2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE oil viscosity

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant
installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-
conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be
consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended
viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Fluids And Lubri-
cants” inTechnical Specifications”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Please check your
oil level with the engine oil indicator often during the
break in period. Add oil as required.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the
PARK position.
The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower
left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park
brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To release the
parking brake, press the park brake pedal a second time
and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage.
Parking Brake
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STARTING AND OPERATING 271

WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
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.
Gasoline Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec-
ommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American Pe-
troleum Institute (API). The manu-
facturer only recommends API Cer-
tified 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 Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR SAE 0W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equiva-
lent is recommended for all operating temperatures. This
engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle
fuel economy.
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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 Compart-
ment” illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
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 equiva-
lent is recommended for all operating temperatures. 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 Compart-
ment” 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 opera-
tion of the Fuel Saver Technology. Refer to “Fuel Saver
Technology – If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information. Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
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.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
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Starting.............................. .265
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................450, 451
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................450
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........236, 436
Ethanol ................................. .508
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................256, 510
Exhaust System ....................... .256, 465
Exterior Lights ......................... .66, 259
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .452
Air Conditioning ...................88, 452, 455
Engine Oil ......................... .452, 512
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .451
Flashers ................................ .398
Hazard Warning ........................ .398
Turn Signal ..................... .171, 259, 405
Flash-To-Pass ..............................70
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .267
Fluid, Brake ............................. .514
Fluid Capacities ............................511
Fluid Leaks .............................. .259
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .471
Folding Rear Seat ...........................44 Forward Collision Warning
....................203
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................398
Four Wheel Drive ...................... .283, 293
Operation ............................. .283
Systems .............................. .283
Four Wheel Drive Operation ..................283
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .432
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .474
Fuel ................................... .506
Adding .............................. .366
Additives ............................. .507
Clean Air ............................. .507
Economy Mode ......................... .274
Ethanol .............................. .508
Gasoline .............................. .506
Light ................................ .164
Materials

Added........................ .507
Methanol ............................. .508
Octane Rating ....................... .506, 512
Specifications .......................... .512
Tank Capacity ...........................511
Fueling ................................. .366
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............109, 113
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .507
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LocksAuto Unlock .............................39
Child Protection ..........................39
Power Door .............................35
Lubrication, Body ......................... .459
Lug Nuts ............................... .505
Maintenance Free Battery .....................448
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .441
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .158, 177
Manual, Service ........................... .614
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .405
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................48
Memory Seat ..............................48
Memory Seats And Radio .....................48
Methanol ............................... .508
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .148
Mirrors ..................................61
Electric Powered ..........................63
Electric Remote ...........................63
Exterior Folding ..........................62
Heated .................................63
Outside ................................62
Rearview ........................... .61, 398
Vanity .................................65 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................206
MOPAR Parts ............................ .613
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................66
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................270
Occupant Restraints ........................ .212
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............506, 512
Oil, Engine ........................... .450, 512
Capacity ...............................511
Change Interval ........................ .450
Checking ............................. .448
Disposal .............................. .451
Filter ............................. .452, 512
Filter Disposal .......................... .451
Identification Logo ...................... .450
Materials Added To ...................... .451
Pressure Warning Light ....................153
Recommendation .....................450,

511
Synthetic ............................. .451
Viscosity ....................... .450, 451, 511
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .452
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .452
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .153
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Universal Transmitter....................... .109
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................219
Vanity Mirrors .............................65
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............504
Vehicle Loading ....................... .369, 480
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........32
Vehicle Storage .............................88
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................450, 451
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................588
Warning Flasher, Hazard .....................398
Warning, Roll Over ...........................6
Warnings And Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information ...................... .613
Washers, Headlight ..........................79
Washers, Windshield ..................... .74, 448
Washing Vehicle .......................... .499Wheel And Wheel Trim
..................... .492
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................492
Wind Buffeting ....................... .92, 94, 98
Window Fogging ...........................88
Windows Close ..................................90
Down .................................90
Open ..................................90
Power .................................90
Up....................................90
Windshield Defroster ....................... .257
Windshield Washers ..................... .74, 448
Fluid ................................ .448
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................460
Windshield Wipers ..........................74
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................460
Wipers, Intermittent .........................75
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ........................77
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