INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC ....4...
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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- transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Your ve- powered vehicle owner. Your diesel vehicle will sound, hicle’s powertrain control systems can detect and store feel, drive and operate differently from a gasoline-powered information about vehicle modifications that increase...
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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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ How To Use Remote Start ....8 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM ....8...
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8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the This system uses the key fob to start the engine engine will remote start. conveniently from outside the vehicle while still •...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox- ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster 1. Tachometer 3. Speedometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • Indicates vehicle speed. (RPM x 1000). 2. Instrument Cluster Display Menu • The instrument cluster display features a driver- interactive display.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! (Continued) • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look cates that the engine cooling system is operating under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Ve- satisfactorily.
14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See Dealer Diesel Displays • Engine Will Not Start Service DEF System See Dealer When the appropriate conditions exist, the following mes- sages display in the instrument cluster display: Fuel Filter Life Reset •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill 5. Push and release the down arrow button to select “Yes,” then push and release the OK button to select reset of Soon the Fuel Filter Life.
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16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL highway speeds for up to 20 minutes, you can remedy WARNING! the condition in the particulate filter system and allow your diesel engine and exhaust after-treatment system to A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over cleanse the filter to remove the trapped PM and restore materials that can burn.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer — 500 miles. If the following warning message sequence is This message indicates the PCM has derated the engine ignored, your vehicle may not restart unless DEF is added to limit the likelihood of permanent damage to the within the displayed mileage shown in the message.
18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF — This message • Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer — This message will will display when the DEF driving range is less than 1 display if the DEF system has detected the incorrect mile, DEF fluid top off is required or the engine will not fluid has been introduced to the DEF tank.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL when under 1 mile until engine will not start and each NOTE: time the vehicle is started, and will be continuously • The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after displayed. The message will be accompanied by a single adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to chime.
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20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL — Wait To Start Light — If Equipped — Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for approxi- The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illuminate when mately two seconds when the ignition is turned to the RUN there is water detected in the fuel filters.
22 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE — 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter- and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second inter- vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Normal Starting Start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any the engine. driving range. NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator Extreme Cold Weather pedal...
24 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. The system will automatically engage the starter to WARNING! (Continued) crank the engine. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with will disengage automatically after 25 seconds. access to an unlocked vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators. plugged in two hours prior to start. Its use is required for cold starts with temperatures under -20°F (-28°C). • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an •...
26 STARTING AND OPERATING NORMAL OPERATION — 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE Cold Weather Precautions Observe the following when the diesel engine is operating. Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may require special considerations. The following charts sug- • All message center lights are off. gest these options: •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Operating Range NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels” ONLY. Fuel Operating Range Chart *No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions (0°F/-18°C) exist”.
28 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Engine Warm-Up • Use of Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel or Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold. When Number 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel results in a starting a cold engine, bring the engine up to operating noticeable decrease in fuel economy.
STARTING AND OPERATING Stopping The Engine NOTE: Refer to the following chart for proper engine shutdown. After full load operation, idle the engine for a few minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from the turbocharger.
30 STARTING AND OPERATING • Fuel, oil or coolant leaks. Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure • Sudden change, outside the normal operating range, in If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as soon the engine operating temperature.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Open the fuel filler door. 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.
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32 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Fill Funnel Location Emergency Fuel Fill Location 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel NOTE: Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door nozzle. open. 3. Pour fuel into funnel opening. 4.
STARTING AND OPERATING Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel WARNING! If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of the • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the stored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated with water vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is will promote the growth of “microbes.”...
34 STARTING AND OPERATING Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Overview Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduc- This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tion system to meet the very stringent diesel emissions injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) standards required by the Environmental Protection catalyst to meet the emission requirements.
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: NOTE: When working with DEF, it is important to know that: • Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection system. • Any containers or parts that come into contact with DEF You may occasionally hear an audible clicking noise from under the vehicle at a stop.
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36 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Remove cap from DEF fill inlet (located in fuel door). NOTE: • The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds to update after adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the DEF tank. If you have a fault related to the DEF system, the gauge may not update to the new level.
STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Reinstall cap onto DEF fill inlet. CAUTION! (Continued) • When DEF is spilled, clean the area immediately TRAILER TOWING with water and use an absorbent material to soak up In this section you will find safety tips and information on the spills on the ground.
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38 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) WARNING! The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all It is important that you do not exceed the maximum cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo- front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition rary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for can result if either rating is exceeded.
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STARTING AND OPERATING If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) may be required depending on vehicle and trailer recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies configuration/loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to Rating (GAWR) requirements.
40 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as Trailer And Tongue Weight part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and your bumper or trailer hitch.
42 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Maintenance” for the proper maintenance intervals. When trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings. factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures WARNING! (Continued) before trailer usage. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before grade.
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44 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin WARNING! wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- connector. draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring tem and cause it to fail.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/Turn 3 —...
46 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Cooling System Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat- backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy ing, take the following actions: traffic.
48 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING Engine Oil Filter Replacement Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Residual oil in the housing may spill from the housing indicator system. The oil change indicator system will when the new filter is installed if the residual oil is not remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for either removed from the housing or enough time has not scheduled maintenance.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 49 Required Maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Plans on the following pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. •...
50 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Plan — 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 replace if necessary.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 51 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Replace accessory drive belt(s). Change transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 53 Checking Oil Level — 3.0 Diesel Engine Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil only To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the when the level on the dipstick is below the “MIN”...
54 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE which include detailed service information for your ve- Diesel Engine Oil Selection hicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any For best performance and maximum protection under all procedure yourself. types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- mends engine oils that meet the requirements of FCA NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys- Material Standard MS-10902, and that are API CJ-4 certified...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 55 Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner Filter The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi- Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte- tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the nance intervals.
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56 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal CAUTION! 1. Release the spring clips from the air cleaner cover. Many aftermarket performance air filter elements do not adequately filter the air entering the engine. Use of such filters can severely damage your engine. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 57 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 —...
58 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation If water is detected in the water separator while the engine is running, or while the ignition switch is in the ON NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is position, the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light”...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 59 counterclockwise to drain fuel/water; allow the accumu- NOTE: Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids lated water to drain. Leave the drain valve open until all from your vehicle. Used fluids, indiscriminately discarded, water and contaminants have been removed. When clear can present a problem to the environment.
60 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement NOTE: Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufac- turer’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.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 61 6. Remove using a socket. Rotate counterclockwise for Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel removal. WARNING! 7. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations. Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running.
62 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: The engine may run rough until the air is forced Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message from all the fuel lines. Process Flow This engine meets all required diesel engine emissions WARNING! standards. To achieve these emissions standards, your vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art engine and Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 63 Diesel Exhaust Fluid WARNING! (Continued) Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sometimes known simply by • Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from the name of its active component, UREA—is a key compo- the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The nent of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, which fan starts automatically and may start at any time, help diesel vehicles meet stringent emission regulations.
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64 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumula- Selection Of Coolant tion of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica- water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the tions”...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 65 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant CAUTION! (Continued) that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard • This vehicle has not been designed for use with MS.90032 and distilled water. Use higher concentrations propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
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66 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, Disposal Of Used Coolant have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is a regu- OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as pos- lated substance requiring proper disposal.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 67 • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro- Points To Remember tection of your engine which contains aluminum com- NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/...
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68 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage.
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70 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from the Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur provided on the fuel filter housing.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 71 NOTE: For regular use of biodiesel blends between 6% and 20% (B6–B20) it is important that you understand and comply • If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on with these requirements. Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” your diesel vehicle, do not start the engine.
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72 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Oxidation Stability — Must Use Fuel Within CAUTION! Six Months Of Manufacture Use of blends greater than 20% is not approved. Use of Biodiesel fuel has poor oxidation stability which can result blends greater than 20% can result in engine damage. in long term storage problems.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 73 biodiesel between 6% and 20%, oil and filter replacement NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- intervals must not exceed 8,000 Miles or 6 months, which vals exceed 8,000 miles (12,875 km) or 6 months, if regular ever comes first.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 75 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 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 engine oil category is required.
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76 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than- normal conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No.
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