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  • Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L S U P P L E M E N T...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC ... . .4...
  • Page 6 4 INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC NOTE: • Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine/ FCA US LLC welcomes you as a turbocharged diesel- powered vehicle owner. Your diesel vehicle will sound, transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Your feel, drive and operate differently from a gasoline- vehicle’s powertrain control systems can detect and powered vehicle.
  • Page 7 When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

  • Page 9: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM ....8 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..9 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ....8...
  • Page 10 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM weather. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Dis- play (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information on the “Wait To Start” This system uses the RKE Key Fob to start the amber telltale and the pre-heat cycle.

  • Page 11: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 • Fuel meets minimum requirement ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • System not disabled from previous remote start event The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, provid- •...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.

  • Page 13: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Fuel Filter Life Reset ....22 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....12 ▫...

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Premium DID Instrument Cluster...
  • Page 15 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13 • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem- 1. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute perature when driving in hot weather or up moun- tain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the (RPM x 1000).

  • Page 16: Warning And Indicator Lights

    14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WARNING! IMPORTANT: The warning light switches on in the A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or instrument panel together with a dedicated message others could be badly burned by steam or boiling and/or acoustic signal when applicable.

  • Page 17: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Water in Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Water in Fuel Indicator Light The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illuminate when there is water detected in the fuel filters.
  • Page 18 16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Wait To Start Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Wait To Start Light The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for approximately two seconds when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. It’s duration may be longer based on colder operating condi- tions.
  • Page 19 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light The Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator will illuminate if the vehicle is low on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).

  • Page 20: Driver Information Display (Did)

    18 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) The DID Menu items consists of the following: • Main Gauge The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver- interactive display that is located in the instrument • Vehicle Info cluster. •...
  • Page 21 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menu and submenus (Main Gauge, MPH/km/h, Vehicle Info, Terrain, Driver Assist, Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stop/Start, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).

  • Page 22: Did Displays

    20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RIGHT Arrow Button DID Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the DID displays Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to the following messages: access the information screens or sub-menu screens of a main menu item. •...

  • Page 23: Engine Oil Life Reset

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill will display in the DID for five seconds after a single Soon chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system •...

  • Page 24: Fuel Filter Life Reset

    22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the Fuel Filter Life Reset ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the The cluster will display the “Fuel System Service Re- ignition to the OFF/LOCK position. quired –...

  • Page 25: Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Messages

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 3. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to exhaust system. These systems are seamlessly integrated access the ”Fuel Filter Life” screen. into your vehicle and managed by the Powertrain Con- trol Module (PCM). The PCM manages engine combus- 4.
  • Page 26 24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Exhaust Filter Nearing Full Safely Drive at Highway • Exhaust System Regeneration in Process Continue Speeds to Clear — This message will be displayed on Driving — This message indicates that the Diesel the Driver Information Display (DID) if the exhaust Particulate Filter (DPF) is self-cleaning.

  • Page 27: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Warning Messages

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 power. Only an authorized dealer will be able to correct CAUTION! this condition. See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust CAUTION! system could occur soon with continued operation. See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust •...

  • Page 28: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Fault Warning Messages

    26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF — This message with in the displayed mileage. The message will be displayed in the DID during vehicle start up with the will display when the DEF driving range is less than current allowed mileage and accompanied by a single 1 mile, DEF fluid top off is required or the engine will chime.
  • Page 29 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 time the vehicle is started. The message will be accom- detected is not serviced after 30 miles of operation. It is panied by a single chime and the Malfunction Indica- also displayed at 250 miles 186 miles and 124 miles. tor Light.
  • Page 30 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL be continuously displayed. The message will be ac- NOTE: companied by a single chime. Your Malfunction Indi- • The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after cator Light will be continuously illumined. We highly adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) recommend you drive to your nearest authorized to the DEF tank.

