2016 JEEP CHEROKEE automatic transmission

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or
equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be
used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
728 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............691, 725
Disposal ............................. .694
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................520
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................345
Appearance Care ........................ .700
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .523
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Door Locks ....................36, 37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .166
Automatic High Beams .....................168
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . .421, 432, 441
Automatic Transaxle ...................... .483
Automatic Transmission .................485, 699
Adding Fluid ...................... .699, 728
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................699
Fluid Change ......................... .699
Fluid Level Check ...................698, 699 Fluid Type
........................ .698, 728
Special Additives ...................... .698
Torque Converter ...................... .494
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................37
Auto Up Power Windows ....................46
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........296
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................296
Axle Fluid ............................. .728
Axle Lubrication ......................... .728
Battery ............................ .334, 674
Charging System Light ...................334
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Belts, Seat ...............................116
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .137
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................679
B-Pillar Location ......................... .547
Brake Assist System ...................... .522
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............520
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INDEX 747

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .737
Service Contract ......................... .739
Service Manuals ......................... .742
Shifting Automatic Transmission ..................485
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting Into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) ....................609, 612
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .609
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .612
Shift Lever Override ...................... .651
Shoulder Belts ............................56
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................133
Signals, Turn ...................118, 170, 355, 721
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................564
Snow Tires ............................. .557Spare Tire
....................... .558, 559, 560
Spark Plugs ............................ .726
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .726
Oil................................. .726
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .185, 186
Cancel .............................. .185
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............183, 187
Starting ......................... .30, 474, 475
Cold Weather ......................... .475
Engine Fails To Start .....................476
Remote ...............................30
Starting And Operating ..................474, 475
Starting Procedures .....................474, 475
Steering Column Controls ...................... .170
Tilt Column .......................... .180
Wheel, Heated ........................ .181
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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