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Diesel Engines
The diesel engine does not require a break-in
period due to its construction. Normal opera-
tion is allowed, providing the following rec-
ommendations are followed:
• Warm up the engine before placing it underload.
• Do not operate the engine at idle for pro- longed periods.
• Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging.
• Observe vehicle oil pressure and tempera- ture indicators.
• Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.
• Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant weight.
NOTE:
Light duty operation such as light trailer
towing or no load operation will extend the
time before the engine is at full efficiency.
Reduced fuel economy and power may be
seen at this time. The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving
type lubricant. Oil changes should be consis-
tent with anticipated climate conditions un-
der which vehicle operations will occur. The
recommended viscosity and quality grades
are shown under “Fluids And Lubricants” in
"Technical Specifications” in this manual.
NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
SRT Engines
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance and maximum dura-
bility for your new SRT Vehicle.
Despite modern technology and World Class
manufacturing methods, the moving parts of
the vehicle must still wear in with each other.
This wearing in occurs mainly during the first
500 miles (805 km) and continues through
the first oil change interval.
It is recommended for the operator to observe
the following driving behaviors during the
new vehicle break-in period:
0 to 100 miles (0 to 161 km):
• Do not allow the engine to operate at idle
for an extended period of time.
• Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not more than halfway to avoid rapid ac-
celeration.
• Avoid aggressive braking.
• Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500 RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph (88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
• Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not more than halfway to avoid rapid ac-
celeration in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears).
• Avoid aggressive braking.
• Drive with the engine speed less than 5,000 RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph (112 km/h) and observe local speed
limits.
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CAUTION!
• Never add anything other than DEF tothe tank – especially any form of hydro-
carbon such as diesel fuel, fuel system
additives, gasoline, or any other
petroleum-based product. Even a very
small amount of these, less than
100 parts per million or less than 1 oz.
per 78 gallons (295 liters) will contami-
nate the entire DEF system and will
require replacement. If owners use a
container, funnel or nozzle when refilling
the tank, it should either be new or one
that is has only been used for adding
DEF. MOPAR provides an attachable
nozzle with its DEF for this purpose. 3. Stop filling the DEF tank immediately
when any of the following happen: DEF
stops flowing from the fill bottle into the
DEF fill inlet, DEF splashes out the fill
inlet, or a DEF pump nozzle automatically
shuts off.
4. Reinstall cap onto DEF fill inlet.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) — Non SRT
The following chart provides the maximum
trailer weight ratings towable for your given
drivetrain:
Engine ModelFrontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
3.6L (Std Cooling) 4x255 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1587 kgs) 350 lbs (158 kgs)
3.6L (Std Cooling) 4x455 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1587 kgs) 350 lbs (158 kgs)
3.6L (HD Cooling) 4x255 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2812 kg) 620 lbs (281 kg)
3.6L (HD Cooling) 4x455 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2812 kg) 620 lbs (281 kg)
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EngineModelFrontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
5.7L (Std Cooling) 4x455 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2267kgs) 500 lbs (226 kgs)
5.7L (HD Cooling) 4x455 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3265 kg) 720 lbs (326 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered
as part of the combined weight of occupants
and cargo, and should never exceed the
weight referenced on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. Refer to “Tires” in “Ser-
vicing And Maintenance” for further informa-
tion. The addition of passengers and cargo may require reducing trailer tongue load and
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). Redistributing
cargo (to the trailer) may be necessary to
avoid exceeding Rear Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing (GAWR) of 3,700 lbs (1 678 kg).Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) — Diesel
The following chart provides the maximum
trailer weight ratings towable for your given
drivetrain:
Engine
ModelFrontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
3.0L Diesel 4x255 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg) 740 lbs (335 kg)
3.0L Diesel 4x455 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 265 kg) 720 lbs (326 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered
as part of the combined weight of occupants
and cargo, and should never exceed the
weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tires” in “Ser-
vicing And Maintenance” in your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/
owners/manuals/ for further information. The
addition of passengers and cargo may require reducing trailer tongue load and Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW). Redistributing cargo (to the
trailer) may be necessary to avoid exceeding
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of
3,700 lbs (1 678 kg).
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) — SRT
Engine/TransmissionGCWR (Gross Combined Wt.
Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
6.4L Automatic 12,600 lbs (5 715 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 265 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
• The trailer tongue weight must be consid-ered as part of the combined weight of
occupants and cargo, and should never
exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to
“Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” in
your Owner’s Manual at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for
further information.
• The manufacturer does not recommend using the run flat feature while driving a
vehicle loaded at full capacity or towing a
trailer.Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal
(Summit Models) — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer
hitch receiver cover, this must be removed to
access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped).
This hitch receiver cover is located at the
bottom center of the rear fascia.
1. Turn the two locking retainers located at
the bottom of the hitch receiver cover a
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
NOTE:
Use a suitable tool such as a coin in the
slot of the locking retainer if needed for
added leverage.
Hitch Receiver Cover
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover Tab Loca-
tions
2 — Locking Retainers
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is
listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear
edge of the driver's side door.Tire And Loading Information PlacardThis placard tells you important information
about the:
• Number of people that can be carried in
the vehicle.
• Total weight your vehicle can carry.
• Tire size designed for your vehicle.
• Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must
not exceed the load carrying capacity of the
tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the
tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the
front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading condi-
tions of your vehicle, locate the statement
“The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/
luggage and trailer tongue weight (if appli-
cable) should never exceed the weight refer-
enced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5)Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows ex-
amples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of
your vehicle with varying seating configu-
rations and number and size of occupants.
This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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Sound Systems (Radio).......322, 328
Spare Tire ...................215
Spark Plugs ..............277, 280
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..........277, 280
Oil .................277, 280
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............173, 174
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ........175
Cancel ..................174
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....177
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......177
Resume .................174
Set ....................173
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .172, 173
Starting ..............16, 149, 150
Automatic Transmission ........151
Cold Weather ..............150
Engine Block Heater ..........152
Engine Fails To Start ..........150
Remote ..................16
Starting And Operating ...........149
Starting Procedures .........149, 150
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . .150
Steering Tilt Column ................32
Wheel, Heated ..............33 Wheel, Tilt
.................32
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ..................290
Storage, Vehicle ................51
Sunroof Closing ...................56
Opening ...................55
Venting ...................55
Sun Roof ....................55
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag.....................122
Sway Control, Trailer .............99
System, Remote Starting ..........16
Telescoping Steering Column ........32
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .50
Text Messaging .....337, 338, 343, 347
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ............61
Tilt Steering Column .............32
Tire And Loading Information Placard . .261
Tire Markings .................258
Tires ...................145,
266
Chains ..................265
Changing .............221, 258
Flat Changing ..............221
Jacking ..................258
Load Capacity ..............261 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . .107
Pressure Warning Light
.........84
Quality Grading .............266
Replacement ..............221
Rotation .................265
Safety ..................258
Spare Tire ................215
Wheel Mounting ............221
Tire Safety Information ...........258
Towing .................193, 227
Disabled Vehicle ............227
Guide ............193, 194, 195
Recreational ...............198
Weight ...........193, 194, 195
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . .198
Traction Control ................95
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..........99
Trailer Towing ................193
Trailer Towing Guide .....193, 194, 195
Trailer Weight ..........193, 194, 195
Transfer Case Fluid ...................283
Transmission .................159
Automatic .............159, 250
Fluid ...................283
Maintenance ..............250
Shifting .................157
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