Jeep CHEROKEE 2017 Manual

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Grand cherokee d i e s e l s u p p l e m e n t 2 0 1 7.
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Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be serious...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 getting to know your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction contents 䡵 a message from fca us llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1.
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A message from fca us llc fca us 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 trucks in the unit...
Page 7: Contents
Getting to know your vehicle contents 䡵 remote starting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ▫ how to use remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2.
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Remote starting system this system uses the key fob to start the engine conveniently 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 trans- mission to be equipped with remote star...
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Warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon 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 star...
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Getting to know your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 䡵 instrument cluster display . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ fuel filter life reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ diesel displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1...
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Instrument cluster 1. Tachometer • indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). 2. Instrument 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...
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3. Speedometer • indicates vehicle speed. 4. Temperature gauge • the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- cates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. • the gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem- perature when ...
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Instrument cluster display your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster dis- play, which offers useful information to the driver. With the ignition in the stop/off position, opening/closing of a door will activate the display for viewing, and display the total miles or kilometers in the odome...
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• 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 start refill def • service def system see dealer • incorrect def detected see dealer • engine will not restart in xxx mi service def se...
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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-treatment system to cleanse the filter to remove the trapped pm and restore the system to normal operating condition. • exhaust system regeneration in pro...
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Diesel exhaust fluid (def) warning messages your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages when the def level reaches a driving range of approximately 500 miles. If the following warning message sequence is ig- nored, your vehicle may not restart unless def is added within the displayed mileage...
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We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately. If not corrected in 30 miles, vehicle will enter the “engine will not restart in xxxmi service def see dealer” warning stage and message. • incorrect def detected see dealer — this message will displ...
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Engine, we recommend you have your vehicle towed to your nearest authorized dealer immediately. Note: • the 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...
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Yellow telltale lights water in fuel indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means water in fuel indicator light the “water in fuel indicator light” will illuminate when there is water detected in the fuel fil- ters. If this light remains on, do not start the vehicle before you d...
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Low diesel exhaust fluid (def) indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means low diesel exhaust fluid (def) indicator light the low diesel exhaust fluid (def) indicator will illuminate if the vehicle is low on diesel ex- haust fluid (def). Refer to “starting and operating” for fu...
Page 23: Starting And Operating
Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures — diesel engines . .22 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ extreme cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ normal starting procedure — keyless enter-n-go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ st...
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Starting procedures — diesel engines 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 inter- vals. Waiting a few minutes between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating. W...
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Automatic transmission start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the park position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range. Extreme cold weather the engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of the engine. It requires a 110–115 volt ac elect...
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3. The system will automatically engage the starter to crank the engine. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 25 seconds. 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again. 5. Check that the oil pressure war...
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To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended. Warning! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Dam- age to the 110–115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. Note: ...
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Normal operation — diesel engine observe the following when the diesel engine is operating. • 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...
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Fuel operating 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 operating 27.
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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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Driving condition load turbocharger temperature idle time (min.) before engine shutdown stop and go empty cool none stop and go medium 0.5 highway speeds medium warm 1.0 city traffic maximum gcwr 1.5 highway speeds maximum gcwr 2.0 uphill grade maximum gcwr hot 2.5 note: under certain conditions the...
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Caution! If oil pressure falls to less than normal readings, shut the engine off immediately. Failure to do so could result in immediate and severe engine damage. 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 p...
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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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Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. • never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the “malfunction indicator light” to turn on. • a ...
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Diesel exhaust fluid your vehicle is equipped with a selective catalytic reduc- tion system to meet the very stringent diesel emissions standards required by the environmental protection agency. The purpose of the scr system is to reduce levels of nox (oxides of nitrogen emitted from engines) that a...
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Note: • 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 opera- tion. • the def pump will run for a period of time after engine shutdown to purge the def system. This is normal operation and may...
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Def fill procedure note: refer to “fluids and lubricants” in the “technical specifications” section for the correct fluid type. 1. Remove cap from def fill inlet (located in fuel door). 2. Insert def fill adapter/nozzle into def fill inlet. Note: • the def gauge may take up to five seconds to update...
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Caution! (continued) • do not overfill. Def will freeze below 12ºf (-11ºc). The def system is designed to work in temperatures below the def freezing point, how- ever, if the tank is overfilled and freezes, the system could be damaged. • when def is spilled, clean the area immediately with water and...
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Gvwr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certification la- bel” in “starting and operating” for further information. Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gtw is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo- rary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ ...
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If equipped, the electronic trailer sway control (tsc) recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to attempt to eliminate the trailer sway. Weight-carrying hitch a weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it ...
