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Grand Cherokee

D I E S E L S U P P L E M E N T

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Page 1: ...Grand Cherokee D I E S E L S U P P L E M E N T 2 0 1 7...

Page 2: ...ptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and...

Page 3: ...SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 21 5 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 47 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 69 7 INDE...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC 4 1...

Page 6: ...wer and torque output such as whether or not performance enhancing powertrain components com monly referred to as downloaders power boxes or performance chips have been used Any chassis suspension or...

Page 7: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM 6 How To Use Remote Start 6 2...

Page 8: ...normal in cold weather Refer to Warning And Indicator Lights in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel in the Owner s Manual on www jeep com en owners manuals for further infor mation on the Wait To S...

Page 9: ...Monox ide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep key fobs away from children Operation of the Remote Start System wind...

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Page 11: ...MENT CLUSTER DISPLAY 12 Fuel Filter Life Reset 12 Diesel Displays 12 Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Messages 13 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Warning Messages 15 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Fault Warning Messa...

Page 12: ...Cluster Display Menu The instrument cluster display features a driver interactive display Refer to Instrument Cluster Dis play in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel in your Owner s Manual on www je...

Page 13: ...ir conditioner turned off until the gauge drops back into the normal range and is no longer red If the gauge remains on the H turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service...

Page 14: ...e down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to Vehicle Info 3 Push and release the right arrow button to access the Fuel Filter Life screen 4 Push and hold the OK button for one secon...

Page 15: ...can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust sys tem Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your...

Page 16: ...ster a fault code the instrument panel will display a MIL light CAUTION See your authorized dealer as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon with continued operation Exhaust Filter Full Power R...

Page 17: ...ileage and it will be accompanied by a single chime Starting at 100 miles remaining range will be continuously displayed while operating the vehicle Chimes will also accompany the 75 50 and 25 mile re...

Page 18: ...ayed while operating the vehicle Chimes will also accompany the 75 50 and 25 mile remaining distances We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediatel...

Page 19: ...ches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and or acoustic signal when applicable These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaus...

Page 20: ...cing And Maintenance for further information Wait To Start Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Wait To Start Light The Wait To Start telltale will illuminate for approximately two se...

Page 21: ...haust Fluid DEF Refer to Starting And Operating for further information Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light If...

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Page 23: ...eather Precautions 26 Engine Idling 28 Stopping The Engine 28 Cooling System Tips Automatic Transmission 29 REFUELING THE VEHICLE DIESEL ENGINE 30 Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel 33 Bulk Fuel Storage Di...

Page 24: ...Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the Continued WARNING Continued ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the A...

Page 25: ...venting fuel gelling It is controlled by a built in thermostat A Diesel Pre Heat system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine Normal Startin...

Page 26: ...icle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should...

Page 27: ...periods Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators Check the coolant and oil levels frequently Vary throttle position at hi...

Page 28: ...s 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 mod ule Glow plug heater operation...

Page 29: ...ing Range NOTE Use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels ONLY No 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions 0 F 18 C exist Fuel Operating Range Chart 4 STARTING AND OP...

Page 30: ...e in Servicing And Maintenance for the correct engine oil viscosity Engine Warm Up Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold When starting a cold engine bring the engine up to operating sp...

Page 31: ...ture conditions take the following actions City Driving When stopped shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce your speed Up Steep Hills Select a lower...

Page 32: ...erformance sounds and visual evidence that the engine requires service Some important clues are Engine misfiring or vibrating severely Sudden loss of power Unusual engine noises Fuel oil or coolant le...

Page 33: ...ozzle 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 Wait five se...

Page 34: ...Retrieve funnel from the spare tire kit 2 Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle NOTE Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open 3 Pour fuel into funnel opening...

Page 35: ...l filter and fuel tank is essential Refer to Dealer Service in Servicing And Maintenance for fur ther information Bulk Fuel Storage Diesel Fuel If you store quantities of fuel good maintenance of the...

Page 36: ...breathe You can operate with the comfort that your vehicle is contributing to a cleaner healthier world environment for this and generations to come System Overview This vehicle is equipped with a Die...

Page 37: ...F may freeze at temperatures at or below 12 F 11 C The system has been designed to operate in this environment NOTE When working with DEF it is important to know that Any containers or parts that come...

Page 38: ...w level See your authorized dealer for service The DEF gauge may also not immediately update after a refill if the temperature of the DEF fluid is below 12F 11C The DEF line heater will possibly warm...

Page 39: ...t should either be new or one that is has only been used for adding DEF Mopar provides an attachable nozzle with its DEF for this purpose 3 Stop filling the DEF tank immediately when any of the follow...

Page 40: ...les Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting And Operating...

Page 41: ...sed in accordance with the manufacturer s directions it provides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addi tion of a friction h...

Page 42: ...sification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 267 kg Class IV Extra Hea...

Page 43: ...Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referen...

