2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE instrument cluster

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................12
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........14
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............15
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ......18
▫ DID Displays .........................20
▫ Engine Oil Life Reset ...................21 ▫
Fuel Filter Life Reset ....................22
▫ Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages ......23
▫
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages . . .26
▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning
Messages ............................27
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Premium DID Instrument Cluster
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DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.The DID Menu items consists of the following:
•
Main Gauge
• Vehicle Info
• Terrain — If Equipped
• Driver Assist
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Stop/Start — If Equipped
• Audio
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Speed Warning — If Equipped
Driver Information Display (DID) Location
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Oil Change Reset Procedure
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release theENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition
to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Secondary Method For Oil Change Reset
1. Without depressing the brake pedal, push and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the igni-
tion to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2.
Navigate to Oil Lifesubmenu in Vehicle Info on DID.
3. Push and Hold the OKbutton until the gauge resets to
100%
Fuel Filter Life Reset
The cluster will display the “Fuel System Service Re-
quired – See Dealer” or “Service Fuel Filter” message
when the fuel filter maintenance life is less than 5%. To
verify if this is a fuel filter change event, go to the “Fuel
Filter Life” screen in the “Vehicle Info” menu. When this
message appears, dealers should replace the fuel filters.
NOTE: Use the steering wheel DID controls for the
following procedure(s)
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Normal Starting Procedure — Keyless Enter-N-Go
Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting
the engine.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal
1. Always apply the parking brake.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
NOTE: A delay of the start of up to five seconds is
possible under very cold conditions. The Wait to Start
telltale will be illuminated during the pre-heat process,
When the engine Wait To Start light goes off the engine
will automatically crank.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO
NOT START the engine before you drain the water
from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Sepa-
rator Filter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
3. The system will automatically engage the starter to crank the engine. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after 25 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
5. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
6. Release the parking brake.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 35

Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming................81
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................88
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter ............78
Driver Information Display DID .............................. .18, 21
Instrument Cluster .......................18
Instrument Cluster Display ...............18, 21
Engine ..................................70
Air Cleaner ............................74
Block Heater ........................ .34, 41
Break-In Recommendations ..................9
Compartment ...........................70
Coolant (Antifreeze) ......................93
Identification ...........................70
Idling ................................39
Oil............................... .72, 93
Oil Filler Cap ...........................73 Filters
Air Cleaner ............................74
Air Conditioning ........................75
Engine Fuel ............................78
Engine Oil ......................... .74, 93
Engine Oil Disposal ......................74
Fluid, Brake ..............................95
Fluid Capacities ...........................92
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................90
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............93
Fuel ...................................42
Adding ...............................62
Diesel ............................. .42, 93
Filter .................................78
Requirements ...........................42
Specifications ...........................43
Tank Capacity ..........................92
Fueling .................................62
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INDEX 109

GaugesVoltmeter ..............................37
Gross Axle Weight Rating ....................48
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................47
Hitches Trailer Towing ..........................51
Instrument Cluster .........................12
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ...........23, 83
Maintenance Procedures .....................71
Maintenance Schedule .......................98
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .......................95
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................9 Oil, Engine
......................... .21, 72, 93
Capacity ..............................92
Change Interval .........................73
Dipstick ...............................72
Disposal ..............................74
Filter ............................. .74, 93
Filter Disposal ..........................74
Materials Added To ......................74
Recommendation ........................72
Viscosity ..............................73
Power Steering Fluid .......................95
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ..........85, 88
Remote Starting System ......................8
Schedule, Maintenance ......................98
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............93
110 INDEX