat Installation....................101
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........98
Infants And Child Restraints................85
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................99
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................560
Door Locks..............................31
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......34
Door Locks............................34
Door Locks, Automatic......................34
Door Opener, Garage.......................242
Driver Information Display
DID.................................299
Instrument Cluster Display................299
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water................................420
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......341
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................405
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........259
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................277
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................129Electronic Brake Control System...............426
Brake Assist System.....................427
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............428
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control)..................183, 184, 187
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............429
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......286
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................519
Hazard Warning Flasher..................500
Jump Starting..........................514
Emission Control System Maintenance..........528
Engine.................................527
Air Cleaner...........................535
Checking Oil Level......................532
Compartment..........................527
Coolant (Antifreeze)..................556, 592
Cooling..............................556
Exhaust Gas Caution.................108, 474
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Fails To Start..........................402
Flooded, Starting.......................402
Fuel Requirements...................471, 591
Jump Starting..........................514
Oil ...........................532, 591, 592
Oil Change Interval......................532
Oil Filler Cap.......................533, 534
Oil Filter.............................535
Oil Selection.......................533, 591
Oil Synthetic..........................534
Overheating...........................500
Starting..............................399
Temperature Gauge......................286
Engine Oil Viscosity....................533, 534
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............78
Entry System, Illuminated....................22
Ethanol................................471
Event Data Recorder........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution...................108, 474Exhaust System.......................108, 554
Exterior Lights...........................111
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................535
Air Conditioning.................377, 536, 542
Engine Oil.........................535, 592
Engine Oil Disposal.....................534
Flashers................................500
Hazard Warning........................500
Turn Signal..................111,286, 587, 588
Flooded Engine Starting....................402
Fluid, Brake.............................593
Fluid Capacities..........................591
Fluid Leaks.............................112
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................563
Cooling System.........................556
Engine Oil............................532
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INDEX 619

Maintenance Schedule...................596, 598
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .286, 528
Manual, Service..........................610
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............158
Memory Seat............................158
Memory Seats And Radio...................158
Methanol...............................471
Mirrors................................121
Electric Powered........................129
Electric Remote.........................129
Exterior Folding........................128
Heated...............................130
Outside..............................128
Rearview.............................121
Vanity...............................131
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................463
MOPAR® Parts.......................530, 609
MTBE/ETBE............................471Multi-Function Control Lever.................164
Occupant Restraints........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................471
Odometer...............................286
Trip .................................286
Oil, Engine.......................299, 532, 592
Capacity.............................591
Change Interval........................532
Checking.............................532
Disposal..............................534
Filter.............................535, 592
Filter Disposal.........................534
Identification Logo......................533
Materials Added To......................534
Recommendation....................533, 591
Synthetic.............................534
Viscosity......................
.533, 534, 591
Oil Filter, Change.........................535
624 INDEX