2015 JEEP CHEROKEE engine oil

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.4L Engine
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir
2. Engine Oil Fill
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Battery Terminals (Jump Starting)
5. Battery
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6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Air Cleaner Filter
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3.2L Engine
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir
2. Engine Oil Fill
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Battery Terminals (Jump Starting)
5. Battery
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6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Air Filter Cleaner
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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 Coolant10 Year/150,000 MileFormula)
7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
3.2 Liter Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 MileFormula)
10 Quarts 9.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic AdditiveTechnology) or equivalent meeting the requirements ofChrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified EngineOil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-dard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pennzoil®,andShellHelix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAEgrade.
Engine Oil – 3.2L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 EngineOil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-dard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pennzoil®,andShellHelix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAEgrade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use a MOPAR®Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs.
Spark Plugs – 3.2L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L/3.2LEngines87 Octane
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
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 service 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
Operating 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 “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver
Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
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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.
• 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 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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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 174
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 189
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 194
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• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 213
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 206
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 208
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 219
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