2018 JEEP CHEROKEE automatic transmission

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING......196
Scheduled Servicing —
Gasoline Engine..............196
Scheduled Servicing —
Diesel Engine ................200
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .....204
2.4L Engine.................204
3.2L Engine .................205
2.0L Diesel Engine .............206
2.2L Diesel Engine .............207
Checking Oil Level .............208
Cooling System ...............208
Adding Washer Fluid ............209 Brake System
................209
Manual Transmission — If Equipped . .210
Automatic Transmission ..........210
Maintenance-Free Battery ........211
DEALER SERVICE...........211
Windshield Wiper Blades .........211
RAISING THE VEHICLE ........216
TIRES ....................216
Tires — General Information .......216
Tire Types ...................220
Spare Tires — If Equipped ........221
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......222Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
.......223
Tire Rotation Recommendations .....224
STORING THE VEHICLE.......225
BODYWORK...............226
Preserving The Bodywork .........226
INTERIORS................227
Seats And Fabric Parts ...........227
Plastic And Coated Parts ..........227
Leather Parts .................228
Glass Surfaces ...............228
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
195

WARNING!
for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic mas-
ter cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign
matter or moisture, use only new brake
fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly
closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a lower
boiling point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake fail-
ure. This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot en-
gine parts, causing the brake fluid to
catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should
be taken to avoid its contact with these
surfaces.
WARNING!
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid tocontaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal
components could be damaged, causing
partial or complete brake failure. This
could result in a collision.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill
plug. The fluid level should be between the
bottom of the fill hole and a point not more
than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the bottom of
the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the
proper level.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and
does not require adjustment under normal
operating conditions. Routine fluid level
checks are not required; therefore the trans-
mission has no dipstick. An authorized dealer
can check your transmission fluid level using
special service tools. If you notice fluid leak-
age or transmission malfunction, visit an au-
thorized dealer immediately to have the
transmission fluid level checked. Operating
the vehicle with an improper fluid level can
cause severe transmission damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an
authorized dealer immediately. Severe
transmission damage may occur. An au-
thorized dealer has the proper tools to
adjust the fluid level accurately.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
210

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – Gas Engines We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine Minimum 91 Research Octane Number (RON)
Fuel Selection – 3.2L Engine Minimum 91 Research Octane Number (RON)
Fuel Selection – 2.0L Diesel Engine Specification EN590
Fuel Selection – 2.2L Diesel Engine Specification EN590
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid.
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 recommended
brake fluids.
If using DOT 4 brake fluid change interval is time based only, regardless of mileage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
240

Accessories..................241
Mopar ...................241
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off .................143, 145
On..................143, 145
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ..................143
Additives, Fuel ................233
AirBag .....................96 Air Bag Operation .............97
Air Bag Warning Light ..........95
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .102
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .193
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......193
Front Air Bag ...............96
If Deployment Occurs .........102
Knee Impact Bolsters ..........98
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . .103
Maintenance ...............103
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light . .96
Transporting Pets ............116
Air Bag Light ............56, 95, 117
Air Conditioning Filter ............44
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......43
Air Conditioning System ...........42Air Pressure
Tires ................... .217
Alarm Arm The System .............18
Disarm The System ............18
Security Alarm ..............57
Alarm (Security Alarm) ............18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .......18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ...........130
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle ....................3
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........237
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......68
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........61
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......18
Assist, Hill Start ................70
Audio Jack ..................257
Automatic Door Locks ............22
Automatic Headlights ..........30, 31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .42
Automatic Transaxle ............128
Automatic Transmission ..........129
Adding Fluid ..............240
Fluid

Level Check ............210
Fluid Level Check ...........210 Fluid Type
................240
Auto Up Power Windows ...........44
Back-Up ...................154
Back-Up Camera ..............154
Battery ..................58, 211
Charging System Light ..........58
Belts, Seat ..................117
Blind Spot Monitoring ............79
Brake Assist System .............69
Brake Control System, Electronic .....69
Brake Fluid ..............209, 240
Brake System ................209
Fluid Check ...........209, 240
Master Cylinder .............209
Parking ..................124
Warning Light ...............56
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......129
Bulb Replacement .............160
Bulbs, Light .................118
Camera ....................154
Capacities, Fluid ..............237
Caps, Filler Fuel ................155, 188
INDEX
299

Lap/Shoulder Belts..............89
Latches ....................118
Hood ....................47
Leaks, Fluid .................118
Life Of Tires .................219
Liftgate ..................48, 49
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .......34
Light Bulbs ..................118
Lights .....................118
AirBag ................56, 95
AirBag ..................117
Brake Assist Warning ...........74
Brake Warning ...............56
Bulb Replacement ...........160
Cruise .................64, 65
Daytime Running ............30
Engine Temperature Warning .....58
Exterior ..................118
Fog .....................63
Hazard Warning Flasher ........160
Headlights .................30
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....76
Low Fuel ..................62
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..............59
Park ....................31
Park .....................64 Rear Fog
.................163
Seat Belt Reminder ...........56
Security Alarm ..............57
Service ..................160
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ....60
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .82
Traction Control ..............74
Turn Signal ..............32, 64
Turn Signals ...............118
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ................58
Locks Automatic Door ..............22
Child Protection .............22
Steering Wheel ..............17
Low Tire Pressure System ..........82
Lug Nuts ...................231
Maintenance Free Battery .........211
Maintenance Schedule ..........
.196
Malfunction

