Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 Owner'S Manual Download

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Grand Cherokee

Chrysler Group LLC

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

14 Gr

and Cher

ok
ee Diesel

14WK741-226-AB

Second Edition

Printed in U.S.A.

2 0 1 4

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

Summary of Contents for Grand Cherokee SRT 2014

Page 1: ...Grand Cherokee O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 4 D I E S E L S U P P L E M E N T...

Page 2: ...the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were n...

Page 3: ...ON PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 33 5 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 71 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 99 7 I...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC 4 1...

Page 6: ...e engine transmission and or exhaust system damage Your vehicle s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output suc...

Page 7: ...THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM 6 How To Use Remote Start 6 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 7 2...

Page 8: ...to pre heat the cylinder air and is normal in cold weather Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Dis play EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information on the Wait To Start amb...

Page 9: ...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 highway speeds wh...

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Page 11: ...ING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 10 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 11 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 21 EVIC Displays 22 Vehicle Information Customer Information Feat...

Page 12: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 10 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 13: ...the DVD for further information 3 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may...

Page 14: ...ime and an EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTE If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 8 Speedometer...

Page 15: ...ht MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Imm...

Page 16: ...gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer Continued CAUTION Continued remains...

Page 17: ...ht will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during eac...

Page 18: ...the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN position NOTE This...

Page 19: ...ation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not...

Page 20: ...seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same...

Page 21: ...Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Cen ter in your Owner Manual 17 Selectable EVIC Menu This area of the cluster will display the EVIC selectable menu For...

Page 22: ...come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine runn...

Page 23: ...d on ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster This system conveniently...

Page 24: ...ust Filter XX Full Exhaust System Regeneration Completed Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF Service...

Page 25: ...ow button to access the Oil Life screen 4 Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one second to access the Oil Life Reset screen 5 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select Yes then press an...

Page 26: ...pears dealers should replace both frame mounted and engine mounted fuel filters NOTE Use the steering wheel EVIC controls for the following procedure s Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 1 Without p...

Page 27: ...Filter Life 6 Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If neces...

Page 28: ...Messages This engine meets all required diesel engine emissions standards To achieve these emissions standards your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art engine and exhaust system These systems...

Page 29: ...of this condition By simply driving your vehicle at highway speeds for up to 20 minutes you can remedy the condition in the particulate filter system and allow your diesel engine and exhaust after tr...

Page 30: ...le will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a driving range of approxi mately 500 miles If the following warning message sequence is ignored your vehicle may not restart unles...

Page 31: ...Low telltale will be illumi nated continuously until DEF fluid tank is filled with a minimum of two gallons of DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Fault Warning Messages There are different messages which a...

Page 32: ...d distance mileage and it will be accompanied by a single chime Starting at 100 miles remaining range will be continuously dis played while operating the vehicle Chimes will also accompany the 75 50 a...

Page 33: ...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 See your authorized dealer for service The DEF gauge may also not immediately update...

Page 34: ...p Displays the actual coolant temperature Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission sump temperature Tire Pressure Monitor System Displays the actual tire pressure 32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTR...

Page 35: ...eyless Enter N Go 37 Starting Fluids 38 NORMAL OPERATION 39 Cold Weather Precautions 39 Engine Idling 40 Stopping The Engine 41 Cooling System Tips Automatic Transmission 42 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQU...

Page 36: ...s 53 Trailer And Tongue Weight 54 Towing Requirements 55 Towing Tips 60 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 62 System Overview 62 ADDING FUEL 63 Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel 66 Bulk Fuel Storage Diesel Fuel 66 Dies...

Page 37: ...e vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A chil...

Page 38: ...atic Transmission Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or PARK position Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range Extreme Cold Weather The engine block heater is a resistanc...

Page 39: ...ft lever into the PARK position 3 Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START STOP button once NOTE A delay of the start of up to five seconds is possible under very cold conditions...

Page 40: ...us injury or death Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Al...

Page 41: ...of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module Glow plug heater operation can run for several minutes once the heater operation is complete the volt meter needle will stabilize C...

Page 42: ...uirements in Starting And Operating for fur ther information Engine Oil Usage Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for the correct engine oil viscosity Engine Warm Up Avoid full...

Page 43: ...w the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from the combustion chamber bearings internal components and turbocharger This is especially impor tant for turbocharged diesel engines NOTE...

