2015 JEEP CHEROKEE engine

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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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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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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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years:
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X X X XInspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replaceif necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function.
XXX
X
X
X
X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X XReplace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs – 2.4L Engine **
X
Replace spark plugs – 3.2L Engine **
X
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