2016 JEEP CHEROKEE Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle. All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
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specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................... .519
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............692
Additives, Fuel .......................... .579
AirBag.............................. .66, 67
Advance Front Air Bag ....................68
Air Bag Operation .......................69
Air Bag Warning Light ..................70, 87
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................79
Enhanced Accident Response ................86
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................90
FrontAirBag ........................66, 70
Front Passenger Knee Air Bag ...............79
If A Deployment Occurs ...................85
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................79
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............89
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............89
Side Air Bags ...........................79
Transporting Pets .......................113 Air Bag Deployment
........................66
Air Bag Light ..................... .87, 116, 328
Air Bag Maintenance .......................89
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .669
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................675
Air Conditioning ..................... .421, 426
Air Conditioning Controls ................421, 426
Air Conditioning Filter ..................444, 677
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........442, 445
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............675, 676
Air Conditioning System .......421, 426, 432, 441, 675
Air Filter .............................. .669
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .553
Alarm Arm The System ........................20
Alarm, Panic .............................25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 331
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................494
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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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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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Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt................................ .108
LATCH Positions ........................99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............102
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......98
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........94
Seating Positions ........................97
Child Safety Locks .........................37
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .577
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .702
Climate Control ......................... .421
Automatic ........................... .421
Coin Holder ............................ .307
Cold Weather Operation ....................475
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............418
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .559
Console ............................... .307
Console, Floor .......................... .307Contract, Service
......................... .739
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........694
Cooling System .......................... .690
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............692
Coolant Capacity ...................... .725
Coolant Level ......................... .695
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................694
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................691
Inspection ........................ .690, 695
Points To Remember .....................695
Pressure Cap ......................... .694
Radiator Cap ......................... .694
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......691, 725, 726
Corrosion Protection ...................... .700
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................187
Cruise Light ......................... .357, 358
Cupholders ............................ .305
Customer Assistance ...................... .737
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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