2015 JEEP CHEROKEE transmission

JUMP-STARTING
• 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 proce-
dures 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.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode
and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment,
behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the positive battery post.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the
ignition to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using
minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without
spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheat-
ing and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free
a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
4X4 MODELS
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF the
Ground
FWD MODELS
1–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Flat Tow
NONE
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
See instructions under“Recreational Towing” in“Starting And Operating”
•
Transmission in
PARK
• Power Transfer Unit in
NEUTRAL
• Tow in
forward
direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow
Rear
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Front
OK
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed
ALL
BEST METHOD
OK
BEST METHOD
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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.
E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 2.4L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic TransmissionUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equiva-lent.Failure to use the correct fluid may affectthe function or performance of your trans-mission.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used.If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Useonly recommended brake fluids.
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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F2420 Amp Yellow–RearWiper—If Equipped withStop/Start EngineOption
F25B20 Amp Yellow–FrontWasher—If Equipped withStop/Start EngineOption
F26–30 Amp Pink Fuel Heater - DieselOnly
F27––NotUsed
F2815 Amp Blue–TransmissionCon-trol Module (TCM)
F29––NotUsed
F3010 Amp Red–EngineControlModule (ECM)/(EPS)/(PCM)
F31––NotUsed
F32––NotUsed
F33––NotUsed
F34––NotUsed
F35––NotUsed
F36––NotUsed
F37––NotUsed
F38––NotUsed
F38–60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (DieselOnly) - If Equipped
F39–40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
F40–20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow ParkLight - If Equipped
F40–30 Amp Pink Headlamp WasherPump - If Equipped
F41–60 Amp Yellow Body ControllerModule (BCM) -Feed 1
F41–50 Amp Red Voltage StabilityModule - Feed 1 -If Equipped withStop/Start EngineOption
F42–30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow ElectricBrake Module
F4320 Amp Yellow–FuelPumpMotor
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Access, Uconnect®...........71
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)...........44
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..208
Adding Washer Fluid.........208
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag . . . . . .18
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Air Bag Warning Light . . . .18, 174Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18Rollover...............18Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)...........208Air Conditioner Maintenance....208Air Conditioning.....49,50,53,55Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....208Air Conditioning System.......208AlarmArm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Vehicle Security Alarm......13Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Alarm (Security Alarm).....13,180Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .206, 208Disposal..............208Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .173APPUconnect®Access.........73Appearance Care...........208Assistance Towing..........173Automatic Headlights......39,180Automatic High Beams........39Automatic TemperatureControl (ATC)............53Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid...........207Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .207Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207Axle Lubrication............207
Back-Up Camera............63Battery.................208Charging System Light.....173Body Mechanism Lubrication....208Brake Fluid..............207Brakes.................208
Brake System.............208
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Master Cylinder.........208
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . .176
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle.............38
Bulb Replacement..........222
Bulbs, Light..............222
Calibration, Compass.........152Capacities, Fluid...........206Caps, FillerOil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .208Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Change Oil Indicator.........178Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . .189Charging Pad, Wireless........159Charging System Light........173Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light)..........177Child Restraint...........24,25Child RestraintsLower Anchors And TethersFor Children............25CleaningWheels..............208Windshield Wiper Blades....208Climate Control........49,50,53Clock...................89Clock Setting..............89Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . .174Brake Warning Light.......176Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator..............180Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator.............180Front Fog Light Indicator....179High Beam Indicator......179Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .181Seat Belt Reminder Light....176Turn Signal Indicator......179Vehicle Security Light......180Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .220Compass Calibration.........152Cooling System............208
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Speed Control (Cruise Control)....41StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7Wheel, Heated...........36Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .151Stuck, Freeing.............197Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Temperature Control, Automatic(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . .27, 28Text Messaging......92,116, 150Tilt Steering Column..........37TiresAir Pressure...........219Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . .189Compact Spare..........220Jacking..............189Pressure Warning Light.....174Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .189Tire Service Kit............183To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 7Disabled Vehicle.........199Recreational...........168To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d aMotorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Trailer TowingTrailer and Tongue Weight . . .167Trailer Weight.............167Transfer CaseFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207TransmissionFluid . . . . . . . . . . . .207, 208Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .208Tu r n S i g n a l s . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 , 1 7 9
Uconnect®
Set Up Your Via Mobile Profile . .73Via Mobile Apps..........87Uconnect®5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Uconnect®8.4A . . . . . . . . . . .100Uconnect®8.4AN . . . . . . . . . .133At A Glance............133Changing The Volume . . . . . .149Common PhoneCommands.........114, 149Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Transfer Ongoing Call BetweenHandset And Vehicle......149Voice Recognition Tips . . .115, 149Uconnect®Access...........71APP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73In Vehicle Features.........78Uconnect®(Hands-Free Phone)Making A Phone Call . . .114, 148Receiving A Call......114, 148Uconnect®Voice Command . .93, 117
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .13Via Mobile AppsUconnect®.............87Voice Command.........93,117Voice RecognitionSystem (VR)..........93,117
Warning, Roll Over............5Warnings and Cautions........24WasherAdding Fluid...........208Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Washers, Windshield..........40Washing Vehicle............208Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .208Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . .208, 221Wind Buffeting.............67Windshield Washers..........40Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Windshield Wiper Blades......208Windshield Wipers...........40Wiper Blade Replacement......208Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Wireless Charging Pad........159
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