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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 5 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 NOTE: Some aftermarket products may cause severe A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC engine/transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Chrysler Group LLC welcomes you as a turbocharged Your vehicle’s Powertrain Control Systems can detect diesel-powered vehicle owner. Your diesel vehicle will and store information about vehicle modifications that sound, feel, drive and operate differently from a gasoline- increase horsepower and torque output such as whether...

  • 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 weather. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Dis- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM 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 9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 • Fuel meets minimum requirement ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due • Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illuminated to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, provid- •...
  • Page 10 8 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 11: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....10 ▫ DID Amber Telltales ....26 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    10 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 13: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 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 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 16 14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- Driving with a hot engine cooling system could ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads the engine cooling system is operating properly.
  • Page 17 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake WARNING! (Continued) booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. System Pressure Cap paragraph.
  • 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 posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
  • Page 19 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not tires.) operating properly.
  • Page 20 18 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair CAUTION! technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service. If she/he cannot do The TPMS has been optimized for the original so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 21 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 18. Air Bag Warning Light 20. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- turned to the ON/RUN position.

  • Page 22: Driver Information Display (Did)

    20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver- Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on interactive display that is located in the instrument momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned cluster.
  • Page 23 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 The DID Menu items consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Main Gauge wheel: • MPH to km/h • Vehicle Info •...
  • Page 24 22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button • RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to upward through the main menu and sub- access the information screens or sub-menu menus (Main Gauge, MPH/km/h, Vehicle screens of a main menu item.

  • Page 25: Did Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill DID Displays Soon When the appropriate conditions exist, the DID displays the following messages: • Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF •...
  • Page 26 24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change 5. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to select indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the “Yes”, then push and release the Right arrow button to engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent select reset of the Oil Life.

  • Page 27: Fuel Filter Life Reset

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 5. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to select 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to “Yes”, then push and release the Right arrow button to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.) select reset of the Oil Life.

  • Page 28: Did Amber Telltales

    26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL initiate start until telltale is out. Refer to “Starting Proce- DID Amber Telltales dures” in “Starting and Operating” for further informa- This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- tion. tales. These telltales include: NOTE: The “Wait To Start” telltale may not illuminate if Water In Fuel Indicator Light the intake manifold temperature is warm enough.
  • Page 29 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 burn Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants, with no input or capacity. Under conditions of exclusive short duration interaction on your part. and low speed driving cycles, your diesel engine and exhaust after-treatment system may never reach the WARNING! conditions required to cleanse the filter to remove the trapped PM.
  • Page 30 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Exhaust System — Regeneration In Process Exhaust CAUTION! Filter XX% Full — This message indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is self-cleaning. Main- See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust tain your current driving condition until regeneration system could occur soon with continued operation.

  • Page 31: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Warning Messages

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 NOTE: Failing to follow the oil change indicator, chang- sequence is ignored, your vehicle may not restart unless ing your oil and resetting the oil change indicator by 0 DEF is added with in the displayed mileage shown in the miles remaining will prevent the diesel exhaust filter DID message.

  • Page 32: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Fault Warning Messages

    30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL distance mileage, and it will be accompanied by a a fluid other than DEF, has experienced component single chime. Stating at 100 miles, remaining range will failures, or when tampering has been detected. be continuously displayed while operating the vehicle. When the DEF system needs to be serviced the following Chimes will also accompany the 75, 50 and 25 mile warnings will display:...
  • Page 33 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31 dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately. If • Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See not corrected in 50 miles, vehicle will enter the Engine Dealer — This message will display if DEF system Will not restart in XXX mi Service DEF See dealer issue detected is not serviced during the allowed warning stage and message.
  • Page 34 32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Will Not Start Service DEF System See NOTE: Dealer — This message will display when the fault • The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after detected is not serviced after the Engine will not restart adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Service DEF System See Dealer message is displayed to the DEF tank.

  • Page 35: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....35 ▫ Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission......42 ▫...
  • Page 36 34 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight ADDING FUEL ......63 Ratings) ......53 ▫...

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

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

    STARTING AND OPERATING 37 • A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves engine start- NOTE: A delay of the start of up to five seconds is ing and reduces the amount of white smoke generated possible under very cold conditions. The Wait to Start by a warming engine.

  • Page 40: Starting Fluids

    38 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. 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 make sure the 5. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob off.

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

  • Page 43: Engine Idling

    STARTING AND OPERATING 41 Engine Idling Stopping The Engine Avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling may be After full load operation, idle the engine for a few harmful to your engine because combustion chamber minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat completely.

