2017 JEEP CHEROKEE service schedule

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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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change
Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 447

Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to
help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread
life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance
schedule is highly recommended.
Tire Tread
1—WornTire
2—NewTire
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 493

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,

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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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