Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Manual

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Driving Condition
Stop and Go
Stop and Go
Highway Speeds
City Traffic
Highway Speeds
Uphill Grade
NOTE: Under certain conditions the engine fan will run
after the engine is turned off. These conditions are under
high load and high temperature conditions.
Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission
To reduce the potential for engine and transmission over-
heating in high ambient temperature conditions, take the
following actions:
• City Driving — When stopped, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
• Highway Driving — Reduce your speed.
• Up Steep Hills — Select a lower transmission gear.
• Air Conditioning — Turn it off temporarily.
Load
Turbocharger Temperature
Empty
Medium
Medium
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
Cool
Warm
Hot
NOTE: If the coolant temperature is too high the A/C will
automatically turn off.
Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure
If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as soon
as possible. A chime will sound when the light turns on.
NOTE: Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the
engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the
hood.
STARTING AND OPERATING
Idle Time (min.) Before
Engine Shutdown
None
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
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