2017 JEEP CHEROKEE cooling

WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex-
cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more than a
month, observe the following precautions:
•Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and possibly airy
location the windows open slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery
post and be sure that the battery is fully charged. During
storage check battery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check the battery charge every thirty days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protec-
tive waxes. •
Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying
protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades
and leave raised from the glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care
not to damage the painted surface by dragging across
dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting which will not
allow the evaporation of moisture present on the surface
of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
higher than recommended on the tire placard and check
it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system.
•
Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, run idle the engine for approximately five
minutes, with the air conditioning system on and high fan
speed. This will ensure a proper lubrication of the system,
thus minimizing the possibility of damage to the compres-
sor when the vehicle is put back into operation.
504 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 521

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci-
fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should
not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technol-
ogy (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “glob-
ally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cool-
ing system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 523

Child RestraintsBooster Seats ........................... .238
Child Restraints ........................ .234
Child Seat Installation .....................249
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........245
Infants And Child Restraints ................237
LATCH Positions ........................ .240
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......240
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........237
Seating Positions ........................ .239
Child Safety Locks ..........................42
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .515
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .498
Climate Control ............................76
Manual ................................76
Coin Holder ..............................115
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .262
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................590
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .497
Console .................................115
Console, Floor .............................115
Contract, Service .......................... .594
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............476
Cooling System ........................... .474Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)
.................475
Coolant Capacity ........................ .521
Coolant Level .......................... .477
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................477
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................474
Inspection ......................... .474, 477
Points To Remember ..................... .477
Pressure Cap ........................... .476
Radiator Cap .......................... .476
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........474, 521
Corrosion Protection ....................... .505
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................293
Cruise Light ............................. .162
Cupholders ...............................

118
Customer Assistance ....................... .592
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ...............69
Daytime Running Lights ......................64
Dealer Service ............................ .455
Defroster, Rear Window .......................75
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .253
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................66
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
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Disabled Vehicle Towing.....................439
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................477
Do Not Disturb ........................... .589
Door Ajar ............................... .149
Door Ajar Light ........................... .149
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .108
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................45
Driving ................................. .385
E-85 Fuel ............................... .518
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........119
Electric Parking Brake ...................... .264
Electronic Brake Control System ................169
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................168
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................177
Traction Control System ....................173
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................276
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......290, 293
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............173
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........148
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .......363
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................391
Jacking ........................... .414, 481Jump Starting
.......................... .431
Overheating ........................... .436
Emission Control System Maintenance ............164
Engine .............................. .451, 452
Air Cleaner ............................ .457
Block Heater ........................... .263
Break-In Recommendations .................264
Checking Oil Level ...................... .453
Cooling .............................. .474
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................252, 517
Fails To Start ........................... .262
Flooded, Starting ........................ .262
Jump

Starting .......................... .431
Oil .............................. .455, 521
Oil Filler Cap .....................451, 452, 456
Oil Filter .............................. .457
Oil Selection ........................ .455, 521
Oil Synthetic ........................... .457
Overheating ........................... .436
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .456
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................456
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........233, 444
Ethanol ............................. .515, 518
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................252, 517
Exhaust System ....................... .252, 472
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INDEX 601

High Speed............................ .491
Inflation Pressures ....................... .490
Jacking ........................... .414, 481
Life Of Tires ........................... .493
Load Capacity ...................... .485, 486
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............195
Pressure Warning Light ....................153
Quality Grading ........................ .503
Radial ............................... .491
Replacement ........................... .494
Rotation .............................. .501
Safety ............................ .481, 489
Snow Tires ............................ .496
Spare Tire ...................... .496, 497, 498
Spinning .............................. .492
Trailer Towing .......................... .374
Tread Wear Indicators .....................493
Tire Safety Information ...................... .481
Tire Service Kit ........423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 430, 431
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................373
To Open Hood ........................... .102
Torque Converter Clutch .....................277
Towing .......................... .369, 372, 439
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .439
Recreational ........................... .378Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome
............378
Traction Control .......................... .173
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................178
Trailer Towing ............................ .369
Cooling System Tips ..................... .378
Hitches ............................... .371
Minimum Requirements ....................373
Tips ................................. .377
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............372, 373
Wiring ............................... .376
T

railer Towing Guide ....................... .372
Trailer Weight ............................ .372
Transaxle ............................... .269
Automatic ............................ .269
Operation ............................. .269
Transmission ............................. .271
Automatic ......................... .271, 479
Maintenance ........................... .479
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......108
Transporting Pets ......................... .251
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .493
Turn Signals ........................... .66, 161
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