2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 537

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 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. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze If an examination of your engine compartment shows no point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. a month. • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MSbottle must also be protected against freezing. 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. 7