2018 JEEP CHEROKEE maintenance schedule

Oil Change Reset — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Required” message will display in the instru-
ment cluster display for five seconds after a
single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The en-
gine oil change indicator system is duty cycle
based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, push and release theOKbutton.
To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), re-
fer to the following procedure.
Oil Life Reset
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP
button and place the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (do not start the engine). 2. Navigate to "Oil Life" submenu in "Vehicle
Info" in the instrument cluster display.
3. Push and hold the OKbutton until the
gauge resets to 100%.
Secondary Method For Oil Change Reset Proce-
dure
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP
button and place the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP
button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this
procedure.
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Items
The instrument cluster display can be used to
view the following main menu items:
Speedometer Stop/Start
Vehicle Info Audio
Driver Assist Messages
Fuel Economy Screen Setup
Trip Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicles options, feature
settings may vary. Refer to the “Instrument
Cluster Display” in “Getting To know Your
Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual for
further information.
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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
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Scheduled Servicing — Gasoline Engine
The scheduled services listed in this manual
must be done at the times or mileages speci-
fied to protect your vehicle warranty and
ensure the best vehicle performance and re-
liability. More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severe operating con-
ditions, such as dusty areas and very short
trip driving. Inspection and service should
also be done anytime a malfunction is sus-
pected.
The oil change indicator system will remind
you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
An “Oil Change Required” will be displayed
in the instrument cluster and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
The oil change indicator message will illumi-
nate approximately 7,000 miles (11,200 km)
after the most recent oil change was per-
formed. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within 500 miles (800 km).
NOTE:
• The oil change indicator message will notmonitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicle’s oil if it has been
12 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended
period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil
change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If this 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 “Get-
ting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. 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 reser- voir and brake master cylinder, fill as
needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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WARNING!
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a com-
petent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain
your vehicle could result in a component
malfunction and effect vehicle handling
and performance. This could cause an
accident.
Heavy Duty Use Of Vehicle
†† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
at every 4500 miles (7,500 km) or
12 months if using your vehicle under any of
the following severe duty conditions:
• Stop and go driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial
service).
• Off-road or desert operation.
Scheduled Servicing — Diesel Engine
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 fre-
quent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can
cause the change oil message to illuminate
as earlier than specified. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km).
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service inter-
vals that are required to keep your vehicle
operating properly and safely. The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your deal-
ership know your vehicle best, and have ac-
cess to factory trained information, genuine
Mopar parts, and specially designed elec-
tronic and mechanical tools that can help
prevent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section.
NOTE:
•
The actual interval for changing the oil and
replacing the engine oil filter depends on the
vehicle usage conditions, it is signaled by the
warning light or message (if present) in the
instrument panel. It should not exceed
12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months.
• Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.
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tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to
maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels,
and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the
proper maintenance intervals. The reasons
for any rapid or unusual wear should be
corrected prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rota-
tion method is the “forward cross” shown in
the following diagram. This rotation pattern
does not apply to some directional tires that
must not be reversed.
The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire
rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram.
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive ve-
hicles depends on tires of equal size, type
and circumference on each wheel. Any
difference in tire size can cause damage to
the power transfer unit. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance
tire wear.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for
more than a month, observe the following
precautions:
• Park your vehicle in a covered, dry andpossibly airy location the windows open
slightly. • Check that the Electric Park Brake is not
engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery post and be sure that the battery
is fully charged. During storage check bat-
tery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical system, check the battery
charge every 30 days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protective waxes.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades and leave raised from the
glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care not to damage the painted sur-
face by dragging across dirty surfaces. Do
not use plastic sheeting which will not allow
the evaporation of moisture present on the
surface of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar) higher than recommended on
the tire placard and check it periodically.Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Tire Rotation
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire Rotation
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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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