  • Page 31: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Cooling System Tips — Automatic STARTING PROCEDURES ....31 Transmission......39 ▫...
  • Page 32 30 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer ADDING FUEL ......60 Weight Ratings) ..... . .51 ▫...

  • Page 33: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 31 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside reasons. A child or others could be seriously or and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second selector.

  • Page 34: Automatic Transmission

    32 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather CAUTION! The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in • The engine is allowed to crank as long as 30 the water jacket of the engine. It requires a 110–115 Volt seconds.

  • Page 35: Normal Starting Procedure - Keyless Enter-N-Go

    STARTING AND OPERATING 33 • A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves engine start- NOTE: A delay of the start of up to five seconds is ing and reduces the amount of white smoke generated possible under very cold conditions. The Wait to Start by a warming engine.

  • Page 36: Starting Fluids

    34 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to WARNING! (Continued) the engine starting, push the button again. • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the 5. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned keyless ignition node is in the “OFF”...

  • Page 37: Normal Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 35 NORMAL OPERATION module. Glow plug heater operation can run for several minutes, once the heater operation is complete the volt- Observe the following when the diesel engine is operat- meter needle will stabilize. ing. Cold Weather Precautions •...
  • Page 38 36 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Operating Range Chart...
  • Page 39 STARTING AND OPERATING 37 • If climatized or diesel Number 1 ULSD fuel is not *No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions (0°F/-18°C) exist”. available, and you are operating below (20°F/-6°C), in sustained arctic conditions, Mopar Premium Diesel NOTE: Fuel Treatment (or equivalent) is recommended to...

  • Page 40: Engine Idling

    38 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine Idling Stopping The Engine Avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling may be After full load operation, idle the engine for a few harmful to your engine because combustion chamber minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat completely.

  • Page 41: Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 39 NOTE: Under certain conditions the engine fan will run Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil after the engine is turned off. These conditions are under Pressure high load and high temperature conditions. If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as Cooling System Tips —...

  • Page 42: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    40 STARTING AND OPERATING Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED All engine failures give some warning before the parts The engine block heater warms engine coolant and fail. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, permits quicker starts in cold weather.

  • Page 43: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 41 provide good performance. If the vehicle is exposed to WARNING! extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. periods, use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. Damage to the 110–115 Volt electrical cord could 2 diesel fuel with 50% No.

  • Page 44: Fuel Specifications

    42 STARTING AND OPERATING fuel conditioners should not be required in your vehicle. NOTE: If available in your area, a high cetane “premium” diesel • If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on fuel may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up your diesel vehicle, do not start the engine.

  • Page 45: Biodiesel Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 43 Biodiesel Fuel Requirements CAUTION! A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM speci- Failure to comply with Oil Change requirements for fication D975 is recommended for use with your diesel vehicles operating on biodiesel blends between 6% engine.
  • Page 46 44 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Quality — Must Comply With ASTM CAUTION! Standards Use of blends greater than 20% is not approved. Use The quality of Biodiesel fuel may vary widely. Only fuel of blends greater than 20% can result in engine produced by a BQ9000 supplier to the following specifi- damage.
  • Page 47 STARTING AND OPERATING 45 Fuel Water Separation — Must Use MOPAR Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals Approved Fuel Filter Elements The use of biodiesel requires intervals shorter than the Biodiesel fuel has a natural affinity to water and water outlined 30,000 miles (48 280 km) and must not exceed accelerates microbial growth.

  • Page 48: Trailer Towing

    46 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
  • Page 49 STARTING AND OPERATING 47 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could It is important that you do not exceed the maximum lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 50 48 STARTING AND OPERATING the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- Weight-Distributing Hitch tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).

  • Page 51: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 49 Trailer Hitch Classification WARNING! The following chart provides the industry standard for • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can system may reduce handling, stability, braking tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the performance, and could result in a collision.
  • Page 52 50 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 267 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”...

