2017 JEEP CHEROKEE automatic transmission

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis-
sion 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 recom-
mended brake fluids.
524 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

About Your Brakes........................ .512
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .293
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............475
Additives, Fuel ........................... .516
AirBag ................................ .217
Advance Front Air Bag ....................217
Air Bag Operation ....................... .219
Air Bag Warning Light .................215, 220
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .227
Enhanced Accident Response .............233, 444
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................444
FrontAirBag ........................217, 220
If A Deployment Occurs ....................232
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .227
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............233
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............216
Transporting Pets ....................... .251
Air Bag Light ...................... .143, 215, 253
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .233
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......457
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................462
Air Conditioning Filter ....................93, 463
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................93
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............462, 463
Air Conditioning System ...................92, 462 Air Filter
............................... .457
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .490
Alarm Arm The System ..........................34
Disarm The System ........................35
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................34, 146
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................34
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .278
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................474, 521
Disposal .............................. .477
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................168
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................155
Arming
System (Security Alarm) ................34
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .170
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .527
Auto Down Power Windows ...................95
Automatic Door Locks ........................42
Automatic Headlights ........................63
Automatic High Beams .......................66
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............92
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .269
Automatic Transmission ..................271, 481
Adding Fluid .......................... .481
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................481
598 INDEX

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................206
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .204
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............208
Pregnant Women ........................ .210
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .210
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................211
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .203
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .507
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .203
Seat Belts ............................ .202, 253
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................208
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........208
Child Restraint ......................... .234
Extender .............................. .210
Front Seat ...................... .202, 204, 206
Inspection ............................. .253
Operating Instructions .....................206
Pregnant Women ........................ .210
Pretensioners ............................211
Rear Seat ............................. .204
Reminder ............................. .143
Untwisting Procedure .....................208
Seats ................................. .43, 53
Adjustment .............................43
Easy Entry ..............................52 Head Restraints
..........................54
Heated .................................53
Memory ................................50
Rear Folding .............................47
Seatback Release ...................... .45, 47
Tilting .................................45
Vented .................................53
Ventilated ...............................53
Security Alarm ......................... .34, 146
Arm The System ..........................34
Disarm The System ........................35
Selec-Terrain ............................. .284
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .........................33
Sentry Key Replacement ....................25,
33
Service Assistance ......................... .592
Service Contract .......................... .594
Service Manuals .......................... .596
Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................271
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting Into Power
Transfer Unit Neutral (N) ...............382, 384
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .382
608 INDEX

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
610 INDEX