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Trailer hitch classification the following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer 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 clas...
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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) — diesel 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...
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Trailer and tongue weight never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • the tongue weight of the trailer. • the weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your...
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Maintenance” for the proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, never exceed the gawr or gcwr ratings. 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 ...
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• check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before trailer usage. • check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “tires” in “servicing and maintenance” for the proper inspection procedure. • when replacing tires, refer to “tires” in “servici...
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The trailer tow package may include a four- and seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. Note: do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer c...
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Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission select the drive range when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing. For incre...
Page 49: Servicing And Maintenance
Servicing and maintenance contents 䡵 scheduled servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 ▫ maintenance plan — diesel fuel up to b5 biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 ▫ additional maintenance — b6 to b20 biodiesel . .51 䡵 engine compartment . . . . . . . . ....
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Scheduled servicing 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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Required maintenance refer to the maintenance plans 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. • drain water from fuel filter assembly. • rotate t...
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Maintenance plan — 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 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 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 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 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 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,0...
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Engine compartment 3.0l diesel engine 1 — remote jump start 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 terminal 5 — brake fluid res...
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Checking oil level — diesel engine 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 oil level is before starting the engine after it has been parked overnight. When chec...
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Which include detailed service information for your ve- hicle. Refer to these service manuals before attempting any procedure yourself. Note: intentional tampering with emissions control sys- tems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you. Warning! You can...
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Materials added to engine oil the manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi- tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Disposing of used engine oil and oil filte...
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Caution! Many aftermarket performance air filter elements do not adequately filter the air entering the engine. Use of such filters can severely damage your engine. Engine air cleaner filter selection the quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filter...
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2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 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 surface 2 — air cleaner filter 5 serv...
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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 cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward. 2. Install the air clea...
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Water and contaminants have been removed. When clear fuel is visible, close the drain valve by turning it clockwise. Upon proper draining of the water from fuel filter assem- bly, the “water in fuel indicator light” will remain illumi- nated for approximately 10 seconds. If the water was drained whi...
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1. Ensure engine is turned off. 2. Place drain pan under the fuel filter assembly. 3. Open the water drain valve, and let any accumulated water and fuel drain. 4. Close the water drain valve. 5. Wipe clean the underside of the filter housing to prevent contamination from entering fuel system during ...
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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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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 sys- tem. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. Diesel exhaust f...
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Engine coolant checks check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where appli- cable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh oat coolant (conforming to ms.90032) by an au...
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Caution! (continued) oat coolant (conforming to ms.90032), by an autho- rized dealer as soon as possible. • do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine...
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Note: • it is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. • some vehicles require special tools to add coolant prop- erly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead t...
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Coolant level the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine off and cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. The radiator normally remains completely ...
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• maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a minimum of 50% oat coolant (conforming to ms.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro- tection of your engine which contains aluminum com- ponents. • make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obst...
Page 71: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications contents 䡵 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ diesel fuel specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ biodiesel fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 䡵 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 䡵 fluids a...
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Fuel requirements 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. Use good quality diesel fuel from...
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Note: • if you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on your diesel vehicle, do not start the engine. Damage to the engine and fuel system could occur. Please call your authorized dealer for service. • a maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meeting astm specification d-975 may be used with your die...
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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 tempera- tures, ...
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Between 6% and 20%, oil and filter replacement intervals must not exceed 8,000 miles or 6 months, which ever comes first. Biodiesel fuel filter change intervals the use of biodiesel requires more frequent fuel filter change intervals. When operating on biodiesel between 6% and 20%, fuel filter repla...
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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-40 synthetic, api cj-4) 8 quarts 7.7 liters cooling system 3.0l turbo diesel engine (mopar en- gine coola...
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Fluids and lubricants 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 we recommend you use 5w-40 synthetic engine oil such as mopar or shell rotella that meets f...
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Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part diesel exhaust fluid mopar diesel exhaust fluid (api certified) (def) or equivalent that has been api certified to the iso 22241 standard. Use of fluids not api certified to iso 22241 may result in system damage. Note: if the vehicle is exposed to extreme ...
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Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission use only mopar zf 8&9 speed atf automatic transmis- sion fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmis- sion. Transfer case – single-speed (quadra-trac i) we re...
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Adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . . . .55 air conditioning filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 antifreeze (engine coolan...
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Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 75 oil filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52, 54 oil f...
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Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 oil filter, change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 oil filter, selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ra...
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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 properly by trained person- nel. The following must be obs...