  • Page 53: Trailer Towing Weights

    STARTING AND OPERATING 51 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.0L Diesel 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg)

  • Page 54: Towing Requirements

    52 STARTING AND OPERATING • The weight of the driver and all passengers CAUTION! NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
  • Page 55 STARTING AND OPERATING 53 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 56 54 STARTING AND OPERATING Supplement or “Starting And Operating” in your WARNING! (Continued) Owner’s Manual for proper tire inflation procedures. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four sures before trailer usage.
  • Page 57 STARTING AND OPERATING 55 Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! WARNING! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this hydraulic brake lines.
  • Page 58 56 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (749 kg). Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.

  • Page 59: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 57 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
  • Page 60 58 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to Autostick maximize fuel efficiency. • When using the AutoStick shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and Cooling System avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “5” if To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- the desired speed can be maintained.

  • Page 61: Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    STARTING AND OPERATING 59 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID System Overview Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Re- This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid duction system to meet the very stringent diesel emis- (DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduc- sions standards required by the Environmental Protec- tion (SCR) catalyst to meet the emission requirements.

  • Page 62: Adding Fuel

    60 STARTING AND OPERATING The DEF injection system and SCR catalyst enable the ADDING FUEL achievement of diesel emissions requirements; while 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under maintaining outstanding fuel economy, drivability, the headlamp switch). torque and power ratings. Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)”...
  • Page 63 STARTING AND OPERATING 61 3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing. 4. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 5.
  • Page 64 62 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Fill Funnel Emergency Fuel Fill Location 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel NOTE: Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper nozzle. door open. 3. Pour fuel into funnel opening. 4.

  • Page 65: Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 63 Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel CAUTION! Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can cause To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top severe damage to the engine fuel system. Proper main- off” the fuel tank after filling. tenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential.

  • Page 66: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage

    64 STARTING AND OPERATING If the vehicle will not start, refer to “Maintenance DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest temperatures. For Procedures/Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel” example, DEF may freeze at temperatures at or below in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 67: Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    STARTING AND OPERATING 65 Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF gauge (located on the Driver Information Dis- play (DID display) will display the level of DEF remain- ing in the tank. Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
  • Page 68 66 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds to • To avoid DEF spillage, and possible damage to the update after adding a gallon or more of Diesel DEF tank from overfilling, do not “top off” the DEF Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the DEF tank.
  • Page 69 STARTING AND OPERATING 67 3. Stop filling the DEF tank immediately when any of the CAUTION! (Continued) following happen: DEF stops flowing from the fill • Never add anything other than DEF to the tank – bottle into the DEF fill inlet, DEF splashes out the fill especially any form of hydrocarbon such as diesel inlet, or a DEF pump nozzle automatically shuts off.

  • Page 71: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance-Free Batteries ....83 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL ..70 ▫ Cooling System ..... . .84 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .

  • Page 72: Engine Compartment - 3.0L Diesel

    70 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL 1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 —...

  • Page 73: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 71 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
  • Page 74 72 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Material Standard MS-10902, and that are API CJ-4 certified and meet the requirements of FCA LLC. Checking Oil Level 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.
  • Page 75 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will Never operate the engine with oil level below the “MIN” improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil mark or above the upper “MAX” mark. only when the level on the dipstick is below the “MIN”...

  • Page 76: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    74 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE We recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil such Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters as MOPAR or Shell Rotella that meets FCA Material Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 or ACEA E9/E7 or oil filters from your vehicle.
  • Page 77 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be provides a measure of protection. Do not remove the used to assure most efficient service.
  • Page 78 76 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Cleaner Filter Cover Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly 1 — Spring Clips 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Air Cleaner Filter Cover 2 — Air Cleaner Cover 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly.

