2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE wiper blades

CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the PARK position. If the
windshield wiper switch is turned off, and
the blades cannot return to the PARK
position, damage to the wiper motor may
occur.
Rain Sensor
This feature senses moisture on the wind-
shield and automatically activates the wipers
for the driver. The feature is especially useful
for road splash or overspray from the wind-
shield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of
four settings to activate this feature.
Automatic Wiping
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted
with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay po-
sition one is the least sensitive, and wiper
delay position four is the most sensitive.
Setting three should be used for normal rain
conditions. Settings one and two can be used
if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity.Setting four can be used if the driver desires
more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the
OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate
when the wiper switch is in the low or
high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice, or dried salt water is
present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing per-
formance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
in the Owners Manual at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for
further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protection fea-
tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will
not operate under the following conditions: •
Low Ambient Temperature — When the ig-
nition is first turned ON, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper
switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater
than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem-
perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
• Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When
the ignition is ON, and the automatic
transmission is in the NEUTRAL position,
the Rain Sensing system will not operate
until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or
the gear selector is moved out of the NEU-
TRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the RUN position, rain
sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit condi-
tions (mentioned previously) exist.
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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
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voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a
cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper
blades, this will help blade performance. To
prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer
system in cold weather, select a solution or
mixture that meets or exceeds the tempera-
ture range of your climate. This rating infor-
mation can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite
and burn you. Care must be exercised
when filling or working around the washer
solution.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance,
all brake system components should be in-
spected periodically. Refer to the “Mainte-
nance Plan” in this section for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and possibly a collision. Driving with your
foot resting or riding on the brake pedal
can result in abnormally high brake tem-
peratures, excessive lining wear, and pos-
sible brake damage. You would not have
your full braking capacity in an emergency.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should
be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced,
or immediately if the brake system warning
light is on. If necessary, add fluid to bring
level to the full mark on the side of the
reservoir of the brake master cylinder. Be sure
to clean the top of the master cylinder area
before removing cap. With disc brakes, fluid
level can be expected to fall as the brake pads
wear. Brake fluid level should be checked
when pads are replaced. If the brake fluid is
abnormally low, check system for leaks.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for further information.
WARNING!
• Use only manufacturer's recommendedbrake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubri-
cants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information. Using the wrong
type of brake fluid can severely damage
your brake system and/or impair its per-
formance. The proper type of brake fluid
for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic mas-
ter cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign
matter or moisture, use only new brake
fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly
closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a lower
boiling point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake fail-
ure. This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot en-
gine parts, causing the brake fluid to
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6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling itstraight out of the housing.
7. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When
installing the filter cover, make sure the
retaining tabs fully engage the cover.
CAUTION!
The cabin air filter is identified with an
arrow to indicate airflow direction through
the filter. Failure to properly install the
filter will result in the need to replace it
more often.
8. Reinstall the glove compartment door on the glove compartment door hinge and
reattach the glove compartment tension
tether by inserting the tether clip in the
glove compartment and sliding the clip
away from the face of the glove compart-
ment door.
9. Push the door to the near closed position to reengage the glove compartment travel
stops.
NOTE:
Ensure the glove compartment door
hinges and glove compartment travel
stops are fully engaged.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades
and the windshield periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
This will remove accumulations of salt or road
film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry
windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost
or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum prod-
ucts such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de-
pending on geographical area and frequency
of use. Poor performance of blades may be
present with chattering, marks, water lines or
wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as
necessary.
A/C Air Filter Cover
1 — Retaining Tab
2 — Mid Way Snap
3 — Filter Cover Hinge
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The wiper blades and wiper arms should be
inspected periodically, not just when wiper
performance problems are experienced. This
inspection should include the following
points:
• Wear Or Uneven Edges
• Foreign Material
• Hardening Or Cracking
• Deformation Or Fatigue
If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged,
replace the affected wiper arm or blade with
a new unit. Do not attempt to repair a wiper
arm or blade that is damaged.
