2015 JEEP CHEROKEE checking oil

WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
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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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661

Blind Spot Monitoring......................141
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................675
B-Pillar Location..........................547
Brake Assist System.......................522
Brake Control System, Electronic..............519
Brake Fluid.............................730
Brakes.................................518
Brake System............................518
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................519
Fluid Check...........................693
Master Cylinder........................693
Warning Light.........................331
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................483
Brightness, Interior Lights...................176
Bulb Replacement.........................721
Bulbs, Light.............................120
Camera, Rear............................286
Capacities, Fluid..........................727
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................588
Oil (Engine)...........................655
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................690
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................117
Cargo Area Cover.........................318
Cargo Area Features.......................316
Cargo Compartment.......................316
Cargo Load Floor.........................316
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................316
Car Washes.............................699
Cellular Phone...........................425
Certification Label.........................591
Changing A Flat Tire.......................628
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................542
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .658
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............116
Checks, Safety............................116
Child Restraint............................92
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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
INDEX 753

Heated...............................140
Outside..............................137
Rearview.............................130
Vanity...............................140
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................568
MOPAR® Parts...........................659
MTBE/ETBE............................580
Multi-Function Control Lever.................173
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................52
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................579
Odometer...............................333
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..333
Oil, Engine..............................661
Capacity.............................727
Change Interval........................662
Checking.............................661
Dipstick..............................661
Disposal..............................664
Filter................................664
Filter Disposal.........................664
Identification Logo......................662
Materials Added to......................663
Recommendation.......................662
Synthetic.............................663
Viscosity.............................663
Oil Filter, Change.........................664
Oil Filter, Selection........................664
Onboard Diagnostic System..................657
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............288
Operating Precautions......................657
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................137
Overheating, Engine.......................338
760 INDEX