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  • Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L D I E S E L S U P P L E M E N T...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5 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/transmission and/or exhaust system damage. FCA US LLC welcomes you as a turbocharged diesel- Your vehicle’s Powertrain Control Systems can detect powered vehicle owner. Your diesel vehicle will sound, and store information about vehicle modifications that feel, drive and operate differently from a gasoline- increase horsepower and torque output such as whether...
  • 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. JEEP is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
  • Page 9 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 Remote Keyless Entry amber telltale and the pre-heat cycle.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 • Fuel meets minimum requirement ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illuminated 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 CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Displays ......24 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....12 ▫...
  • Page 14 12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 15 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and (RPM x 1000).
  • Page 16 14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 8. Speedometer This indicator will illuminate when the front fog Indicates vehicle speed. lights are on. 9. Selectable EVIC Information 6. Selectable EVIC Information This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- tion (such as compass, outside temperature etc.).
  • Page 17 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate WARNING! the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced driving cycles.
  • Page 18 16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
  • Page 19 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake tions.
  • Page 20 18 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 15. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- should be checked monthly when cold (in the proximately two seconds.
  • Page 21 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also of reasons, including the installation of replacement or reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
  • Page 22 20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Odometer Display/Electronic Vehicle Information Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Center (EVIC) Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Odometer Display instrument cluster. For further information, refer to The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
  • Page 23 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 NOTE: 17. Selectable EVIC Menu • You must apply the brakes before shifting from This area of the cluster will display the EVIC selectable PARK. menu. For further information, refer to “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” in your •...
  • Page 24 22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Vehicle Security Light ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator This light will flash rapidly for approximately Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
  • Page 25 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. 22. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
  • Page 26 24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill EVIC Displays Soon When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF the following messages: •...
  • Page 27 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change 5. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the “Yes”, then press and release the Right arrow button to engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent select reset of the Oil Life.
  • Page 28 26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry “Yes”, then press and release the Right arrow button to 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE select reset of the Oil Life. START/STOP button and place the ignition in the 6.
  • Page 29 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.) EVIC Amber Telltales 2.
  • Page 30 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Wait To Start Light Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages This engine meets all required diesel engine emissions The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for standards. To achieve these emissions standards, your approximately two seconds when the ignition is vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art engine and turned to the RUN position.
  • Page 31 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 Your vehicle has the ability to alert you to additional minutes, you can remedy the condition in the particu- maintenance required on your vehicle or engine. Refer to late filter system and allow your diesel engine and the following messages that may be displayed on your exhaust after-treatment system to cleanse the filter to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC):...
  • Page 32 30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer Now — This CAUTION! messages indicates regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunction. At this point the engine See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will register a fault system could occur soon with continued operation.
  • Page 33 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31 a single chime. The remaining mileage can be pulled during vehicle start up, and it will be accompanied by up anytime by way of the “Messages” list within the a single chime. The DEF Low telltale will be illumi- EVIC nated continuously until DEF fluid tank is filled with a minimum of two gallons of DEF.
  • Page 34 32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced System service is required within the displayed mile- immediately. If not corrected in 50 miles, vehicle will age. The message will be displayed in the EVIC during enter the “Engine Will not restart in XXXmi Service vehicle start up with an updated distance mileage, and DEF See dealer”...
  • Page 35 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 33 recommend you drive to your nearest authorized Vehicle Information (Customer Information dealer if the message appears while engine is running. Features) • Engine Will Not Start Service DEF System See Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Info”...
  • Page 37 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Cooling System Tips — Automatic STARTING PROCEDURES ....37 Transmission......44 ▫...
  • Page 38 36 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight ADDING FUEL ......66 Ratings) ......56 ▫...
  • Page 39 STARTING AND OPERATING 37 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans- and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. mission gear selector. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second in a location accessible to children), and do not intervals.
