2018 JEEP CHEROKEE engine oil

Fuel IconsWhat It Means
Diesel fuel containing up to7%(
V/V) Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) EN590compliant fuel
Diesel fuel containing up to 10 % (V/V) Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) EN16734compliant fuel
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines 15.8 Gallons60 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4 Liter Gasoline Engine (SAE 0W-20, API
Certified) 5.5 Quarts
5.2 Liters
3.2 Liter Gasoline Engine (SAE 5W-20, API
Certified) 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
2.0 Liter Diesel Engine (SAE 0W-30, FCA Ma-
terial Standard 9.55535–DS1 and ACEA C2) 4.3 Quarts
4.1 Liters
2.2 Liter Diesel Engine (SAE 0W-30, FCA Ma-
terial Standard 9.55535–DS1 and ACEA C2) 4.3 Quarts
4.1 Liters
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U.S.Metric
Cooling System*
2.4 Liter Gasoline Engine (PARAFLU
UP) 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
3.2 Liter Gasoline Engine (PARAFLUUP) 10 Quarts 9.5 Liters
2.0 Liter Diesel Engine (PARAFLUUP) 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
2.2 Liter Diesel Engine (PARAFLUUP) 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use PARAFLUUPFormula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – (2.4L Engine) We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – (3.2L Engine) We recommend you use SAE 5W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 may be used when SAE
5W-20 engine oil is not available.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 2.0L Diesel Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, the manufacturer recommends Fully Synthetic Low Ash
0W-30 engine oils that meet the requirements of FCA Material Standard
9.55535–DS1 and ACEA C2.
NOTE:
• If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not avail-
able, products that comply with the minimum required characteris-
tics can be used for topping off; in this case optimal performance of
the engine is not guaranteed.
• The use of products with specifications other than those indicated
above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty.
Engine Oil – 2.2L Diesel Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types of
operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends Fully Synthetic
Low Ash 0W-30 engine oils that meet the requirements of FCA Mate-
rial Standard 9.55535–DS1 and ACEA C2.
NOTE:
• If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not avail-
able, products that comply with the minimum required characteris-
tics can be used for topping off; in this case optimal performance of
the engine is not guaranteed.
• The use of products with specifications other than those indicated
above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty.
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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

Oil (Engine)...............204
Oil (Engine) .....204, 205, 206, 207
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........116
Car Washes ..................226
Change Oil Indicator .............55
Changing A Flat Tire .........173, 216
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .116
Checks, Safety ................116
Child Restraints How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................115
Child Safety Locks ..............22
Clean Air Gasoline .............232
Cleaning Wheels ..................222
Climate Control .............35, 276
Manual ...................35
Clock .....................248
Clock Setting .................248
Cold Weather Operation ..........121
Compact Spare Tire .............221
Cooling System ...............208
Coolant Capacity ............237
Inspection ................208
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............237, 238
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......141Cruise Light
................64, 65
Customer Assistance ............280
Customer Programmable Features . . . .256
Daytime Running Lights ...........30
Dealer Service ................211
Defroster, Windshield ............117
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........66
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...............208
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........190
Disturb ................... .267
Do Not Disturb ................278
Door Ajar ....................59
Door

Ajar Light ................59
Door Locks, Automatic ............22
Electric Brake Control System Anti-Lock Brake System .........68
Electronic Roll Mitigation .....71, 74
Electric Parking Brake ...........124
Electronic Brake Control System ......69
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................141
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....71
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .....................58 Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher ........160
Jacking ..............173, 216
Jump Starting ..............186
Overheating ...............188
Towing ..................190
Engine ..........204, 205, 206, 207
Break-In Recommendations .....123
Checking Oil Level ...........208
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........238
Cooling ..................208
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........116
Jump Starting ..............186
Oil .................237, 238
Oil Filler Cap ..............204
Oil Filler Cap ...............204
Oil Filler Cap .......205, 206, 207
Oil Selection ..............237
Overheating ...............188
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............102, 193
Ethanol ....................232
Exhaust Gas Cautions ...........116
Exhaust System ...............116
Exterior Lights ................118
INDEX
300

