2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE service schedule

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................441
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .443
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............444
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................445
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .445
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .446
▫ 3.0L Diesel Engine ..................... .447
▫ Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine .......448
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................448
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................448
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .449
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .450
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .452
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................452 ▫
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............454
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............458
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .459
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................460
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .465
▫ Cooling System ....................... .467
▫ Brake System ........................ .471
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................472
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ...................474
▫ Transfer Case ........................ .475
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................475
 TIRES ............................... .475
▫ T

ire Safety Information ..................475
▫ Tires — General Information ..............483
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
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 service
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. 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.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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WARNING!(Continued)
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If
Equipped
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other service
facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil and refrigerants.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with
a low global-warming potential. The manufacturer recom-
mends that air conditioning service be performed by
authorized dealer using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants.
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is
running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. With the cabin air filter removed and the
blower operating, the blower can contact hands and
may propel dirt and debris into your eyes, resulting in
personal injury.
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These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread
life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance
schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Tire Tread
1—WornTire
2—NewTire
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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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