  • Page 40 38 STARTING AND OPERATING AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten- CAUTION! (Continued) sion cord. Its use is recommended for environments that period, please wait at least two minutes for the routinely fall below -10°F (-23°C). It should be used when starter to cool before repeating start procedure.
  • Page 41 STARTING AND OPERATING 39 Normal Starting Procedure — Keyless CAUTION! Enter-N-Go™ If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting NOT START the engine before you drain the water the engine. from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage.
  • Page 42 40 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Fluids WARNING! (Continued) The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating seriously or fatally injured. Children should be system. If the instructions in this manual are followed, warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal the engine should start in all conditions and no type of or the transmission gear selector.
  • Page 43 STARTING AND OPERATING 41 • Voltmeter operation: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures. This is caused by the glow plug heating system. The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module.
  • Page 44 42 STARTING AND OPERATING • Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is a blend of Engine Warm-Up Number 2 Ultra Low Sulfur and Number 1 Ultra Low Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold. Sulfur Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature at When starting a cold engine, bring the engine up to which wax crystals form in fuel.
  • Page 45 STARTING AND OPERATING 43 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.
  • Page 46 44 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure To reduce the potential for engine and transmission overheating in high ambient temperature conditions, If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while take the following actions: driving, stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as soon as possible.
  • Page 47 STARTING AND OPERATING 45 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 48 46 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 49 STARTING AND OPERATING 47 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 50 48 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 51 STARTING AND OPERATING 49 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 52 50 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Water Separation — Must Use Mopar Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals Approved Fuel Filter Elements The use of biodiesel requires more frequent fuel filter Biodiesel fuel has a natural affinity to water and water change intervals. When operating on biodiesel between accelerates microbial growth.
  • Page 53 STARTING AND OPERATING 51 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- TRAILER TOWING vals exceed 8,000 miles (12,875 km) or 6 months, if In this section you will find safety tips and information regular operation occurs with 6% - 20% biodiesel blends. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Under no circumstances should fuel filter replacement with your vehicle.
  • Page 54 52 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could further information. lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-...
  • Page 55 STARTING AND OPERATING 53 Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping It is important that you do not exceed the maximum link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 56 54 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
  • Page 57 STARTING AND OPERATING 55 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can dustry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
  • Page 58 56 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.0L Diesel 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg)
  • Page 59 STARTING AND OPERATING 57 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In- formation Placard”...
  • Page 60 58 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle possible: or other parts could be damaged.
  • Page 61 STARTING AND OPERATING 59 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 62 60 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements —...
  • Page 63 STARTING AND OPERATING 61 • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over CAUTION! 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they Towing Requirements —...
  • Page 64 62 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 —...
  • Page 65 STARTING AND OPERATING 63 Towing Tips Paddle Shift Mode • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy highest gear that allows for adequate performance and traffic.
  • Page 66 64 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID maximize fuel efficiency. Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Re- duction system to meet the very stringent diesel emis- Cooling System sions standards required by the Environmental Protec- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-...
  • Page 67 STARTING AND OPERATING 65 System Overview The DEF injection system and SCR catalyst enable the achievement of diesel emissions requirements; while This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid maintaining outstanding fuel economy, drivability, (DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduc- torque and power ratings.
  • Page 68 66 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location 1 — Fuel Fill Location 2 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location NOTE: There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside Fuel Filler Door Release Switch the filler pipe seals the system.
  • Page 69 STARTING AND OPERATING 67 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 70 68 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel 4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to nozzle. putting back in the spare tire kit. CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”...
  • Page 71 STARTING AND OPERATING 69 system and lines. Drain condensation from the supply WARNING! (Continued) tank and change the line filter on a regular basis. • A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of container that is inside of a vehicle.
  • Page 72 70 STARTING AND OPERATING Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very stable The DEF gauge (located on the Electronic Vehicle Infor- product with a long shelf life. If DEF is kept in tempera- mation Center (EVIC) display) will display the level of tures between 10°...
  • Page 73 STARTING AND OPERATING 71 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.
