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Jeep 2015 Cherokee Owner's Manual
Summary of 2015 Cherokee
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Grand cherokee chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2015 gr and cher ok ee diesel 15wk741-226-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 5 d i e s e l s u p p l e m e n t.
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Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability c...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 understanding your ins...
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction contents ! A message from chrysler group llc . . . .4 1.
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A message from chrysler group llc chrysler group llc welcomes you as a turbocharged diesel-powered vehicle owner. Your diesel vehicle will sound, feel, drive and operate differently from a gasoline- powered vehicle. It is important that you read and understand this manual. Almost 100% of the heavy t...
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Things to know before starting your vehicle contents ! Remote starting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ▫ how to use remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ! Engine break-in recommendations . . . . .7 2.
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Remote starting system this system uses the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). Note: • the vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission ...
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• fuel meets minimum requirement • water in fuel indicator light is not illuminated • “wait to start” telltale is not illuminated warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon mon- oxide (co) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon monoxide...
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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...
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Understanding your instrument panel contents ! Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ! Instrument cluster descriptions . . . . .11 ! Driver information display (did) . . . . . .20 ▫ did displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ oil life reset . . . . . . . . . ....
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Instrument cluster 10 understanding your instrument panel.
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Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 2. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if t...
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4. High beam indicator indicates that headlights are on high beam. 5. Front fog light indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 6. Lh selectable did this area of the cluster will display selectable informa- tion such as compass, outside temperature, etc...
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Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. Caution! Prolonged driving w...
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12. Temperature gauge the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when t...
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Warning! (continued) vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the cooling system pressure cap paragraph. 13. Brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is ap...
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Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with the anti-lock brake system (abs), are also equipped with el...
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Vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your ...
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Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, t...
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18. Air bag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an autho- rized dealer as soon...
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Note: • the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to on/run. • each time the ignition is turned to on/run, the esc system will be on, even if it was turned off previously. • the esc system will make ...
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The did menu items consists of the following: • main gauge • mph to km/h • vehicle info • terrain — if equipped • driver assist • fuel economy • trip • stop/start — if equipped • audio • stored messages • screen setup • speed warning — if equipped the system allows the driver to select information b...
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• up arrow button push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub- menus (main gauge, mph/km/h, vehicle info, terrain, driver assist, fuel economy, trip a, trip b, stop/start, audio, stored messages, screen set up). • down arrow button push and release the down ar...
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Did displays when the appropriate conditions exist, the did displays the following messages: • system setup unavailable – vehicle not in park • system setup unavailable – vehicle in motion • exhaust filter xx% full safely drive at highway speeds to remedy • exhaust filter full – power reduced see de...
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Next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style. Note: use the steering wheel did controls for the following procedure(s) vehicles equipped with passiv...
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5. Push and release the down arrow button to select “yes”, then push and release the right arrow button to select reset of the oil life. 6. Push and release the up arrow button to exit the did screen. Note: if the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator sys...
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Did amber telltales this area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- tales. These telltales include: water in fuel indicator light the “water in fuel indicator light” will illu- minate when there is water detected in the fuel filters. If this light remains on, do not start the vehicle before y...
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Burn particulate matter (pm) pollutants, with no input or interaction on your part. Warning! A hot exhaust system 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 system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in ar...
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• exhaust system — regeneration in process exhaust filter xx% full — this message indicates that the diesel particulate filter (dpf) is self-cleaning. Main- tain your current driving condition until regeneration is completed. • exhaust system — regeneration completed — this message indicates that th...
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Note: failing to follow the oil change indicator, chang- ing your oil and resetting the oil change indicator by 0 miles remaining will prevent the diesel exhaust filter from performing it’s cleaning routine. This will shortly result in a malfunction indicator light (mil) and re- duced engine power. ...
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Distance mileage, and it will be accompanied by a single chime. Stating at 100 miles, remaining range will be continuously displayed while operating the vehicle. Chimes will also accompany the 75, 50 and 25 mile remaining distances. The def low telltale will be on continuously until def fluid is top...
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Dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately. If not corrected in 50 miles, vehicle will enter the engine will not restart in xxx mi service def see dealer warning stage and message. • engine will not restart in xxx mi service def see dealer — this message is first displayed if the fault detect...
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• engine will not start service def system see dealer — this message will display when the fault detected is not serviced after the engine will not restart service def system see dealer message is displayed on the next subsequent restart. Your engine will not start unless you vehicle is serviced by ...
