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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

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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

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC ..4...
  • Page 6 4 INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Your vehicle’s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that Chrysler Group LLC welcomes you as a turbocharged increase horsepower and torque output such as whether diesel-powered vehicle owner. Your diesel vehicle will or not performance-enhancing powertrain components, sound, feel, drive and operate differently from a gasoline- commonly referred to as downloaders, power boxes, or...

  • Page 7: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM ....6 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..7 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ....6...
  • Page 8 6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM How To Use Remote Start This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry All of the following conditions must be met before the (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- engine will remote start: niently from outside the vehicle while still •...
  • Page 9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 • Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent WARNING! engine lugging. • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators. confined area.

  • Page 11: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Displays ......22 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....10 ▫...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    10 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 13: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11 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 14 12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. High Beam Indicator NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. Indicates that headlights are on high beam. 8. Speedometer 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped Indicates vehicle speed.
  • Page 15 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13 the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb WARNING! does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate operating conditions.
  • Page 16 14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! (Continued) The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that turn the engine off immediately and call an autho- the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
  • Page 17 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 13. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
  • Page 18 16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
  • Page 19 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not those tires.) operating properly.
  • Page 20 18 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of CAUTION! vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your The TPMS has been optimized for the original odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 21 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the 17. Selectable EVIC Menu EVIC display. It displays the gear position of the auto- This area of the cluster will display the EVIC selectable matic transmission. menu. For further information, refer to “Electronic Ve- NOTE: hicle Information Center (EVIC) —...
  • Page 22 20 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 23: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 • 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 24: Evic Displays

    22 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 25 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 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 26 24 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 cycle the ignition to the 6.
  • Page 27 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 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 28 26 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 29 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 Your vehicle has the ability to alert you to additional particulate filter system and allow your diesel engine maintenance required on your vehicle or engine. Refer to and exhaust after-treatment system to cleanse the filter the following messages that may be displayed on your to remove the trapped PM and restore the system to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC):...
  • Page 30 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages CAUTION! Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust when the DEF level reaches a driving range of approxi- system could occur soon with continued operation. mately 500 miles.
  • Page 31 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 100 miles. DEF fluid top off is required with in the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning displayed mileage. The message will be displayed in Messages the EVIC during vehicle start up with an updated There are different messages which are displayed if the distance mileage, and it will be accompanied by a vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with...
  • Page 32 30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer — This message 100 miles, remaining range will be continuously dis- will display if the DEF system has detected the incor- played while operating the vehicle. Chimes will also rect fluid has been introduced to the DEF tank.

  • Page 33: Features)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31 • Engine Will Not Start Service DEF System See Dealer • The DEF gauge may also not immediately update after — This message will display when the fault detected is a refill if the temperature of the DEF fluid is below not serviced after the Engine will not restart Service DEF 12°F (-11°C).
  • Page 34 32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Coolant Temp Displays the actual coolant temperature. • Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission sump temperature. • Tire Pressure Monitor System Displays the actual tire pressure...

  • Page 35: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Stopping The Engine ....41 STARTING PROCEDURES ....35 ▫...
  • Page 36 34 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....52 ADDING FUEL ......63 ▫...

  • Page 37: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 35 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second reasons.

  • Page 38: Automatic Transmission

    36 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Engine start up in very low ambient temperature Automatic Transmission could result in evident white smoke. This condition will Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or disappear as the engine warms up. PARK position.

  • Page 39: Normal Starting Procedure - Keyless Enter-N-Go

    STARTING AND OPERATING 37 • A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in 3. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in ENGINE START/STOP button once. thermostat.

  • Page 40: Starting Fluids

    38 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to WARNING! (Continued) the engine starting, press the button again. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key 6. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned fob and lock your vehicle.

  • Page 41: Normal Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 39 NORMAL OPERATION Cold Weather Precautions Observe the following when the diesel engine is operat- Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may ing. require special considerations. The following charts sug- gest these options: • All message center lights are off. Fuel Operating Range •...

  • Page 42: Engine Idling

    40 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Engine Oil Usage • Use of Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel or Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the correct engine oil viscosity. Number 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in fuel economy.

  • Page 43: Stopping The Engine

    STARTING AND OPERATING 41 varnish to form on piston rings, cylinder head valves, Idle Time Turbo- and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter (min.) Driving charger the crankcase, diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to Load Before Condition Tempera- the engine.

  • Page 44: Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission

    42 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 45: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 43 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 46: Fuel Requirements

    44 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 periods, Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel Damage to the 110–115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution.

  • Page 47: Fuel Specifications

    STARTING AND OPERATING 45 fuel conditioners should not be required in your vehicle. climatized diesel fuels. Experience has shown that it also If available in your area, a high cetane “premium” diesel operates on No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuels or other fuel may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up fuels within specification.

  • Page 48: Biodiesel Fuel Requirements

    46 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 greater than engine.
  • Page 49 STARTING AND OPERATING 47 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 50 48 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Water Separation — Must Use Mopar Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals Approved Fuel Filter Elements The use of biofuels require 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 the suggested schedule.

  • Page 51: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 49 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 52 50 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose It is important that you do not exceed the maximum control of your vehicle and cause a collision. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 53 STARTING AND OPERATING 51 Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...

  • Page 54: Trailer Hitch Classification

    52 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...

  • Page 55: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 53 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 (3 357 kg)

  • Page 56: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    54 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.