  • Page 79: Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 77 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward. 2. Install the air cleaner cover onto the housing assembly locating tabs. 3. Latch the spring clips and lock the air cleaner cover to the housing assembly.
  • Page 80 78 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. Drain the filters into an appropriate container. If water is detected in the water separator while the engine is running, or while the ignition switch is in the ON position, the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light”...
  • Page 81 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 79 NOTE: Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids CAUTION! from your vehicle. Used fluids, indiscriminately dis- carded, can present a problem to the environment. Con- If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO tact an authorized dealer, service station, or government NOT START the engine before you drain water from agency for advice on recycling programs and for where...

  • Page 82: Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement

    80 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement NOTE: Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manu- facturer’s filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability. CAUTION! • Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. Drain the filter into an appropriate container.

  • Page 83: Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 81 3. Open the water drain valve, and let any accumulated Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel water drain. WARNING! 4. Close the water drain valve. Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the 5.
  • Page 84 82 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The starter motor will engage for approximately 30 Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, the seconds at a time. Allow two minutes between crank- use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel ing intervals.

  • Page 85: Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message WARNING! Process Flow A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over This engine meets all required diesel engine emissions materials that can burn. Such materials might be standards.

  • Page 86: Cooling System

    84 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System CAUTION! WARNING! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the You or others can be badly burned by hot engine positive post and the negative cable is attached to the coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 87 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 85 spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a radiator core.
  • Page 88 86 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than be compatible with the engine coolant and may specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
  • Page 89 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Please review these recommendations for using Organic (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard engine cooling system.
  • Page 90 88 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with WARNING! (Continued) OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding possible. or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the Cooling System Pressure Cap system is hot or under pressure.
  • Page 91 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 89 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...

  • Page 92: Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler

    90 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) hoses leading to and from the charge air cooler for cracks performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- or loose clamps resulting in loss of pressure and reduced sions. engine performance. Charge Air Cooler —...
  • Page 93 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 91 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has should be conducted.

  • Page 94: Fluid Capacities

    92 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in an accident. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.0L Diesel Engine 24.6 Gallons...

  • Page 95: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 93 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil We recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as MOPAR or Shell Rotella that meets FCA Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 or ACEA E9/E7 or ACEA A3/B4 engine oil category is required.
  • Page 96 94 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good performance. We recommend you use a blend of up to 5% biodiesel, meeting ASTM specification D-975 with your diesel engine.This vehicle is compatible with biodiesel blends greater than 5% but no greater than 20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-7467 provided the shortened mainte- nance intervals are followed as directed.

  • Page 97: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans- mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
  • Page 98 96 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

  • Page 99: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS ▫ Additional Maintenance — B6 To B20 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....98 Biodiesel ......102 ▫...
  • Page 100 98 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Driver Informa- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument indicator system. The oil change indicator system will Panel”...
  • Page 101 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 99 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level Change Indicator System: • Drain water from fuel filter assembly. • Check windshield washer fluid level •...
  • Page 102 100 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and re- place if necessary.
  • Page 103 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 101 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Drain water from fuel filter assembly. Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly. Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
  • Page 104 102 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Additional Maintenance — B6 To B20 Biodiesel WARNING! NOTE: • You can be badly injured working on or around a • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you exceed 8,000 miles (12 875 km) or six months, which- have the knowledge and the right equipment.
  • Page 105 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 103 Additional Maintenance Chart — B6 to B20 Biodiesel Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Additional B6 to B20 Maintenance Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly.
  • Page 106 104 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.

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    INDEX 105 INDEX...
  • Page 108 106 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .86 Caps, Filler Adding Fuel......60 Oil (Engine) .
  • Page 109 INDEX 107 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming ....81 Oil Filler Cap ......73 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
  • Page 110 108 INDEX Specifications ......42 Manual Transmission Tank Capacity ......92 Lubricant Selection .
  • Page 111 INDEX 109 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)..85, 88 Trailer Towing ......46 Remote Starting System .
  • Page 115 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 116 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS ® 16WK741-226-AA Third Edition ©2016 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in U.S.A.

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