2015 JEEP WRANGLER oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir2—Battery8—EngineCoolantReservoir3 — Engine Oil Dipstick9 — Air Cleaner Filter4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Under Engine Cover) 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap5 — Engine Oil Fill11 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The
engine oil level should be checked five minutes after a
warmed up engine has been 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 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) 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.
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of driving. At normal operating temperature, the fluid
cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the engine cover by pulling it up off the
mounting studs (two in the front and two in the rear).
3. Run the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.
4. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake
pedal.
5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in
PARK.
6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the HOT (upper) reference holes on
the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube
to bring it to the proper level.Do not overfill.Use
ONLY the specified fluid (refer to#Fluids, Lubricants,
and Genuine Parts#for fluid specifications). After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube,
wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully
drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid
level.
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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 automatic trans-
mission, and fill as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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
•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
•Inspect all door latches for presence of grease,
reapply if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 653

Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................170
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...........................588
Power Steering.........................465
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................577
Disarming, Security System...................21
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................616
Door Locks..............................38
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......42
Door Locks............................38
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Remote...............................38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................38
Door Locks, Automatic......................41
Doors..................................32
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................154
Driving................................449
Dual Top...............................192
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........183
Electrical Power Outlets.....................183
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................113
Electronic Brake Control System...............469
Brake Assist System.....................471
Electronic Roll Mitigation.................476
Traction Control System...................471
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............476
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........179
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............477
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........321
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......321
Emergency Brake.........................466
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking...............................563
Jump Starting..........................570
Tow Hooks............................575
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Automatic Dimming.....................112
Electric Powered........................113
Electric Remote.........................113
Heated...............................114
Outside..............................112
Rearview.............................111
Vanity...............................114
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............9
Modular Hard Top........................203
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................513
MOPAR® Parts...........................586
MTBE/ETBE............................526
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................98
Occupant Restraints........................48
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................525
Odometer...............................314
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..313
Oil Change Indicator.......................317
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................317
Oil, Engine..............................588
Capacity.............................646
Change Interval........................331
Dipstick..............................588
Disposal..............................590
Filter................................591
Filter Disposal.........................590
Identification Logo......................589
Materials Added to......................590
Pressure Warning Light...................307
Recommendation.......................589
Synthetic.............................590
Viscosity.............................590
Oil Filter, Selection........................591
Oil Pressure Light.........................307
Onboard Diagnostic System..................584
Operating Precautions......................58410
INDEX 683