Indicator Light (Check
Engine) ...................59
Manual Transmission ........126, 210
Fluid Level Check ...........210
Lubricant Selection ..........240
Shift Speeds ..............126
Media Hub ..................273 Memory Feature (Memory Seat)
......23
Memory Seat ..................23
Memory Seats And Radio ..........23
Methanol ...................232
Methanol Fuel ................232
Mirrors .....................29
Heated ...................29
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle ....................3
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......82
Mopar .....................241
Mopar Accessories .............241
Navigation ...............258, 276
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......123
Occupant Restraints .............87
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .231, 238
Oil Change Indicator .............55
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .........55
Oil, Engine ..................238
Capacity .................237
Checking .................208
Dipstick .................208
Filter ...................238
Pressure Warning Light .........57
Recommendation ...........237
INDEX
302

Inspection................117
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....92
Operating Instructions .........91
Pregnant Women .............93
Pretensioners ...............93
Rear Seat .................89
Reminder .................56
Untwisting Procedure ..........92
Seats ....................23, 24
Head Restraints .............25
Heated ...................24
Memory ..................23
Vented ...................25
Ventilated .................25
Security Alarm ..............18, 57
Arm The System .............18
Disarm The System ............18
Selec-Terrain .................135
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....238
Sentry Key Replacement ..........15
Service Assistance .............280
Shifting Automatic Transmission ........129
Manual Transmission .........126
Shift Lever Override .............189
Shoulder Belts .................89
Signals, Turn ............32, 64, 118 Siri
...................276, 277
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .........223
Snow Tires ..................221
Sound Systems (Radio) .......257, 258
Spare Tire ...................221
Spare Tires ...............221, 222
Spark Plugs .................238
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............238
Oil .....................238
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............142, 143
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ........144
Cancel ..................143
Distance Setting (ACC Only). .142, 145
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......146
Set ....................141
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......141
Starting .................17, 121
Cold Weather ..............121
Remote ..................17
Starting Procedures .............121
Steering Tilt Column ................28
Wheel, Heated ..............28
Wheel Lock ................17
Wheel, Tilt .................28 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls ..................246
Storage, Vehicle ................43
Stuck, Freeing ................189
Sunroof Closing ...................46
Opening ..................46
Venting ...................46
Sun Roof ....................45
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag ...................96
Sway Control, Trailer .............75
System, Remote Starting ..........17
Telescoping Steering Column ........28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .42
Text Messaging .........268, 269, 275
Tilt Steering Column .............28
Time Delay, Headlight ............31
Tires ...............118, 216, 221
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..........219
Air Pressure ...............216
Chains ..................223
Changing .............173, 216
Compact Spare .............221
General Information ..........216
General Information ..........221
INDEX
304

General Information..........221
High Speed ................217
Inflation Pressure ............217
Jacking ...............173, 216
Life Of Tires ...............219
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .60
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .82
Radial ...................218
Replacement ..............219
Rotation .................224
Safety ...................216
Snow Tires ................221
Spare Tire ................221
Spare Tires ............221, 222
Spinning .................218
Tread Wear Indicators .........219
Wheel Nut Torque ............231
Tire Service Kit . . . .180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185
To Open Hood .................47
Towing .....................156
Disabled Vehicle ............190
Guide ...................156
Recreational ...............157
Weight ..................156
Towing Behind A Motorhome .......157
Traction Control ................71 Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
..........75
Trailer Towing ................156
Trailer Towing Guide ............156
Trailer Weight ................156
Transaxle ...................128
Automatic ................128
Operation ................128
Transmission .................129
Automatic ................129
Automatic ................210
Fluid ...................240
Maintenance ...............210
Manual ..................126
Transporting Pets ..............116
Tread Wear Indicators ............219
Turn Signals ............... .32,
64
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) Making A Phone Call ......261, 267
Receiving A Call ............261
Uconnect Phone .....261, 266, 267, 268, 272
Uconnect Voice Command .....266, 271
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ......92
USB Port ...................257
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ......3
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm). .18
Vehicle Storage ................43
Ventilated ....................24
Voice Command ........266, 271, 272
Voice Recognition System (VR) ..............266, 267, 271
Warning Flasher, Hazard ..........160
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ................60
Warning, Roll Over ...............2
Warnings And Cautions ............3
Washer Rear ....................34
Washers, Windshield ..........33, 209
Washing Vehicle ...............226
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ........222
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ........222
Wind Buffeting ................46
Window Fogging ................43
Windows Close ....................44
Down ....................44
Open ....................44
Power ...................44
Up ......................44
Windshield Defroster ............117
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