2014 JEEP CHEROKEE tire rotation

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....506
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .508
▫ Base System .........................511
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........514
▫ General Information ...................519
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................519
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................521
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............521
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......522
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................522
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................523
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................523
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............524
ADDING FUEL ....................... .525
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........527
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............527
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................528
▫ Certification Label ....................528
 TRAILER TOWING .....................530
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............530
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............534
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..................... .535
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............536
▫ Towing Requirements ..................537
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .542
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Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a
spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT” in “What To Do
In Emergencies” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
wheel equivalent in look and function to the original
equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle
of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option,
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended
tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver ’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip-
ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled
on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
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Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer
to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor-
mation.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
•
Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main-
tenance schedule is highly recommended.
1—WornTire
2—NewTire
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating
speed, and conditions for use. Always use the
suggested operating speed of the device manufac-
turer ’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road
type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main-
tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to
a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or
unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being
performed.
The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rotation
method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following
diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some
directional tires that must not be reversed.
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The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire rotation
method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following
diagram.CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference
on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause
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Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Tire RotationFour Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire Rotation
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CAUTION!(Continued)
damage to the power transfer unit. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the
driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-
mended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when
the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will
decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on
cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least
three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a
three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must
not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires – General Information”
in “Starting and Operating” for information on how to
properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will
also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and
there should be no adjustment for this increased pres-
sure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if
the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning
limit for any reason, including low temperature effects
and natural pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire
pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn
off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended
cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warn-
ing (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illuminates,
you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended
cold placard pressure in order for the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” to turn off.
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Programming Additional Transmitters.........18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........390
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................32
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features ....33
Uconnect® Settings .......................33
Remote Starting System ......................30
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .642
Replacement Keys .........................18
Replacement Parts ........................ .598
Replacement Tires ........................ .502
Reporting Safety Defects ....................663
Restraint, Head .......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................90
Restraints, Occupant ........................52
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................315
Roll Over Warning ..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .319
Rotation, Tires .......................... .506Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
..................117
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................119
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................663
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................51
Safety Information, Tire .....................481
Safety Tips ..............................115
Schedule, Maintenance .....................652
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .628
Seat Belt Reminder .........................64
Seat Belts ................................55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........60
And Pregnant Women .....................65
Child Restraint ..........................90
Extender ..............................65
Front Seat .............................55
Inspection ............................117
Pretensioners ...........................64
Reminder ............................ .330
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Chains.............................. .504
Changing ............................ .566
Compact Spare ........................ .498
General Information .....................492
High Speed .......................... .495
Inflation Pressures ...................... .494
Jacking .............................. .566
Life of Tires .......................... .501
Load Capacity ........................ .488
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............508
Pressure Warning Light ...................330
Quality Grading ....................... .665
Radial .............................. .495
Replacement .......................... .502
Rotation ............................. .506
Safety .............................. .481
Sizes ............................... .482
Snow Tires ........................... .497
Spinning ............................ .500Trailer Towing
........................ .539
Tread Wear Indicators ....................501
Tire Safety Information .....................481
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................536
To Open Hood .......................... .164
Towing ............................... .530
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .585
Guide .............................. .535
Recreational .......................... .543
Weight .............................. .535
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........543
Traction Control ......................... .462
Trailer Towing .......................... .530
Cooling System Tips .....................542
Hitches ............................. .534
Minimum

Requirements ..................537
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................536
Wiring .............................. .540
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .535
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