Page 44: ...p Steep Hills Select a lower transmission gear Air Conditioning Turn it off temporarily Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while driving sto...

Page 45: ...e engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the heater cord to a ground fault interrupter protected 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded...

Page 46: ...d Materials specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good performance 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 prolo...

Page 47: ...r diesel fuel or No 2 Ultra Low Sulfur climatized diesel fuels Experience has shown that it also operates on No 1 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuels or other fuels within specification NOTE If you accident...

Page 48: ...ply with these requirements Refer to the Maintenance Chart in the Maintenance Sched ules section for further direction CAUTION Failure to comply with Oil Change requirements for vehicles operating on...

Page 49: ...rature additives Fuel Quality Must Comply With ASTM Standards The quality of Biodiesel fuel may vary widely Only fuel produced by a BQ9000 supplier to the following specifi cations may be blended to m...

Page 50: ...s or 6 months which ever comes first Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals The use of biofuels require intervals shorter than the outlined 30 000 miles 48 280 km and must not exceed the suggested sch...

Page 51: ...ht of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Sta...

Page 52: ...to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certi fication Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving con...

Page 53: ...et today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typicall...

Page 54: ...r weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class M...

Page 55: ...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 referenced on the Tire and Loa...

Page 56: ...ll cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maxi mum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hi...

Page 57: ...llowing guidelines are recommended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Con...

Page 58: ...of control poor performance or dam age to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Continued WARNING Continued Safety chains must always be used between your vehi...

Page 59: ...efer to Tires General Information in Starting And Oper ating for proper tire inflation procedures Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of t...

Page 60: ...wn brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances Do not interconnect the hydraul...

Page 61: ...r and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to th...

Page 62: ...ent shifting does occur while in DRIVE you can use the Paddle Shift switches to manually select a lower gear NOTE Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will imp...

Page 63: ...ade and road conditions allow Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km...

Page 64: ...es of Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF are injected into the exhaust upstream of a catalyst where when vaporized convert smog forming nitrogen oxides NOx into harmless nitrogen N2 and water vapor H2O two natu...

Page 65: ...E Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection system You may occasionally hear an audible clicking noise from under the vehicle at a stop This is normal operation The DEF pump will run for a period...

Page 66: ...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 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door Emergency Fuel Can...

Page 67: ...pening as the fuel nozzle NOTE Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open 3 Pour fuel into funnel opening 4 Remove funnel from filler pipe clean off prior to putting back in the spare t...

Page 68: ...Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can cause severe damage to the engine fuel system Proper main tenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential Ref...

Page 69: ...elf life If DEF is kept in tempera tures between 10 and 90 F 12 and 32 C it will last a minimum of one year DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest temperatures For example DEF may freeze at temperat...

Page 70: ...nel for further information NOTE Driving conditions altitude vehicle speed load etc will effect the amount of DEF that is used in your vehicle DEF Fill Procedure NOTE Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Ge...

Page 71: ...t is possible that the gauge may not reflect the new fill level for several drives CAUTION To avoid DEF spillage and possible damage to the DEF tank from overfilling do not top off the DEF tank after...

Page 72: ...ly 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 Reinstall cap onto DEF...

Page 73: ...r Separator Filter 78 Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement 80 Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel 81 Intervention Regeneration Strategy EVIC Message Process Flow 83 Maintenance Free Batteri...

Page 74: ...Location 6 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Distribution Center Fuses 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Integrated Power Module Fuses 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Power Ste...

Page 75: ...impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been...

Page 76: ...C3 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 The best time to check the...

Page 77: ...crankcase due to operation of the diesel particulate filter regeneration strategy This fuel will evaporate out under normal operation Never operate the engine with oil level below the MIN mark or abo...

Page 78: ...product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi tives Engine Oil Filter Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information The engine oil...

Page 79: ...G Continued Make sure that no one is near the engine compart ment before starting the vehicle with the air induc tion system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious person...

Page 80: ...unning Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces Drain the filters into an appropriate container If water is detected in the water separator while the engine is running or while the ignition sw...

Page 81: ...NOTE Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids from your vehicle Used fluids indiscriminately dis carded can present a problem to the environment Con tact an authorized dealer service station...

Page 82: ...ability CAUTION Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces Drain the filter into an appropriate container Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter There is a possibility...

Page 83: ...Fuel sensor is re usable Service kit comes with new o ring for filter canister and WIF sensor Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel WARNING Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engin...

