2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta-neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the
lever clicks and latches in the released position. The
transmission is now out of PARK and the vehicle can
be moved.CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is
activated may damage the Manual Park Release
mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest.
NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention-
ally, firmly apply the parking brake.
Released Position
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To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever:
1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tensionupward while pushing the release latch towards the
tether to unlock the lever. 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has
been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks
into position.
NOTE: Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back
in place.
Release Latch
Stowed Position
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the trans-
mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles
may also be towed as described under “Recreational
Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section.NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be
placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from
the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section
on Quadra-Lift for more information. If the vehicle
cannot be placed in Transport mode (for example, engine
will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not
to the body). Failure to follow these instructions may
cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of proper
tie-down tension.
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground Two-Wheel Drive
Models Four-Wheel Drive
Models Without
4WD LOW Range Four-Wheel Drive Models With
4WD LOW Range
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions
•Transmission in PARK
• Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward direction 6
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Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground Two-Wheel Drive
Models Four-Wheel Drive
Models Without
4WD LOW Range Four-Wheel Drive Models With
4WD LOW Range
Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear OKNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OKOK OK
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.
CAUTION!
•
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to
Manual Park Release in this section for instructions
on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the
engine is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km). If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels
OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed,
or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
30 miles (48 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, vehicles with a two-speed transfer case
may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels
on the ground), IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N)
and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for detailed in-
structions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have
no NEUTRAL position, and therefore mustbe towed
with all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
•Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........631
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........632
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .633
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .633
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............634
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................636
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .636
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........637
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .638▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .641
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................641
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...........644
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............646
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............647
▫ Body Lubrication .....................652
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............652
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................659
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .660
▫ Cooling System ..................... .662
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▫Brake System ....................... .668
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ..................670
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .671
▫ Automatic Transmission ................672
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .674
 FUSES ............................. .680
▫ Power Distribution Center ...............681
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................689
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................690
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................691
▫ High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) —
If Equipped ........................ .692▫
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped ........692
▫ Front Turn Signal .....................693
▫ Front Fog Lamps .....................693
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps ......694
▫ Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp ..........695
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .697
▫ Rear License Lamp ....................697
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................698
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .699
▫ Engine ............................ .699
▫ Chassis ........................... .701
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