2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE automatic transmission fluid

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................33
▫ Automatic Transmission .................34
▫ Extreme Cold Weather ...................34
▫ Normal Starting Procedure —
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................35
▫ Starting Fluids ........................36
 NORMAL OPERATION ...................36
▫ Cold Weather Precautions ................37
▫ Engine Idling .........................39
▫ Stopping The Engine ....................39 ▫
Cooling System Tips — Automatic
Transmission ..........................40
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ....41
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................42
▫ Fuel Specifications .....................43
▫ Biodiesel Fuel Requirements ...............44
 TRAILER TOWING ......................47
▫ Common Towing Definitions ..............47
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............514

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. 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 Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353.
Transfer Case – Two-Speed (Quadra-Trac II)We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.
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 Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703
should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 95

Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.
• Drain water from fuel filter assembly.
• 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.
100 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............86
Adding Fuel ..............................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .....74
Air Conditioning Filter ......................75
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................85
Capacities .............................92
Disposal ..............................88
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type .............................95
Axle Fluid ...............................95
Battery .................................83
Brake Fluid ..............................95
Brake System .............................90
Fluid Check ............................90
Master Cylinder .........................90
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........92
Capacities, Fluid ...........................92 Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ............................73
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................88
Charge Air Cooler .........................90
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............88
Cooling System ...........................84
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................86
Coolant Capacity ........................92
Coolant Level ...........................84
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................88
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................85
Points To Remember ......................89
Pressure Cap ...........................88
Radiator Cap ...........................88
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........85, 93
Diesel Fuel ...............................42
Diesel Fuel Requirements ....................42
Bulk Storage Of .........................65
108 INDEX

Starting.................................33
Automatic Transmission ...................34
Engine Block Heater ...................34, 41
Remote ................................8
Starting Procedures .........................33
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .............33
Ti re s Trailer Towing ..........................56
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................53
Towing .................................47
Guide ................................52
Weight ...............................52
Trailer Towing ............................47
Cooling System Tips ......................60
Hitches ...............................51 Minimum Requirements
...................54
Trailer And Tongue Weight .................53
Wiring ................................57
Trailer Towing Guide .......................52
Trailer Weight ............................52
Transfer Case Fluid .................................95
Transmission Fluid .................................95
Viscosity, Engine Oil ........................73
Voltmeter ................................37
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ..................78
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