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
CAUTION!
Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back
against the glass without the wiper blade
in place or the glass may be damaged.
1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in
the full up position. 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the
wiper arm, flip up the release tab on the
wiper blade and while holding the wiper
arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade
down towards the base of the wiper arm. 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove
the wiper blade from the wiper arm by
holding the wiper arm with one hand and
separating the wiper blade from the wiper
Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Locked Position
1 — Wiper
2 — Release Tab
3 — Wiper Arm
Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Un-locked Position
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Release Tab
3 — Wiper ArmSERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. 3. To remove the wiper blade from the wiperarm, grasp the bottom end of the wiper
blade nearest to wiper arm with your right
hand. With your left hand hold the wiper
arm as you pull the wiper blade away from
the wiper arm past its stop far enough to
unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the
receptacle on the end of the wiper arm.
NOTE:
Resistance will be accompanied by an
audible snap.
4. Still grasping the bottom end of the wiper blade, move the wiper blade upward and
away from the wiper arm to disengage.
5. Gently lower the tip of the wiper arm ontothe glass.
Wiper Blade In Folded Out Position
1 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap
2 — Wiper Arm
3 — Wiper Blade
Wiper Blade Removed From Wiper Arm
1 — Wiper Arm
2 — Wiper BladeSERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat, when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-
sponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel,
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for
more than a month, observe the following
precautions:
• Park your vehicle in a covered, dry andpossibly airy location the windows open
slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery post and be sure that the
battery is fully charged. During storage
check battery charge quarterly. • If you do not disconnect the battery from
the electrical system, check the battery
charge every thirty days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protective waxes.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades and leave raised from the
glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging across dirty
surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting
which will not allow the evaporation of
moisture present on the surface of the
vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar) higher than recommended on
the tire placard and check it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle is station- ary for two weeks or more, run idle the
engine for approximately five minutes,
with the air conditioning system on and
high fan speed. This will ensure a proper
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Transporting Pets..............142
Turn Signals ...............87, 206
Uconnect Access ............291, 293, 298
Account ...........293, 298, 301
Maintaining Your Account .......298
Registration ............293, 345
Remote Features ............301
Using Access ..............297
Via Mobile Apps .............294
Uconnect 5.0 ................305
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV . . . .316, 345, 350 Mute ...................336
Phonebook ................336
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset
And Vehicle ...............336
Voice Recognition Tips .........336
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Voice Recognition Voice Texting ...............336
Uconnect 8.4 NAV Voice Recognition SiriusXM Travel Link ..........348
Uconnect Access ...........291, 345
APP ....................293
In Vehicle Features ...........298 Purchase Apps
..........296, 346
Vehicle Health Alert .......301, 346
Yelp ....................348
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) Making A Phone Call ......331, 336
Receiving A Call ............331
Uconnect Phone . . . .331, 336, 337, 340
Uconnect Voice Command . .312, 336, 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ........266
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .....116
USB Port ...................322
Using Access Uconnect .................297
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . .272
Vehicle Loading ...............261
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) .17
Vehicle Storage ................51
Ventilated ....................27
Via Mobile Apps Uconnect .................294
V

oice Command .....312, 336, 340, 341
Voice Recognition System (VR) ..............312, 336, 340 Warning Flasher, Hazard
..........204
Warning, Roll Over ...............2
Warranty Information ............356
Washers, Headlight ..............42
Washers, Windshield .........40, 248
Washing Vehicle ...............268
Wheel And Wheel Trim ...........264
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........264
Wind Buffeting ..............55, 56
Window Fogging ................51
Windows Close ....................53
Down ....................53
Open ....................53
Power ...................53
Up ......................53
Windshield Defroster ............144
Windshield Washers ..........40, 248
Fluid ...................248
Windshield Wiper Blades .........253
Windshield Wipers ..............40
Wiper Blade Replacement .........253
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ............41
INDEX
366