  • Page 74 72 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Stop filling the DEF tank immediately when any of the CAUTION! following happen: DEF stops flowing from the fill • To avoid DEF spillage, and possible damage to the bottle into the DEF fill inlet, DEF splashes out the fill inlet, or a DEF pump nozzle automatically shuts off.
  • Page 75 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance-Free Batteries ....87 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL ..74 ▫ Cooling System ..... . .88 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .
  • Page 76 74 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL 1 — Remote Jump Start Location 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
  • Page 77 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 75 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 78 76 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 79 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 77 mark. The total capacity from the MIN mark to the MAX Change Engine Oil mark is 1.7 qts (1.6L). Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. CAUTION! Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure.
  • Page 80 78 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- your area. dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil.
  • Page 81 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 79 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 82 80 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 1. Release the spring clips from the air cleaner cover. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1 —...
  • Page 83 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 81 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation assembly. NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element. 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.
  • Page 84 82 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter The fuel filter/water separator housing is located on the left side of the vehicle in front of the fuel tank. The best access to this water drain valve is from under the vehicle. CAUTION! •...
  • Page 85 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 83 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 86 84 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If more than two ounces or 60 milliliters of fuel have been drained, follow the directions for “Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel.” 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.
  • Page 87 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 85 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 88 86 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 89 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 87 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 90 88 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 91 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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 92 90 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 radiator engine coolant and specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- may plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
  • Page 93 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Please review these recommendations for using Organic Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where MS.90032.
  • Page 94 92 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that the engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 95 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 93 • 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 96 94 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler Brake System The charge air cooler is positioned in front of the radiator Brake Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check and the air conditioner condenser. Air enters the engine The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked through the air cleaner and passes through the turbo- when performing under the hood service, or immedi- charger, where it is pressurized.
  • Page 97 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in WARNING! (Continued) “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may WARNING! cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- •...
  • Page 98 96 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.0L Diesel Engine 24.6 Gallons 93.1 Liters Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 8 Gallons 30.3 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.0 Liter Diesel Engine (SAE 5W-40 8 Quarts 7.7 Liters Synthetic, API CJ-4) Cooling System 3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine (MOPAR 12 Quarts...
  • Page 99 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 97 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 For- mula 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 100 98 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
  • Page 101 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 99 NOTE: If climatized or diesel Number 1 ULSD fuel is not available, and you are operating below (20°F/-6°C), in sustained arctic conditions, Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment (or equivalent) is recommended to avoid gelling. Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use Mopar®...
  • Page 102 100 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Axle Differential (Rear) – With Electronic Limited-Slip We recommend you use MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Differential (ELSD) Lubricant SAE 75W-85 with friction modifier additive. Axle Differential (Rear) – Without Electronic Limited- We recommend you use MOPAR®...
  • Page 103 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS ▫ Additional Maintenance — B6 To B20 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .102 Biodiesel ......107 ▫...
  • Page 104 102 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
  • Page 105 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 103 Engine Oil Filter Replacement Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: • Check engine oil level Residual oil in the housing may spill from the housing when the new filter is installed if the residual oil is not •...
  • Page 106 104 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel Required Maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. •...
  • Page 107 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 105 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. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 108 106 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Fuel filter replacement intervals should be every second oil change and filter assembly.
  • Page 109 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 107 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.
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  • Page 112 110 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .90 Warning Light ......16 Adding Fuel.
  • Page 113 INDEX 111 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...89, 97 Oil ....... .75, 97 Oil Filler Cap .
  • Page 114 112 INDEX Adding .......66 Hitches Diesel ......46, 97 Trailer Towing .
  • Page 115 INDEX 113 Maintenance Procedures .....75 Viscosity ......77 Maintenance Schedule .
  • Page 116 114 INDEX Starting Procedures......37 Minimum Requirements ....57 Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).
  • Page 117 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into The antenna cable should be as short as practical this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos- to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios sible.
  • Page 118 FCA US LLC 14WK741-226-AI Ninth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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