2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Coolant

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 25 Gallons94.0 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032. 16 Quarts
15.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 675

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) that meets the requirements
of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating
conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils
that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equiva-
lent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or Higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. •
Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, engine
oil, brake master cylinder, and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 681

Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Inspect front suspension, tie
rod ends, and boot seals, for
cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper loose-
ness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner
filter. XXXXX
Replace the air conditioning
filter. XXXXXX
Inspect and replace the PCV
Valve if necessary X
Replace the spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 120 months if not
done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX
684 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .500
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .191
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............641
Adding Fuel ............................ .559
Additives, Fuel .......................... .557
Adjust Down .............................. .146
Forward ......................... .144, 146
Rearward ........................ .144, 146
Up ................................ .146
AirBag.................................68 Advance Front Air Bag .................68, 70
Air Bag Operation .......................71
Air Bag Warning Light ....................79
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................72
Enhanced Accident Response ................79
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................82
FrontAirBag...........................68
If A Deployment Occurs ...................77 Knee Impact Bolsters
.....................72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............81
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............81
Side Air Bags ...........................72
Transporting Pets ...................... .107
Air Bag Deployment ........................68
Air Bag Light ..................... .79, 111, 294
Air Bag Maintenance .......................81
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .618
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................624
Air Conditioning Filter ...............436, 619, 625
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........434, 437
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............624, 625
Air Conditioning System .................433, 624
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .534
Alarm Arm The System ........................21
Disarm The System .......................21
Alarm, Panic .............................25
700 INDEX

Alarm (Security Alarm)............20, 297, 302, 322
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............641, 675
Disposal ............................. .643
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................502
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................311
Appearance Care ........................ .651
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............20
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .504
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .170
Automatic High Beams .....................170
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......425, 433
Automatic Transmission .................471, 651
Adding Fluid ......................... .651
Autostick ............................ .479
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................651 Fluid Change
......................... .651
Fluid Level Check ...................649, 650
Fluid Type ........................ .649, 677
Gear Ranges .......................... .473
Special Additives ...................... .650
Autostick .............................. .479
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........263
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................263
Axle Fluid ............................. .677
Battery ............................ .299, 623
Charging System Light ...................299
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Belts, Seat ...............................111
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .134
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................629
B-Pillar Location ......................... .528
Brake Assist System ...................... .504
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............501
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INDEX 701

Brake Fluid......................... .646, 677
Brake System ........................ .500, 645
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .500
Fluid Check .......................... .646
Master Cylinder ....................... .646
Parking ............................. .498
Warning Light ........................ .295
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................470
Braking ............................... .335
SRT ................................ .335
Braking Distance ......................... .335
SRT ................................ .335
Bulb Replacement ..................... .667, 669
Bulbs, Light .............................113
Camera, Rear ........................... .246
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .675
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ....................... .615, 617Radiator (Coolant Pressure)
................643
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............110,559
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .276
Cargo Area Features ...................... .273
Cargo Compartment ...................... .273
Light ............................... .274
Cargo Light ............................ .274
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .277
Car Washes ............................ .652
Cellular Phone .......................... .424
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............674
Certification Label ........................ .563
Chains, Tire ............................ .545
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .523
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .611
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............109
Checks, Safety .......................... .109
Child Restraint ............................83
702 INDEX

Child RestraintsBooster Seats ...........................88
Child Restraints .........................83
Child Seat Installation ....................102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........98
Infants And Child Restraints ................86
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .100
LATCH Positions ........................91
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......90
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........86
Seating Positions ........................89
Child Safety Locks .........................35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .555
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .653
Climate Control ......................... .425
Automatic ........................... .425Cold Weather Operation
....................466
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............423
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .540
Console, Overhead ....................... .248
Contract, Service ......................... .691
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........643
Cooling System .......................... .639
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............641
Coolant Capacity ...................... .675
Coolant Level ..................... .639, 644
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................643
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................640
Inspection ........................... .644
Points To Remember .....................644
Pressure Cap ......................... .643
Radiator Cap ......................... .643
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......641, 675, 676
Corrosion Protection ...................... .651
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................191
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INDEX 703