  • Page 57: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 55 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
  • Page 58 56 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 59 STARTING AND OPERATING 57 • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe WARNING! (Continued) and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • Total weight must be distributed between the tow “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ating”...
  • Page 60 58 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible WARNING! personal injury. • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- •...
  • Page 61 STARTING AND OPERATING 59 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. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.

  • Page 62: Towing Tips

    60 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
  • Page 63 STARTING AND OPERATING 61 • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to Paddle Shift Mode maximize fuel efficiency. • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and Cooling System avoids frequent downshifts.

  • Page 64: Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    62 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 tion system to meet the very stringent diesel emissions (DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduc- standards required by the Environmental Protection tion (SCR) catalyst to meet the emission requirements.

  • Page 65: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 63 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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 66 64 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the filler pipe seals the system. 3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
  • Page 67 STARTING AND OPERATING 65 1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire kit. Emergency Fuel Fill Location NOTE: Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper Fuel Fill Funnel door open. 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.

  • Page 68: Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel

    66 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 69: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage

    STARTING AND OPERATING 67 If the vehicle will not start, refer to “Maintenance DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest temperatures. Procedures/Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel” For example, DEF may freeze at temperatures at or below in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 70: Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    68 STARTING AND OPERATING Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid 1. Remove cap from DEF fill inlet (located in fuel door). The DEF gauge (located on the Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC) display) will display the level of DEF remaining in the tank. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 71 STARTING AND OPERATING 69 2. Insert DEF fill adapter/nozzle into DEF fill inlet. CAUTION! NOTE: • To avoid DEF spillage, and possible damage to the • The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds to update DEF tank from overfilling, do not “top off” the DEF after adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank after filling.
  • Page 72 70 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Stop filling the DEF tank immediately when any of the following happen: DEF stops flowing from the fill bottle into the DEF fill inlet, DEF splashes out the fill inlet, or a DEF pump nozzle automatically shuts off. 4.

  • Page 73: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance-Free Batteries ....84 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL ..72 ▫ Cooling System ..... . .84 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .

  • Page 74: Engine Compartment - 3.0L Diesel

    72 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 75: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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 76: Engine Oil

    74 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- mends engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106, and that are approved to Fiat 9.55535-S1 or Fiat 9.55535-S3 and ACEA C3.
  • Page 77 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 75 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 78 76 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Only use ACEA C3 SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash engine Engine Oil Filter oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS-11106 or Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil, “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 79: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Engine Air Cleaner Filter WARNING! (Continued) Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Make sure that no one is near the engine compart- maintenance intervals. ment before starting the vehicle with the air induc- tion system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure CAUTION! to do so can result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 80: Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

    78 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 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 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 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 Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, the 30 seconds at a time. Allow two minutes between the use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel cranking intervals.

  • Page 85: Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Evic Message Process Flow

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Intervention Regeneration Strategy — EVIC Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” Message Process Flow in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. This engine meets all required diesel engine emissions standards. To achieve these emissions standards, your WARNING! vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art engine and exhaust system.

  • Page 86: Maintenance-Free Batteries

    84 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Batteries WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic after handling the battery.
  • Page 87 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Engine Coolant Checks With the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
  • Page 88 86 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION! •...
  • Page 89 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 87 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below extended maintenance intervals.
  • Page 90 88 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
  • Page 91 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal If an examination of your engine compartment shows rules for your community.

  • Page 92: Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler

    90 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler a minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to The charge air cooler is positioned in front of the radiator MS-12106) and distilled water for proper corrosion and the air conditioner condenser.

  • Page 93: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Brake System Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Brake Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked WARNING! when performing under the hood service, or immedi- •...
  • Page 94 92 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing been in a tightly closed container.

  • Page 95: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 93 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-30 8 Quarts 7.7 Liters Synthetic, API Certified Low Ash) Cooling System 3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine 12 Quarts...

  • Page 96: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    94 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Only use ACEA C3 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS-11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil.
  • Page 97 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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 98: Chassis

    96 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use Mopar® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case –...
  • Page 99 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 97 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 101: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS ▫ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — B6 To MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .100 B20 Biodiesel......104 ▫...
  • Page 102 100 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in indicator system. The oil change indicator system will “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 103 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 101 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. •...
  • Page 104 102 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 10 11 12 13 14 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.
  • Page 105 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 103 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 10 11 12 13 14 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance 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 106 104 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — B6 To B20 WARNING! Biodiesel • You can be badly injured working on or around a NOTE: motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals have the knowledge and the right equipment.
  • Page 107 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 105 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. •...
  • Page 108 106 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance Chart — B6 to B20 Biodiesel Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 10 11 12 Or Kilometers: Additional B6 to B20 Maintenance Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly.
  • Page 109 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 107 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...
  • Page 112 110 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .87 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...93 Adding Fuel......63 Capacities, Fluid.
  • Page 113 INDEX 111 Diesel Fuel.......44 Oil ........74 Diesel Fuel Requirements .
  • Page 114 112 INDEX Fuel ........44 High Beam Indicator......12 Adding .
  • Page 115 INDEX 113 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ..12 Filter Disposal ......76 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .
  • Page 116 114 INDEX Starting ....... . .35 Minimum Requirements ....55 Automatic Transmission .
  • 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 Chrysler Group LLC Chrysler Group LLC Chrysler Group LLC 14WK742-126-AF 14WK741-126-AA 14WK741-126-AA 14WK741-126-AA Second Edition Second Edition Second Edition Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.

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