2014 JEEP CHEROKEE tires

NOTE:•For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use
Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in
“Starting and Operating” for additional warnings,
cautions, and information about the spare tire, its
use, and operation.
9.
Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the
wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel
bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury. 10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
11. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer
to “Torque Specifications” in this section for the
proper lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench
by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575

CAUTION!
•Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-
motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure
during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be included with a recovery strap.
Recovery straps do not act like traditional tow straps,
chains, or winch cables.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 665

WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade C corresponds to a level of performance,
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
666 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... .458
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................459
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .189
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............615
Additives, Fuel .......................... .523
Airbag ..................................66
Airbag Deployment ........................86
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................87
Airbag, Side ..............................69
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .603
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................605
Air Conditioning ......................... .393
Air Conditioning Controls ...................393
Air Conditioning Filter .....................412
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............413
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................605
Air Conditioning System ....................393 Air Filter
.............................. .603
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .494
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
Alarm, Panic .............................25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................435
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................614
Disposal ............................. .617
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................459
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................328
Appearance Care ........................ .623
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .464
Auto Down Power Windows ..................45
Automatic Door Locks ......................36
668 INDEX

Jacking Instructions....................... .570
Jack Location ........................... .567
Jack Operation .......................... .566
Jump Starting ........................... .578
Key Fob Arm The Alarm .........................19
Panic Alarm ............................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters .........18
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................38
Keyless Entry System .......................22
Key, Replacement ..........................18
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................172
Lane Change Assist ....................... .172Lap/Shoulder Belts
.........................55
Latches ................................119
Hood ............................... .164
Latch Plate ...............................56
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .519
Leaks, Fluid .............................119
Life of Tires ............................ .501
Liftgate .................................47
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............317
Light Bulbs ..............................119
Lights .................................119
Airbag ................................74
Anti-Lock ............................ .328
Automatic Headlights ....................167
Back-Up ............................. .646
Battery Saver ......................... .176
Brake Assist Warning ....................478
Brake Warning ........................ .327
Bulb Replacement ...................... .642
676 INDEX

Daytime Running...................... .170
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................171
Exterior ..............................119
Fog ................................ .170
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................553
Headlights ........................... .166
Headlights On Reminder ..................170
Headlights On With Wipers ................167
Headlight Switch ...................... .166
High Beam ........................... .172
High Beam Indicator .....................326
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............172
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............466
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
Intensity Control ....................... .174
Interior ............................. .174
License ............................. .647
Lights On Reminder .....................170 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)
.........333
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........175
Passing ............................. .173
Rear Servicing ........................ .646
Rear Tail ............................ .646
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .330
Security Alarm ........................ .334
Service .............................. .642
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .333
Side Marker .......................... .645
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............330
Traction Control ....................... .478
Turn Signal ............................119
Vanity Mirror ......................... .136
Load Floor, Cargo ........................ .313
Loading Vehicle ......................... .528
Tires ............................... .488
Locks ..................................

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Automatic Door .........................36
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