2016 JEEP CHEROKEE lights

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 maintenance 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 irregu-
lar 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 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 731

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

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
748 INDEX

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

Ethanol............................ .578, 581
Event Data Recorder ........................90
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................115,581
Exhaust System .......................115,688
Exterior Lighting ......................... .165
Exterior Lights ...........................118
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .669
Air Conditioning ....................444, 677
Engine Oil ........................ .668, 726
Engine Oil Disposal .....................668
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .617
Turn Signal ..................118, 170, 355, 721
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .171
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .584
Engine Oil ........................... .583Fuel Requirements
...................581, 582
Maintenance .......................... .584
Replacement Parts ...................... .584
Starting ............................. .583
Flooded Engine Starting ....................476
Floor Console ........................... .307
Fluid, Brake ............................ .728
Fluid Capacities ......................... .725
Fluid Leaks .............................118
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .696
Engine Oil ........................... .665
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........726
Fog Lights ....................... .169, 337, 722
Fog Light Service ........................ .722
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .157
Forward Collision Warning ..................214
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .504
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................648
752 INDEX

Fuel.................................. .577
Additives ............................ .579
Clean Air ............................ .577
Ethanol .......................... .578, 581
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................584
Gasoline ............................. .577
Light ............................... .346
Materials Added ....................... .579
Methanol ............................ .578
Octane Rating ..................... .577, 726
Requirements ......................... .577
Specifications ......................... .726
Tank Capacity ......................... .725
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .581
Fuses ................................. .706
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........282, 289
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................584
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .577Gasoline (Fuel)
.......................... .577
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................577
Gear Ranges ............................ .487
Gear Select Lever Override ..................651
Glass Cleaning .......................... .705
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................592
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................591
GVWR ................................ .589
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................617
Headlights Automatic ........................... .166
Bulb Replacement ...................... .720
Cleaning ............................ .704
Delay ............................... .167
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........171
Lights On Reminder .....................169
On With Wipers ....................... .166
Passing ............................. .171
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INDEX 753

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

Jump Starting........................... .644
Key Fob Arm The Alarm .........................20
Panic Alarm ............................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........19, 26
Programming Additional Transmitters .......19, 26
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................39
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................390
Passive Entry Programming ................390
Unlock Liftgate ........................ .390
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Key, Replacement ..........................18
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............170
Lane Change Assist ....................... .171LaneSense
............................. .218
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................56
Latches ................................118
Hood ............................... .164
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .577
Leaks, Fluid .............................118
Life Of Tires ............................ .562
Liftgate .................................48
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............312
Light Bulbs ..........................118,718
Lights ..............................118,165
AirBag ........................87, 116, 328
Automatic Headlights ....................166
Back-Up ............................. .723
Battery Saver ......................... .174
Brake Assist Warning ....................530
Brake Warning ........................ .329
Bulb Replacement ....................718, 720
Cruise ........................... .357, 358
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INDEX 755