2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE checking oil

SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals insideparked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury
or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con-
tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is col-
orless and odorless. Breathing it can make
you unconscious and can eventually poi-
son you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garageor in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.
• If you are required to drive with the
trunk/liftgate/rear doors open, make sure
that all windows are closed and the cli-
mate control BLOWER switch is set at
high speed. DO NOT use the recircula-
tion mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your
heating or cooling controls to force out-
side air into the vehicle. Set the blower
at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body ar-
eas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose
connections could permit exhaust fumes to
seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, inspect the exhaust system each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immedi-
ately. Do not disassemble or modify the sys-
tem.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING NON-
SRT......................232
Maintenance Plan Non-SRT........233
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ......234
SCHEDULED SERVICING – SRT .235
Maintenance Plan – SRT..........236
SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL
ENGINE.................. .239
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel Up To
B5 Biodiesel.................241
Additional Maintenance — B6 To
B20 Biodiesel ................242
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .....244
3.6L Engine.................244
5.7L Engine .................245
6.4L Engine .................246 3.0L Diesel Engine
.............247
Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine .248
Checking Oil Level — Diesel Engine . . .248
Adding Washer Fluid ............248
Brake System ................249
Automatic Transmission ..........250
Maintenance-Free Battery ........250
DEALERSERVICE .......... .251
Air Conditioner Maintenance.......251
Windshield Wiper Blades .........253
Cooling System ...............257
RAISINGTHEVEHICLE .......258
TIRES................... .258
Tire Safety Information..........258
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......264
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .......265Tire Rotation Recommendations
.....265
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA-
TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADES................. .266
Treadwear...................266
Traction Grades ...............266
Temperature Grades .............267
STORINGTHEVEHICLE.......267
BODYWORK...............268
Body And Underbody Maintenance . . .268
Preserving The Bodywork .........268
INTERIORS............... .269
Seats And Fabric Parts...........269
Plastic And Coated Parts ..........270
Leather Parts .................270
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
231

Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s
engine, the engine oil must be maintained at
the correct level. Check the oil level at regular
intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best
time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is
shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil
level readings. Always maintain the oil level
within the SAFE zone on the dipstick. Adding
one quart of oil when the reading is at the
bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a
reading at the top of the safe zone on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase
will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure.
This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level — Diesel Engine
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle's
engine, the engine oil must be maintained at
the correct level. Check the oil level at regular
intervals. The best time to check the oil level
is before starting the engine after it has been
parked overnight. When checking oil after
operating the engine, first ensure the engine
is at full operating temperature, then wait for
five minutes after engine shutdown to check
the oil.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil
level readings. Add oil only when the level on
the dipstick is below the “MIN” mark. The
total capacity from the MIN mark to the MAX
mark is 1.7 qts (1.6L).
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase
will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pres-
sure. This could damage your engine.NOTE:
It is possible for your oil level to be slightly
higher than a previous check. This would be
due to diesel fuel that may temporarily be in
the crankcase due to operation of the diesel
particulate filter regeneration strategy. This
fuel will evaporate out under normal opera-
tion.
Never operate the engine with oil level below
the “MIN” mark or above the upper “MAX”
mark.
Adding Washer Fluid
The instrument cluster display will indicate
when the washer fluid level is low. When the
sensor detects a low fluid level, the wind-
shield will light on the vehicle graphic outline
and the “WASHER FLUID LOW” message
will be displayed.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers
and the rear window washer is shared. The
fluid reservoir is located in the engine com-
partment, be sure to check the fluid level at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent only (not radiator anti-
freeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser-
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Bulb Replacement.............204
Bulbs, Light .................145
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .277
Capacities, Fluid ...........276, 277
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................224
Oil (Engine) ...............244
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........143
Cargo Area Cover ...............61
Cargo Area Features .............61
Cargo Compartment .............61
Light ....................61
Cargo Light ...................61
Cargo Tie-Downs ................61
Car Washes ..................268
Chains, Tire ..................265
Changing A Flat Tire ............258
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .143
Checks, Safety ................143
Child Restraint ................130
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..............132
Child Restraints .............130
Child Seat Installation .........140
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................138 Infants And Child Restraints
.....131
LATCH Positions ............134
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children .................134
Older Children And Child Restraints .132
Seating Positions ............133
Child Safety Locks ..............23
Cleaning Wheels ..................264
Climate Control .............43, 344
Manual ...................43
Clock .....................306
Clock Setting .................306
Cold Weather Operation ..........150
Contract, Service ..............355
Cooling System ...............257
Coolant Capacity ........276,
277
Inspection ................257
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) .....276, 277, 280, 281
Cruise Light ..................88
Customer Assistance ............354
Customer Programmable Features . . . .322
Daytime Running Lights ...........38
Dealer Service ................251
Defroster, Windshield ............144 Diagnostic System, Onboard
........89
Diesel Fuel ..................275
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........275
Bulk Storage Of .............190
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...............248
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........227
Disturb ....................336
Do Not Disturb ................350
Door Ajar ....................83
Door Ajar Light ................83
Door Locks, Automatic ............23
Driver Information Display Programmable Features .........75
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ..................324
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........158
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........35
Electronic Brake Control System ......93
Anti-Lock Brake System ........92
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......98
Traction Control System ........95
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............172, 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....95
INDEX
360

Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight .....................82
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....226
Hazard Warning Flasher ........204
Jacking ..................258
Jump Starting ..............221
Engine ..............244, 246, 247
Block Heater ...............152
Break-In Recommendations .....155
Checking Oil Level ...........248
Compartment . . . .244, 245, 246, 247
Compartment Identification . .244, 245
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .277, 280, 281
Cooling ..................257
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........143
Fails To Start ...............150
Flooded, Starting ............150
Identification ..............247
Jump Starting ..............221
Oil ..........276, 277, 280, 281
Oil Filler Cap ..............244
Oil Selection ..............276
Overheating ...............224
Starting .................149
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............128, 229 Exhaust Gas Caution
............143
Exhaust System ...............143
Exterior Lights ................145
Filters Air Conditioning ..........51, 252
Engine Oil .........277, 280, 281
Flashers ....................204
Hazard Warning .............204
Turn Signal .........87, 145, 206
Flooded Engine Starting ..........150
Fluid, Brake ..........279, 281, 283
Fluid Capacities ...........276, 277
Fluid

Leaks ..................145
Fluid Level Checks Brake ...................249
Folding Rear Seat ...............25
Forward Collision Warning .........105
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ..........204
Four Wheel Drive ...........161, 170
Operation ................161
Systems .................161
Four Wheel Drive Operation ........161
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........226
Front And Rear ParkSense System . . . .180
Front ParkSense System ..........180
Fuel ...................273, 275 Adding
...............186, 188
Additives .................274
Diesel ...............275, 281
Economy Mode .............158
Gasoline .................273
Light ....................86
Materials Added ............274
Octane Rating .......273, 277, 280
Requirements ..............275
Specifications .......275, 277, 280
Tank Capacity ..........276, 277
Fueling .................186, 188
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......62
Gasoline (Fuel) ................273
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ......332
Hazard Warning Flasher ..........204
Headlights Cleaning .................268
Passing ..................38
Washers ..................42
Headlight Washers ..............42
Head Restraints ................29
Heated Mirrors .................36
Hill Descent Control ............100
Hill

Descent Control Indicator ......100
361

Memory Seat..................27
Memory Seats And Radio ..........27
Mirrors .....................34
Electric Powered .............35
Electric Remote .............35
Exterior Folding .............36
Heated ...................36
Rearview ..................34
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......107
Mopar .....................283
MOPAR Accessories .............283
Multi-Function Control Lever ........37
Navigation ...............328, 344
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . .155, 156
Occupant Restraints ............111
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............273, 277, 280
Oil, Engine ...........277, 280, 281
Capacity ..............276, 277
Checking .................248
Dipstick .................248
Filter ............277, 280, 281
Pressure Warning Light .........82
Recommendation ............276
Viscosity .................276 Oil Pressure Light
...............82
Onboard Diagnostic System .........89
Operating Precautions ............89
Outlet Power ...................64
Overheating, Engine ............224
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .357
Paddle Shifters ...............160
ParkSense System, Front And Rear . . .180
ParkSense System, Rear ......179, 180
Passing Light .................38
Personalized Menu Bar ...........318
Pets ......................142
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......332
Phone (Pairing) ............332, 340
Phone (Uconnect) .......312, 332, 342
Pinch Protection ...............56
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .261
Power Distribution
Center (Fuses) ......209
Door Locks ................20
Glass Sunroof ...............55
Inverter ..................67
Lift Gate ..................59
Mirrors ...................35
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .64 Seats
....................25
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .32
Windows ..................53
Power Shade Open ....................57
Power Steering Fluid ............283
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .....117
Preparation For Jacking ..........215
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................117
Purchase Apps Uconnect Access .........296, 346
Quadra-Trac ..............161, 162
Radio .....................342
Presets ...........307, 318, 319
Radio Frequency General Information ...........16
Radio Operation ...............307
Radio Screens ................316
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........307
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........41
Rear Camera .................185
Rear Cross Path ...............103
Rear ParkSense System . . .179, 180, 185
Rear Seat, Folding ..............25
363