FiltersAir Conditioning ..............44
Engine Oil ................238
Flashers Hazard Warning .............160
Turn Signal ..............32, 64
Turn Signals ...............118
Fluid, Brake .................240
Fluid Capacities ...............237
Fluid Leaks ..................118
Fluid Level Checks Brake ...................209
Engine Oil ................208
Fluids And Lubricants ...........238
Fog Lights ........30, 31, 32, 63, 163
Fog Light Service ..............163
Fog Lights, Rear ...............163
Forward Collision Warning ..........81
Four Wheel Drive ..............130
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........189
Front And Rear ParkSense System . . . .149
Front ParkSense System ..........149
Fuel ......................231
Additives .................233
Ethanol ..................232
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........155
Gasoline .................231 Light
....................62
Materials Added .............233
Octane Rating ..........231, 238
Specifications ..............238
Tank Capacity ..............237
Fuses .....................164
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........155
Gasoline, Clean Air .............232
Gasoline (Fuel) ................231
Gear Ranges .................126
Gear Select Lever Override ........189
Glass
Cleaning ................228
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ......263
Hazard Warning Flasher ..........160
Headlights .................30, 31
Automatic ..............30, 31
Delay ....................31
Time Delay ................31
Head Restraints ................25
Head Rests ...................25
Heated Mirrors .................29
Hill Descent Control .............76
Hill Descent Control Indicator .......76
Hill Start Assist ................70 Hood Release
.................47
Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster ............55
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.....227
Interior Appearance Care ..........227
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....33
Introduction ...................1
Inverter, Power .................52
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......263
Jacking Instructions ............174
Jack Location ................173
Jack Operation .........173, 174, 216
Jump Starting ................186
Key Fob Arm The Alarm ..............18
Disarm The Alarm .............18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..............19
Key, Replacement ...............15
Keys .......................13
Lane Change And Turn Signals .......32
Lane Change Assist ..............32
LaneSense ..................151
301

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

Viscosity.................237
Oil Pressure Light ...............57
Onboard Diagnostic System .........66
Operating Precautions ............66
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ..............2
Outlet Power ...................49
Overheating, Engine ............188
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .....2
Parking Brake ................124
ParkSense Active Park Assist .......150
ParkSense System, Front And Rear . . .149
ParkSense System, Rear ......147, 149
Pets ......................116
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......263
Phone (Pairing) ............263, 272
Phone (Uconnect) ..........263, 274
Power Glass Sunroof ...............45
Inverter ..................52
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .49
Windows ..................44
Power Shade Open ....................46
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ......93Preparation For Jacking
..........174
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................93
Radial Ply Tires ...............218
Radio .....................273
Presets ...........249, 255, 256
Radio Operation ...............249
Radio Screens ................253
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........249
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........33
Rear Camera .................154
Rear Cross Path ................79
Rear ParkSense System . . .147, 149, 154
Rear Wiper/Washer ..............34
Recreational Towing .............157
Release, Hood .................47
Reminder, Seat Belt .............88
Remote Control Starting System .............17
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..............18
Disarm The Alarm .............18
Remote

Starting System ...........17
Replacement Keys ..............15
Replacement Tires .............219
Restraint, Head ................25 Roll Over Warning
................2
Rotation, Tires ................224
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......117
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......118
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............116
Safety Tips ..................116
Schedule, Maintenance ..........196
SD Card Port .................257
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Belt Anchorage ..............92
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .93
Energy Management Feature ......93
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......91
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............89
Pregnant Women .............93
Seat Belt Pretensioner .........93
Seat Belt Reminder ............88
Seat Belt Maintenance ...........227
Seat Belt Reminder ..............88
Seat Belts ................88, 117
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........92
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................92
Front Seat .................88
Front Seat ..............89, 91
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