2016 JEEP CHEROKEE tow

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 ser-
vice 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 Operat-
ing 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 otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis-
play (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
730 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Brake Fluid............................ .728
Brakes ................................ .519
Brake System ........................ .519, 696
Fluid Check ....................... .696, 728
Master Cylinder ....................... .696
Warning Light ........................ .329
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................485
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................172
Bulb Replacement ..................... .718, 720
Bulbs, Light ..........................118,718
Camera, Rear ........................... .280
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .725
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .584
Oil (Engine) ....................659, 660, 667
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................694
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............115,581
Cargo Area Features ...................... .309Cargo Compartment
...................... .309
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .309
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .310
Car Washes ............................ .700
Certification Label ........................ .588
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .631
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .542
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .662
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114
Child Restraint ............................91
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................96
Child Restraints .........................91
Child Seat Installation ....................110
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......107
Infants And Child Restraints ................94
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .105
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Data Recorder, Event.......................90
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............174
Daytime Running Lights ....................168
Dealer Service ........................... .664
Defroster, Rear Window .....................313
Defroster, Windshield ................116, 423, 424
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................661
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................171
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .665
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................652
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................694
Door Ajar .......................... .336, 337
Door Ajar Light ...................... .336, 337
Door Locks Door Locks ............................34
KeyFob...............................34
Remote ...............................34 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................36
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .282
Driver Information Display DID................................ .373
Instrument Cluster Display ................373
Driver Information Display (DID) Instrument Cluster ..................... .372
Oil Change ........................... .372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .149
Driving ............................... .506
E-85 Fuel .............................. .581
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........296
Electric Parking Brake ..................... .512
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................134
Electronic Brake Control System ...............520
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................520
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................532
750 INDEX

Replacing............................ .720
Switch .............................. .165
Time Delay ........................... .167
Head Restraints ......................... .153
Head Rests ............................. .153
Heated Mirrors .......................... .136
Heater ............................. .421, 426
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .482
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .171
Hill Descent Control ...................... .534
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................534
Hill Start Assist .......................... .523
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .594
Holder, Coin ............................ .307
Holder, Cup ............................ .305
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............282
Hood Release ........................... .164Ignition
Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................126
Instrument Cluster ........321, 324, 332, 333, 349, 355
Instrument Cluster ...................363, 372
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............320
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............705
Interior Appearance Care ....................703
Interior Fuses ........................... .716
Interior Lights .......................... .172
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............176
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter, Power .......................... .300
Jacking Instructions ....................... .635
Jack Location ........................... .632
Jack Operation ....................... .631, 635
754 INDEX

Lift Gate..............................50
Mirrors ............................. .134
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........296
Sunroof ............................. .291
Windows ..............................45
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............63
Preparation For Jacking .....................634
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .555
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........694
Radio Frequency General Information ............17, 19, 29, 34, 44
Radio Operation ......................... .419
Radio Remote Controls .....................416
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................415
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................179Rear Camera
........................... .280
Rear Cross Path ......................... .143
Rear ParkSense System ..................229, 239
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .157
Rear Window Defroster .....................313
Rear Window Features .....................312
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .312
Recorder, Event Data .......................90
Recreational Towing ...................... .604
Shifting Into Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) . . .609
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........609
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) .......................... .612
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......612
Reformulated Gasoline .....................577
Refrigerant ............................. .676
Release, Hood ........................... .164
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .169
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................54
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INDEX 759

Replacement.......................... .563
Rotation ............................. .567
Safety ........................... .541, 552
Sizes ............................... .542
Snow Tires ........................... .557
Spare Tire ..................... .558, 559, 560
Spinning ............................ .561
Trailer Towing ........................ .599
Tread Wear Indicators ....................561
Tire Safety Information .....................541
Tire Service Kit . . . .620, 621, 622, 625, 626, 628, 629, 630
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................596
To Open Hood .......................... .164
Torque Converter Clutch ....................494
Towing ......................... .591, 595, 652
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .652
Recreational .......................... .604
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........604
Traction Control ......................... .526Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
..................532
Trailer Towing .......................... .591
Cooling System Tips .....................603
Hitches ............................. .594
Minimum Requirements ..................597
Trailer And Tongue Weight .............595, 596
Wiring .............................. .601
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .595
Trailer Weight ........................... .595
Transaxle .............................. .483
Automatic ........................... .483
Operation ............................ .483
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .728
Transmission ........................... .485
Automatic ........................ .485, 698
Fluid ............................... .728
Maintenance .......................... .698
T

ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .26
764 INDEX