Page 44: ...ur vehicle Refer to the Tire And Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle...

Page 45: ...trailer Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles...

Page 46: ...e system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 453 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 lbs 907 kg WARNING Do not connect...

Page 47: ...e to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations NOTE Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle before launching a boat or any othe...

Page 48: ...en using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximi...

Page 49: ...iesel Engine 52 Checking Oil Level Diesel Engine 53 DEALER SERVICE 53 Engine Oil 54 Engine Oil Filter 55 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 55 Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter 58 Underbody Mounted Fuel Fil...

Page 50: ...he message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Under no circumstances should oil cha...

Page 51: ...s Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drum...

Page 52: ...nt suspension tie rod ends and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or fre quent trailer towing X X X X...

Page 53: ...nowledge 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 Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle coul...

Page 54: ...Positive Terminal 6 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Distribution Center Fuses 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 8 Coolant Pressure Reservoir 4 Engine Oil Fill 9 Remote Jump Start Negative Term...

Page 55: ...stick is below the MIN mark The total capacity from the MIN mark to the MAX mark is 1 qt 1 L CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This coul...

Page 56: ...e 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 FCA Material Standard MS 1090...

Page 57: ...acturer s engines have a full flow type dispos able oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used...

Page 58: ...used to assure most efficient service Mopar engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement Diesel Engine Inspect engine air cle...

Page 59: ...ilter 3 Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Air Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Filter 1 Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Sur...

Page 60: ...is from under the vehicle CAUTION Do not drain the fuel water separator filter when the engine is running Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces Drain the filter into an appropriate contain...

Page 61: ...here used fluids and filters can be properly disposed of in your area 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...

Page 62: ...gine oil 10 Install the cartridge into the housing with clockwise rotation use a socket to tighten 11 Repeat steps 5 through 10 to service second fuel filter in assembly 12 After engine start verify t...

Page 63: ...not necessary for the proper operation of your diesel engine For extreme cold conditions Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment is recommended to assist with cold starting Intervention Regeneration Stra...

Page 64: ...r lead before working near the radiator cooling fan You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood d...

Page 65: ...ead to severe internal engine damage If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local autho rized dealer If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains visible sedim...

Page 66: ...that you use the same engine coolant OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT engine coolant...

Page 67: ...covery tank The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING Do not open hot engine cooling system Never add engine coolant anti...

Page 68: ...ed to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compart...

Page 69: ...necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant antifreeze performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Brake System In order to a...

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Page 71: ...TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS FUEL REQUIREMENTS 70 Diesel Fuel Specifications 70 Biodiesel Fuel Requirements 71 FLUID CAPACITIES 74 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 75 Engine 75 Chassis 77 6...

Page 72: ...as a fuel blending agent They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with diesel fuel Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water To prevent fuel system trou...

Page 73: ...l and filter change along with fuel filter replacement is subject to shorter intervals when operating your engine on biodiesel greater than 5 Do not use biodiesel greater than 20 For regular use of bi...

Page 74: ...ification D 6751 Fuel Oxidation Stability Must Use Fuel Within Six Months Of Manufacture Biodiesel fuel has poor oxidation stability which can result in long term storage problems Fuel produced to app...

Page 75: ...als exceed 8 000 miles 12 875 km or 6 months if regular operation occurs with 6 20 biodiesel blends Under no circumstances should fuel filter replacement intervals ex ceed every second oil change and...

Page 76: ...d Tank 8 Gallons 30 3 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3 0 Liter Diesel Engine SAE 5W 40 Synthetic API CJ 4 8 Quarts 7 7 Liters Cooling System 3 0L Turbo Diesel Engine Mopar En gine Coolant Antifreeze 10...

Page 77: ...ly impact fuel system life and reliability 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 Sul...

Page 78: ...rtified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage NOTE If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolonged periods use c...

Page 79: ...ic Trans mission Fluid Axle Differential Front We recommend you use Mopar GL 5 Synthetic Axle Lubri cant SAE 75W 85 Axle Differential Rear With Electronic Limited Slip Differential ELSD We recommend y...

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Page 82: ...Radiator Cap 65 Cooling System 62 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 64 Coolant Capacity 74 Coolant Level 66 Disposal Of Used Coolant 65 Drain Flush And Refill 63 Inspection 63 66 Points To Remember 66 Pressu...

Page 83: ...ations 70 Tank Capacity 74 Fueling 30 Gauges Voltmeter 26 Gross Axle Weight Rating 38 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 37 Hitches Trailer Towing 40 Instrument Cluster 10 Intervention Regeneration Strategy...

Page 84: ...Heater 23 24 Remote 6 Starting Procedures 22 Starting Procedures Diesel Engines 22 Tires Trailer Towing 43 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 42 Towing 37 Guide 41 Weight 41 Trailer Towing 37 Cooling System...

Page 85: ...nection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets...

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