2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE User Guide

NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch (if necessary), to place the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system in "Partial Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” in the Owners Manual on the DVD for
further information. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch
again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating
and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE, donot spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL
The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located on top of the spare tire or in the
storage tub if not equipped with a spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an
auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel into the filler neck and proceed to fill
the vehicle.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Getting
Started” in this guide for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response
System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Getting
Started” in this guide for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever locatedbelow the steering wheel at the base
of the instrument panel.
2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the
safety latch lever while lifting the
hood at the same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal
2. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
4. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
5. Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal
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6. Engine Oil Fill
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
8. Air Cleaner Filter
9. Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal
2. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
4. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
5. Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal
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6. Engine Coolant Reservoir
7. Engine Oil Fill
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir
9. Air Cleaner Filter
10. Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL
1. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal
2. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
4. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
5. Remote Jump Start Negative Terminal
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