  • Page 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 fuel with 50% No.

  • Page 47: Fuel Specifications

    STARTING AND OPERATING 45 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 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 between 6% 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 biodiese requires intervals shorter than the Biodiesel fuel has a natural affinity to water and water outlined 30,000 miles (48 280 km) and must not exceed accelerates microbial growth.

  • Page 51: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 49 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle TRAILER TOWING 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! you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could It is important that you do not exceed the maximum lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 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 In- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch dustry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...

  • Page 55: Trailer Towing Weights

    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 (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 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! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 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 Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! WARNING! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this hydraulic brake lines.
  • Page 61 STARTING AND OPERATING 59 • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.

  • Page 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 drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
  • Page 63 STARTING AND OPERATING 61 Paddle Shift Mode • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to 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 Re- This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid duction system to meet the very stringent diesel emis- (DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduc- sions standards required by the Environmental Protec- tion (SCR) catalyst to meet the emission requirements.

  • Page 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 “Driver Information Display (DID)”...
  • Page 66 64 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Open the fuel filler door. 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 Emergency Fuel Can Refueling 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle. Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door. A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can.

  • Page 68: Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel

    66 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Pour fuel into funnel opening. WARNING! (Continued) 4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to • A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable putting back in the spare tire kit. container that is inside of a vehicle.

  • Page 69: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage

    STARTING AND OPERATING 67 system and lines. Drain condensation from the supply Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage tank and change the line filter on a regular basis. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very stable product with a long shelf life. If DEF is kept in tempera- NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of tures between 10°...

  • Page 70: Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    68 STARTING AND OPERATING Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF gauge (located on the Driver Information Dis- play (DID display) will display the level of DEF remain- ing in the tank. Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
  • Page 71 STARTING AND OPERATING 69 NOTE: CAUTION! • The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds to • To avoid DEF spillage, and possible damage to the update after adding a gallon or more of Diesel DEF tank from overfilling, do not “top off” the DEF Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the DEF tank.
  • Page 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 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL ..72 ▫ Maintenance-Free Batteries ....85 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ... .73 ▫...

  • 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 ACEA C3.
  • Page 77 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 75 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 78: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    76 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE which is recommended for all operating temperatures. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters This engine oil improves low temperature starting and Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and vehicle fuel economy. oil filters from your vehicle.
  • Page 79 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 80 78 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 81 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 79 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 82: Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

    80 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 83 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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 84: Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement

    82 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 85: Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 83 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 86 84 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 87: Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 85 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 88: Cooling System

    86 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 89 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 87 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 90 88 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
  • Page 91 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 89 the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-...
  • Page 92 90 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with WARNING! OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as possible. • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is Cooling System Pressure Cap overheated.
  • Page 93 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 91 engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately.

  • Page 94: Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler

    92 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter To guarantee optimum performance of the system, keep operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install the surfaces of the charge air cooler, condenser and ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may radiator clean and free of debris.
  • Page 95 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 93 The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic WARNING! reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “MAX” mark and a “MIN” mark. The fluid level must be • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake kept within these two marks.
  • Page 96 94 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.

  • Page 97: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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, ACEA C3 Certified Low Ash) Cooling System 3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine...

  • Page 98: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    96 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 99 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 97 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 100: Chassis

    98 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 101 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Power Steering Reservoir –...

  • Page 103: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .102 ▫ ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE — B6 To B20 BIODIESEL ......107 ▫...
  • Page 104 102 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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: Residual oil in the housing may spill from the housing • Check engine oil level when the new filter is installed if the residual oil is not •...
  • Page 106 104 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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. • Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. •...
  • Page 107 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 105 Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and re- place if necessary.
  • Page 108 106 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Inspect transfer case fluid. 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 109 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 107 ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE — 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 110 108 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Additional Maintenance Chart — B6 to B20 Biodiesel Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 1 Or Kilometers: Additional B6 to B20 Maintenance Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly.
  • Page 111 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 109 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.

  • Page 113: Index

    INDEX...
  • Page 114 112 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .88 Warning Light ......15 Adding Fuel.
  • Page 115 INDEX 113 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .87 Compartment ......72 Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 116 114 INDEX Fluid Level Checks Voltmeter ......39 Brake ....... .92 Gross Axle Weight Rating .
  • Page 117 INDEX 115 Security Alarm ......19 Filter ....... . .76 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) .
  • Page 118 116 INDEX Starting ....... . .35 Minimum Requirements ....55 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 119 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 120 Chrysler Group LLC 15WK741-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A. Second Edition Printed in U.S.A 15WK741-226-AB...

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