2014 JEEP CHEROKEE cooling

Automatic Climate Control Knobs
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit
AUTO mode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will be set at the closest mode and
blower position that the system was operating in AUTO.
MAX A/C
• MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling performance.
• Touch and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The soft-keyilluminates when MAX A/C is ON.
• In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the
prior settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature thatmight occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the
vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the
light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime
will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do notincrease engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT
Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT Kit.
Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT.
Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT
can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
TIREFIT Storage
• The TIREFIT kit is located in the cargo compartment behind the rear seatunderneath the load floor.
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CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging
system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from
the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make
an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.047 in [1.2 mm]) —
Spark Plugs – 3.2L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you only
use MOPAR
®ZF 8&9
Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR
®DOT 3 Brake
Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only rec- ommended brake fluids. —
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the firstsign 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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ...........36
Airbag..................19
Air Bag AirBagWarningLight ......142
Air Conditioning .....41,42,43,44
Alarm Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......13
Alarm,Panic ..............12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....13,148
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .141
Assistance Towing ..........141
Automatic Headlights ......32,148
Automatic High Beams ........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............43
Automatic Transmission FluidType ............173
Back-Up Camera ............49
Battery Charging System Light .....141
Brake Fluid ..............173
Brake, Parking .............45
Brake System WarningLight ..........145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............31
BulbReplacement ..........185
Calibration,Compass.........121
ChangeOilIndicator.........147
ChangingAFlatTire .........158
Charging Pad, Wireless ........128
Charging System Light ........141
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........146
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............20
Child Restraints ..........20
ChildSeatInstallation ....22,23
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......23
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........20,22,23 Using The Top Tether
Anchorage
..............23
ChildSeat................22
Climate Control ........41,42,43
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......142
Brake Warning Light .......145
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............148
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............148
Front Fog Light Indicator ....148
High Beam Indicator ......148
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .150
Seat Belt Reminder Light ....144
Turn Signal Indicator ......148
Vehicle Security Light ......148
Compass Calibration .........121
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........173
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....34
CruiseLight...............34
Customer Assistance .........186
Customer Programmable Features ..............122
Defects, Reporting ..........187
Defroster, Rear Window ......41,42
Defroster, Windshield .......41,42
DimmerControl.............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......141
Disarming, Security System ......
13
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Electric Park Brake ...........45
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound
System .............54,55
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........34
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........121
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......144
Jacking ..............158
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