Page 35: Starting And Operating
Starting and operating contents ! Starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ▫ extreme cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ▫ normal starting procedure — keyless enter-n-go™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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▫ trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ▫ trailer and tongue weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ▫ towing requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 ▫ towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second intervals. Waiting a few minutes between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating. Warning! • when leav...
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Caution! • the engine is allowed to crank as long as 30 seconds. If the engine fails to start during this period, please wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool before repeating start procedure. • if the “water in fuel indicator light” remains on, do not start engine before you drain the w...
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• a diesel pre-heat system both improves engine start- ing and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine. Normal starting procedure — keyless enter-n-go™ observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting the engine. Note: normal starting of either a cold or a warm engin...
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4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again. 5. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off. 6. Release the parking brake. Starting fluids the engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating system. If the instructions in this ma...
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Normal operation observe the following when the diesel engine is operat- ing. • all message center lights are off. • malfunction indicator light (mil) is off. • engine oil pressure telltale is not illuminated. • voltmeter operation: the voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temper...
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Note: • use of climatized ultra low sulfur diesel fuel or number 1 ultra low sulfur diesel fuel results in a noticeable decrease in fuel economy. • climatized ultra low sulfur diesel fuel is a blend of number 2 ultra low sulfur and number 1 ultra low sulfur diesel fuels which reduces the temperature...
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Engine idling avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn completely. Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings, cylinder head valves, and injector nozzle...
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Note: under certain conditions the engine fan will run after the engine is turned off. These conditions are under high load and high temperature conditions. Cooling system tips — automatic transmission to reduce the potential for engine and transmission overheating in high ambient temperature condit...
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Do not operate the engine with failed parts all engine failures give some warning before the parts fail. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual evidence that the engine requires service. Some important clues are: • engine misfiring or vibrating severely • sudden loss of power...
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Warning! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. Note: the block heater will require 110 volts ac and 6.5 amps to activate the heater element. Fuel requirements use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in you...
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Fuel conditioners should not be required in your vehicle. If available in your area, a high cetane “premium” diesel fuel may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance. Caution! If the “water in fuel indicator light” remains on, do not start engine before you drain the water from the fuel ...
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Biodiesel fuel requirements a maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meeting astm speci- fication d975 is recommended for use with your diesel engine. If frequent operation with biodiesel blends that are between 6% and 20% (b6–b20) is desired, the main- tenance schedule is subject to shorter intervals. The o...
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Caution! Use of blends greater than 20% is not approved. Use of blends greater than 20% can result in engine damage. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Biodiesel fuel properties — low ambient temperatures biodiesel fuel may gel or solidify at low ambient tem- peratures, ...
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Fuel water separation — must use mopar approved fuel filter elements biodiesel fuel has a natural affinity to water and water accelerates microbial growth. Your mopar filtration sys- tem is designed to provide adequate fuel water separa- tion capabilities. Fuel in oil dilution — must adhere to requi...
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Trailer towing in this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. To maintain the new vehicle limited war...
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Warning! (continued) you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross combination weight rating (gcwr) the gcwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the ga...
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Trailer sway control the trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveli...
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Warning! • an improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • weight distributing systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable re...
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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: engine model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.0l diesel 4x2 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 357 k...
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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 ...
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Note: remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “tire safety information/tire and loading in- formation placard” i...
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Warning! Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: • make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may ...
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Warning! (continued) • total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded: 1. Gvwr 2. Gtw 3. Gawr 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti- lized. Towing requirements — tires • do not attempt to tow a trailer while ...
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Towing requirements — trailer brakes warning! • do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis...
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• 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 mo...
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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. However, ...
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Paddle shift mode • when using the paddle shift switches, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “5” if the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “4” or “3” if needed to maintain the desired speed. • to prevent excess heat g...
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Diesel exhaust fluid your vehicle is equipped with a selective catalytic re- duction system to meet the very stringent diesel emis- sions standards required by the environmental protec- tion agency. The purpose of the scr system is to reduce levels of nox (oxides of nitrogen emitted from engines) th...
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The def injection system and scr catalyst enable the achievement of diesel emissions requirements; while maintaining outstanding fuel economy, drivability, torque and power ratings. Refer to “driver information display (did)” in “under- standing your instrument panel” for system messages and warning...
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2. Open the fuel filler door. 1 — fuel fill location 2 — diesel exhaust fluid fill location 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....
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Emergency fuel can refueling 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. 1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire kit. 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle. Note: ensure funnel i...
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3. Pour fuel into funnel opening. 4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the spare tire kit. Caution! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the f...
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System and lines. Drain condensation from the supply tank and change the line filter on a regular basis. Note: when a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel, air is pulled into the fuel system. If the vehicle will not start, refer to “maintenance procedures/priming if the engine has run out of ...
