2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE oil temperature

Oil Temperature Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
Battery Charge Warning Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Battery Charge Warning Light
This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the
engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with the electrical
system or a related component.
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.
Hood Open Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood is ajar/open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, a single chime will sound.
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•Passenger Seat Belt Unbuckled
• Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Anti-lock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Service Power Steering
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• ACC Override
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH •
Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Speed Warning Set to XXX MPH
• Speed Warning Exceeded
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Lights On
• Right Front Turn Signal Light Out
• Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Front Turn Signal Light Out
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Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release theUPorDOWNar-
row button until the Vehicle Info icon/title is
highlighted in the DID. Push and release the
LEFT
or RIGHTarrow button to scroll
through the information submenus and push and
release the OKbutton to select or reset the resettable
submenus:
Tire Pressure
Transmission Temperature
Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure
Oil Life
Battery Voltage
Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
Push and release the UPor
DOWN
arrow button until the
Terrain display icon/title is high-
lighted in the DID. Push and release
the RIGHT
orLEFTarrow
button to display the Selec-Terrain,
Air Suspension, Drivetrain, and
Wheel Articulation.
Driver Assist — If Equipped
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Driver Assist display
icon/title is highlighted in the DID. For
further information, refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) — If Equipped” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American Petro-
leum Institute (API). The manufac-
turer only recommends API Certified
engine oils.
This symbol certifies 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and
10W-30 engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR SAE 0W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material
Standard MS-6366 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or
equivalent is recommended for all operating tempera-
tures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting
and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
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NOTE:MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to FCA
Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix
or equivalent may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil
meeting MS-6333 is not available.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine
MOPAR SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or
equivalent is recommended for all operating tempera-
tures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting
and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section. NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use
SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation of the Fuel Saver Technology. Refer to “Fuel
Saver Technology – If Equipped” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for further information.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the engine
oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade
number should not be used.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change.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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
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
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Cold Weather...................... .459, 465
Engine Block Heater .....................465
Engine Fails To Start .....................459
Remote ...............................29
Starting And Operating .....................456
Starting Procedures ....................... .456
Steering Power .............................. .504
Tilt Column ....................... .185, 186
Wheel, Heated ........................ .187
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .185, 186
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............413
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .413
Storage ............................ .280, 689
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .427, 689
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .689
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .254
Sun Roof ........................... .263, 267
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .135Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag
.........69
Suspension, Air .......................... .488
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .520
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .640
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Telescoping Steering Column ..............185, 186
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........426
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................286
Tilt Steering Column ....................185, 186
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......536, 537
Tire Markings ........................... .529
Tires.........................114, 541, 547, 717
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................551
Air Pressure .......................... .541
Chains .............................. .553
Changing ............................ .613
Compact Spare ........................ .548
Flat Changing ......................... .613
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