2016 JEEP CHEROKEE User Guide

5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the shift lever override accesshole (at the right front corner of the shift lever assembly), and push and hold the
override release lever down.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever boot.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
4X4 MODELS
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground
FWD MOD- ELS1–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT 2–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Flat Tow NONENOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See instructions under
“Recreational Towing” in “Utility”
• Transmission in
PARK
• Power Transfer
Unit in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward
direction
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow Rear
NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD OK
BEST METHOD
NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this
vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
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ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Getting
Started” in this guide for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response
System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Getting
Started” in this guide for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the drivers side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety latch release lever forward(toward you). The safety latch release lever is located behind the front edge of the
hood, slightly off-center to the right.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until
it is open approximately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure
both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir
2. Engine Oil Fill
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Battery Terminals (Jump Starting)
5. Battery
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6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Air Cleaner Filter
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir
2. Engine Oil Fill
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Battery Terminals (Jump Starting)
5. Battery
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6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Air Cleaner Filter
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 3.2L Engines 15.8 Gallons60 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4 Liter Engine
(SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts
5.2 Liters
3.2 Liter Engine
(SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4 Liter Engine
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 7.2 Quarts
6.8 Liters
3.2 Liter Engine
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant
We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the
requirements of FCA Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA
Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR,
Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.2L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA
Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR,
Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil
Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
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