2014 JEEP CHEROKEE oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Battery
3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Filter Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding 1 quart (0.9 L) of oil when the reading is
at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at
the top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever occurs first.
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Contract, Service......................... .661
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........616
Cooling System .......................... .612
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............615
Coolant Capacity ...................... .648
Coolant Level ......................... .617
Disposal of Used Coolant .................617
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................613
Inspection ........................... .613
Points to Remember .....................617
Pressure Cap ......................... .616
Radiator Cap ......................... .616
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............614
Corrosion Protection ...................... .623
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................189
Cupholders ............................ .309
Customer Assistance ...................... .659Data Recorder, Event
.......................89
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............175
Daytime Running Lights ....................170
Dealer Service ........................... .598
Defroster, Rear Window .....................318
Defroster, Windshield ......................117
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................595
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................172
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .600
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................585
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................617
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Locks ............................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................36
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .286
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .151
Driving ............................... .445
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INDEX 671

Odometer.............................. .326
Trip ................................ .326
Oil, Engine ............................. .600
Capacity ............................ .648
Change Interval ....................... .600
Checking ............................ .600
Dipstick ............................. .600
Disposal ............................. .602
Filter ............................... .603
Filter Disposal ........................ .602
Identification Logo ..................... .601
Materials Added to ..................... .602
Recommendation ...................... .601
Synthetic ............................ .602
Viscosity ............................ .601
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .603
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .603
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................595
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............286Operating Precautions
..................... .595
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................134
Overheating, Engine ...................... .332
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .623
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .451
ParkSense System, Rear .....................232
Passing Light ........................... .173
Pets ...................................114
Pets, Transporting .........................114
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........488
Power Brakes .............................. .458
Door Locks ............................35
Inverter ............................. .304
Lift Gate ..............................49
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