2015 JEEP CHEROKEE oil level

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 3.2L Engines15.8 Gallons60 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
3.2 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)
7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
3.2 Liter Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)
10 Quarts9.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Oil
Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operat-
ing Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last
reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis-
play (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
•Check windshield washer fluid level.
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SCHEDULES
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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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SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 733

Electric Parking Brake......................511
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................138
Electronic Brake Control System...............519
Electronic Range Select (ERS).................492
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............523
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........187
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............533
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......286
Change Engine Oil......................351
Selectable Menu Items....................356
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................615
Jacking...............................628
Jump Starting..........................640
Overheating...........................615
Emission Control System Maintenance..........658
Engine.................................655
Air Cleaner...........................664
Block Heater..........................480
Break-In Recommendations................116
Checking Oil Level......................661
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................728
Cooling..............................686
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................117
Fails to Start...........................474
Flooded, Starting.......................474
Fuel Requirements......................579
Jump Starting..........................640
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..661
Oil Filler Cap..........................655
Oil Filter.............................664
Oil Selection...........................662
Oil Synthetic..........................663
Overheating...........................615
Starting..............................472
Temperature Gauge......................338
EngineOil Viscosity.......................663
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................66310
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature............87
Entry System, Illuminated....................22
Ethanol................................580
Event Data Recorder........................91
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................117
Exhaust System...........................117
Exterior Lighting..........................168
Exterior Lights...........................120
Fabric Care..............................702
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................664
Air Conditioning.......................448
Engine Oil............................664
Engine Oil Disposal.....................664
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................615
Turn Signal...........................120
Flash-To-Pass............................174
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................587
Engine Oil............................587
Fuel Requirements......................584
Maintenance...........................588
Replacement Parts.......................588
Starting..............................587
Flooded Engine Starting....................474
Floor Console............................313
Fluid, Brake.............................730
Fluid Capacities..........................727
Fluid Leaks.............................121
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................693
Engine Oil............................661
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........728
Fog Lights..............................172
Fog Light Service.........................724
Folding Rear Seat.........................159
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