Page 84: ...sel fuel CAUTION Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline the use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel system NOTE We recommend you use a blend of up to 5 biodiesel that meets ASTM spec...

Page 85: ...ap and burn Particulate Matter PM pollutants with no input or interaction on your part Additionally your vehicle has the ability to alert you to additional maintenance required on your vehicle or engi...

Page 86: ...y case Also if a fast charger is used while the battery is in vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting...

Page 87: ...e entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant a...

Page 88: ...freeze If a non OAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will Continued CAUTION Continued need to be drained flushed and refilled with fre...

Page 89: ...recommend using MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 Mix a minimum solution of 50 OA...

Page 90: ...ngine coolant antifreeze and to ensure that the engine coolant antifreeze will return to the radiator from the coolant expansion bottle The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumula...

Page 91: ...coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allo...

Page 92: ...and increased emissions Charge Air Cooler Inter Cooler The charge air cooler is positioned in front of the radiator and the air conditioner condenser Air enters the engine through the air cleaner and...

Page 93: ...es the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear However an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted Refer to Fluids Lubricants...

Page 94: ...longed braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Continued WARNING Continued Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine par...

Page 95: ...8 Gallons 30 3 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3 0 Liter Diesel Engine SAE 5W 30 Synthetic API Certified Low Ash 8 Quarts 7 7 Liters Cooling System 3 0L Turbo Diesel Engine MOPAR Engine Coolant Antifree...

Page 96: ...ic Low Ash engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS 11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W 30 motor oil Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Fuel Filters W...

Page 97: ...our diesel engine This vehicle is compatible with biodiesel blends greater than 5 but no greater than 20 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 7467 provided the shortened maintenance intervals are fo...

Page 98: ...may affect the function or performance of your transmission Transfer Case Single Speed Quadra Trac I We recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 Transfer Case Two Speed Quadra Trac I...

Page 99: ...ifferential Rear Without Electronic Limited Slip Differential ELSD We recommend you use MOPAR GL 5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 85 Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Flui...

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Page 101: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 100 Maintenance Chart Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel 102 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE B6 To B20 Biodiesel 104 6...

Page 102: ...l change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the st...

Page 103: ...intenance At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irre...

Page 104: ...4 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the CV joints X X X X X Inspect front s...

Page 105: ...000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Maintenance Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly X X X X X Replace engine air filte...

Page 106: ...ur ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE B6 To B20 Biodiesel NOTE Under no circumstances should...

Page 107: ...intenance At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irre...

Page 108: ...110 000 120 000 130 000 140 000 150 000 Or Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 16 000 32 000 48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 22...

Page 109: ...d 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 ve hicle could result i...

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Page 112: ...rake System 91 Fluid Check 91 Master Cylinder 91 Warning Light 15 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 93 Capacities Fluid 93 Caps Filler Oil Engine 75 Radiator Coolant Pressure 88 Charge Air Cooler 9...

Page 113: ...VIC 18 Engine 72 Air Cleaner 77 Block Heater 36 Break In Recommendations 7 Compartment 72 Coolant Antifreeze 94 Identification 72 Idling 40 Oil 74 Oil Filler Cap 75 Temperature Gauge 14 Filters Air Cl...

Page 114: ...Voltmeter 39 Gross Axle Weight Rating 50 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 49 High Beam Indicator 12 Hitches Trailer Towing 52 Information Center Vehicle 21 Instrument Cluster 10 Intervention Regeneration S...

Page 115: ...In Period 7 Odometer 18 Trip 18 Oil Engine 74 Capacity 93 Change Interval 75 Dipstick 74 Disposal 76 Filter 76 Filter Disposal 76 Materials Added to 76 Recommendation 74 Viscosity 75 Overheating Engin...

Page 116: ...e Warning Light 16 Trailer Towing 57 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 54 Towing 49 Guide 53 Weight 53 Trailer Towing 49 Cooling System Tips 61 Hitches 52 Minimum Requirements 55 Trailer and Tongue Weight...

Page 117: ...le Care should antennas with magnet bases he accuracy or operation of es so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos sible Use only f...

Page 118: ...14WK741 126 AA Grand Cherokee Chrysler Group LLC 14WK741 126 AA Second Edition Printed in U S A Chrysler Group LLC 14WK741 126 AA Second Edition Printed in U S A 14WK741 126 AA Second Edition Printed...

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