2017 JEEP CHEROKEE User Guide

Fluid Change.......................... .481
Fluid Level Check .....................479, 480
Fluid Type ............................ .479
Special Additives ........................ .480
Torque Converter ....................... .277
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................42
Auto Up Power Windows .....................96
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........119
Auxiliary Power Outlet ......................119
Battery .............................. .148, 454
Charging System Light ....................148
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................22
Belts, Seat ............................... .253
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .184
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................466
B-Pillar Location .......................... .485
Brake Assist System ........................ .170
Brake Control System, Electronic ................169
Brake Fluid .............................. .478
Brake System ......................... .478, 512
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .512
Fluid Check ........................... .478
Master Cylinder ........................ .478Parking
.............................. .264
Warning Light .......................... .144
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................270
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................68
Bulbs, Light ............................. .255
Camera, Rear ............................ .363
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .521
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. .365, 435
Oil (Engine) ..................... .451, 452, 456
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................476
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................252, 517
Cargo Area Features ....................... .107
Cargo Compartment ....................... .107
Car

go Load Floor ......................... .107
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .107
Car Washes .............................. .506
Cellular Phone ........................... .569
Certification Label ......................... .367
Changing A Flat Tire .....................414, 481
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .164
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............252
Checks, Safety ............................ .252
Child Restraint ........................... .234
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INDEX 599

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

Exterior Lighting............................63
Exterior Lights ......................... .63, 255
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .457
Air Conditioning ..................... .93, 463
Engine Oil ............................ .457
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .457
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .391
Turn Signal ...................... .66, 161, 255
Flash-To-Pass ..............................66
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .520
Engine Oil ............................ .519
Fuel Requirements ....................... .518
Maintenance ........................... .520
Replacement Parts ....................... .520
Starting .............................. .519
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .262
Floor Console .............................115
Fluid Capacities ........................... .521
Fluid Leaks .............................. .255Fluid Level Checks
Brake ................................ .478
Engine Oil ............................ .453
Fog Lights ................................65
Folding Rear Seat ...........................47
Forward Collision Warning ....................191
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .284
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .437
Fuel Additives ............................. .516
Clean Air ............................. .515
Ethanol ........................... .515, 518
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .365
Light ................................ .155
Materials Added ........................ .516
Methanol ............................. .515
Tank Capacity .......................... .521
Fuel,

Flexible ............................. .518
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............108, 113
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................365
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .515
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .515
Gear Ranges ............................. .272
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Gear Select Lever Override....................437
Glass Cleaning ........................... .509
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................370
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................369
GVWR ................................. .367
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .391
Headlights Automatic ..............................63
Cleaning .............................. .505
Delay ..................................64
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........66
Lights On Reminder .......................64
On With Wipers ..........................64
Passing ................................66
Switch .................................63
Time Delay ..............................64
Head Restraints ............................54
Head Rests ................................54
Heated Mirrors .............................62
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .263
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......66
Hill Descent Control ....................... .179
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................179
Hill Start Assist ........................... .170Hitches
Trailer Towing .......................... .371
Holder, Coin ..............................115
Holder, Cup ..............................118
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............108
Hood Prop .............................. .102
Hood Release ............................ .102
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................59, 391
Instrument Cluster ................128, 147, 159, 161
Instrument Cluster ...................... .133
Instrument Cluster Display Information Display ...................... .131
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................508
Interior Appearance Care .....................507
Interior Lights ..............................67
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............74
Introduction ................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .122
Jacking

Instructions ........................ .417
Jack Location ............................ .414
Jack Operation ..................... .414, 417, 481
Jump Starting ............................ .431
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INDEX 603

Key FobArm The Alarm ..........................34
Disarm The Alarm ........................35
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........25, 33
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....22
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......25
Key-In Reminder ............................28
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................38
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ...................539
Passive Entry Programming .................539
Unlock Liftgate ......................... .539
Key, Replacement ........................ .25, 33
Keys ....................................20
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................66
Lane Change Assist ..........................66
LaneSense ............................... .355
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .204
Latches ................................. .255
Hood ................................ .102
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .255
Life Of Tires ............................. .493
Liftgate ............................. .103, 104
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................74
Light Bulbs .............................. .255Lights
.................................. .255
AirBag .........................143, 215, 253
Automatic Headlights ......................63
Battery Saver ............................67
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .176
Brake Warning ......................... .144
Cruise ............................... .162
Daytime Running .........................64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................65, 66
Engine Temperature Warning ................147
Exterior .............................. .255
Fog ...................................65
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................391
Headlights ..............................63
Headlights On Reminder ....................64
Headlights On With Wipers ..................64
Headlight Switch .........................63
High Beam ..............................66
High

Beam/Low Beam Select .................66
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............179
Instrument Cluster ........................63
Intensity Control ..........................68
Interior ................................67
Lights On Reminder .......................64
Low Fuel ............................. .155
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........150
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .............69
Park ................................. .160
Passing ................................66
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .143
Security Alarm ......................... .146
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........153, 195
Traction Control ........................ .176
Turn Signal ....................65, 66, 161, 255
Vanity Mirror ........................ .62, 119
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .147, 161
Load Floor, Cargo ......................... .107
Loading Vehicle ........................... .367
Tires................................. .485
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .140
Battery Saver On ........................ .140
Electrical Load Reduction ...................140
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................140
Locks Auto Unlock .............................42
Child Protection ..........................42
Power Door .............................37
Low Tire Pressure System .....................195
Lubrication, Body ......................... .466Luggage Carrier
.......................... .126
Lug Nuts ............................... .513
Maintenance Free Battery .....................454
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .447
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .150, 164
Manual, Service ........................... .596
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................50
Memory Seat ..............................50
Memory Seats And Radio .....................50
Methanol ............................... .515
Mirrors ..................................59
Heated .................................62
Outside ................................60
Rearview ........................... .59, 391
Vanity ............................. .62, 119
Modifications/Alterations,

Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................195
MOPAR Parts ............................ .595
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................65
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................264
Occupant Restraints ........................ .201
Oil, Engine .............................. .455
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INDEX 605

Capacity.............................. .521
Change Interval ........................ .455
Checking ............................. .453
Dipstick .............................. .453
Disposal .............................. .457
Filter ................................ .457
Filter Disposal .......................... .457
Identification Logo ...................... .456
Materials Added To ...................... .457
Pressure Warning Light ....................146
Recommendation .....................455, 521
Synthetic ............................. .457
Viscosity .......................... .456, 521
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .457
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .457
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .146
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................163
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............108
Operating Precautions ...................... .163
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................60
Overheating, Engine ....................... .436
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,596Paint Care
............................... .505
Parking Brake ............................ .264
ParkSense System, Rear ...................314, 321
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .527
Pets ................................... .251
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........485
Power Brakes ............................... .512
Door Locks ..............................37
Inverter .............................. .122
Lift Gate .............................. .105
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............119
Sunroof ................................97
Windows ...............................95
Pr

egnant Women And Seat Belts ................210
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .416
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................211
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .491
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............476
Radio Frequency General Information ................25, 32, 34, 41
Radio Operation .......................... .569
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .567
606 INDEX