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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. Note: driving conditions (altitude...
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Note: • the def gauge may take up to five seconds to update after adding a gallon or more of diesel exhaust fluid (def) to the def tank. If you have a fault related to the def system, the gauge may not update to the new level. See your authorized dealer for service. • the def gauge may also not imme...
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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. Reinstall cap onto def fill inlet. 70 starting and operating.
Page 73: Maintaining Your Vehicle
Maintaining your vehicle contents ! Engine compartment — 3.0l diesel . . . . .72 ! Maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .73 ▫ engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ engine air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 ▫ draining fuel/water separator filte...
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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 — integrated power module (fuses) 9 — engine oil dipstick 5 — power steering fluid reservoir 72 m...
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Maintenance procedures the pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the futu...
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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. Checking oil level to assure proper lubr...
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Mark. The total capacity from the min mark to the max mark is 1.7 qts (1.6l). Caution! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Note: it is possible for your oil level to be slightly higher than a previous check. This w...
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Which is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Materials added to engine oil the manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil i...
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Warning! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) provides a measure of protection. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compart- ment before starting the vehi...
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Engine air cleaner filter removal 1. Release the spring clips from the air cleaner cover. 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. Air cleaner filter cover 1 — spring clips 2 — air cleaner filter cover open air cleaner filter assembly 1 — air cleaner filter 2 — air cleaner cov...
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3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Engine air cleaner filter installation 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 cleane...
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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! • do not drain the fuel/water separator filters when the engine is running....
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Caution! If the “water in fuel indicator light” remains on, do not start the engine before you drain water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. If the “water in fuel indicator light” comes on and a single chime are heard while you are driving, or with the ignition in the on position, there ...
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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 sev...
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3. Open the water drain valve, and let any accumulated water drain. 4. Close the water drain valve. 5. Remove using a socket. Rotate counterclockwise for removal. 6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations. 7. Wipe clean the sealing surfac...
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Caution! The starter motor will engage for approximately 30 seconds at a time. Allow two minutes between crank- ing intervals. Note: the engine may run rough until the air is forced from all the fuel lines. Warning! Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. They can be unstable under ...
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Intervention regeneration strategy — message process flow 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 are seamlessly integrated into your vehicle and ...
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Caution! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Also, if a “fast charger”...
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Spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the a/c condenser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the ent...
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Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine cool- ant is different and should not be mixed with hybri...
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The same engine coolant (oat coolant conforming to ms-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze) that meets the requirements of chrysler material stan- dard ms-12106. When adding engine coola...
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Have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with oat coolant (conforming to ms-12106) as soon as possible. Cooling system pressure cap the cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that the engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator ...
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Engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Points to remember note: when the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation...
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• do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install only the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- sions. Charge air cooler — inter-cooler...
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The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “max” mark and a “min” mark. The fluid level must be kept within these two marks. Do not add fluid above the full mark because leakage may occur at the cap. With disc brakes, the fluid le...
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Warning! (continued) • to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lowe...
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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 synthetic, acea c3 certified low ash) 8 quarts 7.7 liters cooling system 3.0l turbo diesel engine (mop...
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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 materi...
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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...
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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 – single-speed (quadra-trac i®) we r...
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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 – 3.0l engine we recommend you use mopar® hydraulic fluid ms...
Page 103: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance schedule contents ! Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 ▫ maintenance chart — diesel fuel up to b5 biodiesel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 ▫ additional maintenance — b6 to b20 biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 6.
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Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This...
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Engine oil filter replacement residual oil in the housing may spill from the housing when the new filter is installed if the residual oil is not either removed from the housing or enough time has not elapsed to allow the oil to drain back into the engine. When servicing the oil filter on this engine...
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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. • rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of...
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Maintenance chart — diesel fuel up to b5 biodiesel mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 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...
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 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...
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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. • failure to properly inspect and m...
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Additional maintenance chart — b6 to b20 biodiesel mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 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...
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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. • failure to properly inspect and m...
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Adding engine coolant (antifreeze). . . . . . . . . . . . .88 adding fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 air bag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . . .76 air conditioning filter . . . ....
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Selection of coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 diesel fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 diesel fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 bulk storage of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 diesel fuel system, re-primi...
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Fluid level checks brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 fluids, lubricants and genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . .96 fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Security alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 service engine soon (malfunction indicator) . . . . .12 tire pressure monitoring (tpms) . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 engine block heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 starting procedures. ....
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Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed prop- erly by trained personnel. The following must be obs...
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