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Hi guys
I've never owned or looked at Jeeps until I bought my first one 3 days ago.

I have a 2014 model Jeep Grand Cherokee WK MY14 Blackhawk Edition 3.6L Petrol.

From what I read Blackhawk should have DAB but not Sat Nav. I can see the FM/AM icons on the Uconnect 8.4 but cant see the DAB icon, any suggestions?

I am thinking of buying the $500 SAT Nav code thingy from ebay, anyone have any experiences with this?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jeep-Gra...694382?hash=item25d040c02e:g:xoMAAOSwv0tVb7jL

My rear view mirror has a light you can see from outside the vehicle and a couple of raised plastic mounts on top, anyone know what these are? Also I press the mirror dimmer button on the screen in uconnect and nothing happens?

The vehicle has an 8 speed auto and I am going to do a service, I am going to change the transmission oil but can't find what to use. I was thinking Penrite Full Synthetic ATF F5.

I cannot find a petrol filter anywhere, do they even have one?

What is the difference between WK and WK2? Many websites class my vehicle under one or both banners.

Thanks for your time.
Regards Eddie.
 
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#2 · (Edited)
Welcome to the forum. I'm not an expert, but I'll do my best to answer your questions.

"I am thinking of buying the $500 SAT Nav code thingy from ebay, anyone have any experiences with this?
Jeep Gran MAAOSwv0tVb7jL | eBay

I'm not sure if it's the same or not, but my Dad bought the upgrade from Dodge on his Ram. It works as it should, though some of the features on my Ram, which came with Sat Nav, are missing from his.

"My rear view mirror has a light you can see from outside the vehicle and a couple of raised plastic mounts on top, anyone know what these are?
Those raised plastic bits are light sensors and such. The red light, I'm not sure of, but could be the security system light

"Also I press the mirror dimmer button on the screen in uconnect and nothing happens?
Not to worry. That button simply turns on/off the auto dim feature. You won't notice anything right away. If you turn it on, and someone is behind you with lights hitting the mirror it will auto dim for you at that time.

"I cannot find a petrol filter anywhere, do they even have one?"
Oddly, I can't find one either. Maybe someone else can help us both on that.

"What is the difference between WK and WK2? Many websites class my vehicle under one or both banners."
WK is a Jeep Grand Cherokee made between 2005 and 2010
WK2 is a Jeep Grand Cherokee made from 2011 to current
They're similar body styles, though yours is a WK2. The people listing as WK are just not familiar with the codes and picked the wrong one likely from looking at pictures only.
 
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Slight adjustment to the "WK' and "WK2" explanation..."WK" is the official FCA/Jeep designation for all JGC from 2005 to present. "WK2" is an Internet invention to differentiate that MY11+ is different and is not an official designation. For whatever reason, Jeep did not change the letter code when they adopted the current platform starting in the 2011 model year.
 
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Ah, well I guess then I was the one who was unfamiliar with the codes. Didn't realize that was an unofficial designation. Thanks for the correction Jim. :thumbsup:
 
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The vehicle has an 8 speed auto and I am going to do a service, I am going to change the transmission oil but can't find what to use. I was thinking Penrite Full Synthetic ATF F5.
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From the (USA) owner's manual ( http://www.wk2jeeps.com/manuals/2014_wk_owners_manual_9th.pdf ):

Fluid And Filter Changes

Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle.

Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. However
change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated
(with water, etc.), or if the transmission is
disassembled for any reason.
 
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At one of my recent services on my '11 I asked if I should get the fuel filter changed and was told it did not have a fuel filter.
 
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