2015 JEEP CHEROKEE maintenance schedule

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START............... 12VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM....... 13KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™......... 13SEAT BELT SYSTEMS........... 17SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS............ 18CHILD RESTRAINTS............ 24HEAD RESTRAINTS............. 29FRONT SEATS................ 31REAR SEATS................ 34HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS....... 35HEATED STEERING WHEEL....... 36TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN................... 37
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS........... 38TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 38HEADLIGHT SWITCH............ 39WIPER/WASHER LEVER.......... 40ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL..... 41ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 44FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLSWITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN........ 49MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLSWITH TOUCHSCREEN........... 50AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC).............. 53STOP/START SYSTEM — 3.2L ENGINE . . 57ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . . . 59PA R K S E N S E®................ 61PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 63POWER SUNROOF............. 64WIND BUFFETING............. 67
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 68IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO........ 70Uconnect®ACCESS............. 71Uconnect®5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Uconnect®8.4A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Uconnect®8.4AN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133STEERING WHEEL AUDIOCONTROLS................. 151ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVERINFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)..... 151PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...... 153UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)................154POWER INVERTER............ 156POWER OUTLET............. 157WIRELESS CHARGING PAD....... 159
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 162SELEC-TERRAIN™............ 165
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES........ 166TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)...... 167RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)........... 168
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 173INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS................... 173INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS................... 179IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS..... 182TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . 183JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.... 189JUMP-STARTING............. 194FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...... 197RECOVERY STRAP............ 198SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE........ 198TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.... 199EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).... 200
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 201ENGINE COMPARTMENT........ 202FLUID CAPACITIES............ 206FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 6MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..... 208MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...... 208FUSES.................... 213TIRE PRESSURES............. 219SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..... 219WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 221REPLACEMENT BULBS......... 222
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power
loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher
temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood,
cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants
or others.
– SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not
functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the
nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)Activation/MalfunctionIndicatorLight
• If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as
possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting
off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system off.
Oil Life Reset
• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil
Change Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change
interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means
the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, push
and release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure:
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle
the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
1. Push theOKbutton to enter the EVIC menu screen.
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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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Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Gasohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Gasoline (Fuel)............207
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . .208
Glass Cleaning............208
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . .147
Headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Dimmer Switch..........40High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Head Restraints............29Head Rests...............29Heated Mirrors........49,52,56Heated Steering Wheel........36High Beam Indicator.........179High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch..........39HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener)...154Hood Release.............201
Identifying Your Radio.........70Instrument Cluster............8Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . .173, 179Instrument Panel Cover.......208Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .208Interior and Instrument Lights.....7Interior Appearance Care.......208Interior Fuses.............218Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .40Introduction...............3In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access.........78Inverter Outlet (115V)........156Inverter, Power............156iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®Streaming Audio . .91,107, 113, 140
Jack Location.............189Jack Operation............189Jump Starting.............194
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........13
Disarm The Alarm.........13
Keyless Enter-N-Go
Lock/Unlock..........14,15
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Keyless Enter-N-Go™.......13
Passive Entry............13
Remote Control...........13
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . .38Lane Change Assist..........38Lap/Shoulder Belts...........17Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222LightsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . .222Engine Temperature Warning . .175Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179Headlights.............39High Beam Indicator......179Hill Descent Control Indicator .181Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Security Alarm..........180Service..............222Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH)...............25Lubrication, Body...........208
Maintenance Free Battery......208Maintenance, General . . . . . . . .208Maintenance Procedures.......208Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . .212Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . .208Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . .177Master Cylinder (Brakes).......208MirrorsHeated..........49,52,56MOPAR®Accessories.........226
Navigation............110, 143New Vehicle Break-In Period.....38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .206Oil Change Indicator.........178Oil Change Indicator, Reset.....178Oil, Engine...........206, 208Capacity..............206
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Change Interval.........208Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Filter............206, 208Filter Disposal..........208Materials Added to........208Recommendation.....206, 208Viscosity..........206, 208Oil Filter, Selection..........208OutletPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Overheating, Engine.........182
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Panic Alarm...............12Parking Brake..............59ParkSense®...............61ParkSense®Active Park Assist....62ParkSense®System, Front And Rear..61ParkSense®System, Rear.......61Phone (Pairing).........113, 147Phone (Uconnect®). . . . . . . . . .147Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation.............219PowerGlass Sunroof...........64Inverter..............156Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Seats................31Programmable Electronic Features..153
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . .40, 41Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Rear Park Assist System........61Rear ParkSense System......61,63Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . .34Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . .168Shifting into Power TransferUnit Neutral (N).........170Shifting into Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............170Shifting out of Power TransferUnit Neutral (N).........171Shifting out of Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............171Refrigerant...............208
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Arm The Alarm...........13
Disarm The Alarm.........13
Remote Starting System........12
Replacement Bulbs..........222
Reporting Safety Defects.......225
Restraint, Head.............29
Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . .208Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . .208Seat Belts................17Adjustable Shoulder Belt.....17Pretensioners...........17Seats...................31Head Restraints..........29Heated...............35Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . .34Ventilated.............36Security Alarm............180Arm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Security Alarm...........13Selec-Terrain.............165Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .206Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect®.............73ShiftingPower Transfer Unit, Shifting intoPower Transfer UnitNeutral (N).........170, 171Transfer Case, Shifting intoTransfer Case Neutral (N)....170Transfer Case, Shifting out ofTransfer Case Neutral (N)....171Shift Lever Override.........198Signals, Turn...........38,179Sirius Satellite Radio.....104, 137SIRIUS Travel Link..........146Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .189, 220, 221Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........206Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206Speed ControlAccel/Decel............42Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .43Mode Setting (ACC Only).....45
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