2017 JEEP CHEROKEE adding oil

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................447
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .449
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............450
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................451
▫ 2.4L Compartment ..................... .451
▫ 3.2L Compartment ..................... .452
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................453
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................453
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................454
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .455
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .455
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .457
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................457
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............461▫
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............462
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .466
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................467
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .472
▫ Cooling System ....................... .474
▫ Brake System ........................ .478
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................479
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................481
 TIRES ............................... .481
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................481
▫ Tires — General Information ..............489
▫ Tire Types ........................... .495
▫ Spar

e Tires — If Equipped ................496
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............498
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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are three possible dipstick types,
•Crosshatched zone.
• Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
• Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end of
the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
NOTE: Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1.0 liters) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield and rear window washers share the same
fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is located in the front of
the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in
the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean
the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
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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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