2015 JEEP CHEROKEE Torque s

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
!HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........615
!IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............615
!WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS......................616
▫Torque Specifications..................616
!TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.........618
▫Tire Service Kit Storage.................618
▫Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . .619
▫Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions..........620
▫Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit.........622
!JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........628
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage.........629
▫Preparations For Jacking................631
▫Jacking Instructions...................632
▫Road Tire Installation...................639
!JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES...........640
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............641
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................642
!FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............644
!RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED.........646
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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.
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.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt Size
Lug Nut/
Bolt
Socket
Size
100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) M12 x 1.25 19 mm
**Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and
clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
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Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated
against the wheel.
Wheel Mounting Surface
Torque Patterns6
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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.
12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire.
Assembled Jack
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3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
4. 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 service station.
5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel
chocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the park-
ing brake before driving the vehicle.
6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque
with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be
used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the
transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use
of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using
transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunc-
tion, visit your authorized dealer immediately to have
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 695

Alarm
Arm The System........................19
Alarm, Panic.............................25
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................494
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................688
Disposal..............................691
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................519
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................333
Appearance Care.........................698
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............19
Assist, Hill Start..........................523
Auto Down Power Windows..................45
Automatic Door Locks......................36
Automatic Headlights......................169
Automatic High Beams.....................170
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........426
Automatic Transaxle.......................481
Automatic Transmission....................484
Adding Fluid..........................696
Fluid and Filter Changes..................696
Fluid Change..........................696
Fluid Level Check.......................694
Fluid Type............................694
Special Additives.......................695
Torque Converter.......................493
Auto Unlock, Doors........................36
Auto Up Power Windows....................45
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........302
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................302
Axle Fluid..............................730
Axle Lubrication..........................730
Battery.................................669
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........26
Belts, Seat...............................11810
INDEX 749

Aging (Life of Tires).....................562
Air Pressure...........................552
Chains...............................564
Changing.............................628
Compact Spare.........................559
General Information.....................552
High Speed...........................555
Inflation Pressures.......................553
Jacking...............................628
Life of Tires...........................562
Load Capacity.........................547
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............568
Pressure Warning Light...................336
Quality Grading........................745
Radial...............................555
Replacement...........................562
Rotation..............................566
Safety...............................540
Sizes................................542
Snow Tires............................557
Spinning.............................561
Trailer Towing.........................601
Tread Wear Indicators....................561
Tire Safety Information.....................540
Tire Service Kit...........................618
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................599
To Open Hood...........................166
Torque Converter Clutch....................493
Towing................................593
Disabled Vehicle........................648
Guide...............................598
Recreational...........................606
Weight...............................598
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........606
Traction Control..........................521
Trailer Towing...........................593
Cooling System Tips.....................605
Hitches..............................597
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