2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE oil dipstick

If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message ap-
pears in the DID, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is located:
•3.6L Engine — Coiled and strapped to the engine oil
dipstick tube.
• 5.7L Engine — Bundled and fastened to the injector
harness.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 465

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal6 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Reservoir) 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
4 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 9 — Air Cleaner Filter
5 — Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal 10— Washer Fluid Reservoir
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is 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 one quart 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.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Defroster, Rear Window.....................289
Defroster, Windshield ......................112
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .638
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................625
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................666
Door Ajar ...............................311
Door Ajar Light ..........................311
Door Locks ..............................33
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......36
Door Locks ............................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .254
Driver Information Display DID................................ .337
Instrument Cluster Display ................337
Driving ............................... .494
Off-Pavement ......................... .495Off-Road
............................ .495
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .......392
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .468
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........271
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................289
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................132
Electronic Brake Control System ...............508
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................509
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................520
Traction Control System ...................515
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................188, 189, 193
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............515
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........309
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................619
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................600
Jump Starting ......................... .614
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Multi-Function Control Lever.................169
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................109
Occupant Restraints ........................51
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................563
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..............495
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............495
Oil, Engine ...................... .337, 638, 699
Capacity ............................ .698
Change Interval ....................... .638
Dipstick ............................. .638
Disposal ............................. .641
Filter ............................ .641, 699
Filter Disposal ........................ .641
Identification Logo ..................... .639
Materials Added To ..................... .641
Pressure Warning Light ...................306
Recommendation ....................639, 698 Synthetic
............................ .640
Viscosity ...................... .639, 640, 698
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .641
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .641
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .306
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................633
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............254
Operating Precautions ..................... .633
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................131
Overhead Console ........................ .252
Overheating, Engine ...................... .600
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........6,716
Paddle Shifters .......................... .476
Paint Care ............................. .674
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .505
ParkSense System, Rear ..................223, 235
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INDEX 733