2018 JEEP CHEROKEE oil filter

NOTE:
A delay of the start of up to five seconds is
possible under very cold conditions. The
“Wait to Start” telltale will be illuminated
during the pre-heat process, When the
engine Wait To Start light goes off the
engine will automatically crank.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” re-
mains on, DO NOT START the engine be-
fore the water is drained from the fuel
filters to avoid engine damage.
3. The system will automatically engage the starter to crank the engine. If the vehicle
fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 30 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push
the button again.
5. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
6. Release the parking brake.
Engine Warm Up
Avoid full throttle operation when the engine
is cold. When starting a cold engine, bring the
engine up to operating speed slowly to allow
the oil pressure to stabilize as the engine
warms up.
NOTE:
High-speed, no-load running of a cold engine
can result in excessive white smoke and poor
engine performance. No-load engine speeds
should be kept under 1,200 RPM during the
warm-up period, especially in cold ambient
temperature conditions.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or
90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contrib-
utes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be detrimental
and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving
type lubricant. Oil changes should be consis-
tent with anticipated climate conditions un-
der which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality
grades, refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight
Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as a problem.
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Bi-Halogen Headlamps
1. Remove the three hex head screws fromthe wheel liner.
2. Pull the exterior edge of the liner towards the tire to gain access to the headlamp
bulb cap.
3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counter- clockwise to unlock it.
4. Firmly grasp the bulb and connector as- sembly and rotate counterclockwise to
remove from the housing.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and then connect the replace-
ment bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fin-
gers. Oil contamination will severely
shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in
contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlamp housing and rotate
clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Install the bulb cap in the headlamp
housing and rotate clockwise to lock it in
place.
8. Install the three hex head screws into the wheel liner.
Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker
Lamps
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner filter housing
may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs
in the upper lamp assembly on the pas-
senger side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise, and then re-
move the bulb and socket assembly from
the lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replacement bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing, and rotate the socket clock-
wise to lock it in place.
5. Re-install air cleaner filter housing if removed.
Front Fog Lamp
1. Remove the three hex head screws from
the wheel liner.
2. Pull the exterior edge of the wheel liner towards the tire to gain access to the bulb.
3. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the
fog lamp.
4. Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fin-
gers. Oil contamination will severely
shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in
contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and reinstall by inserting the new
bulb straight into the fog lamp housing
until it locks in place.
6. Lock the lower door in the wheel liner.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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At Each Oil Change
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten ter- minals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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Maintenance Plan — Gasoline Engine
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Change engine oil and oil fil-
ter.†† XX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rotate tires X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
If using your vehicle in dusty or
off-road conditions, inspect the
air cleaner filter, and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, re-
place if necessary. XX X X X X X X X X
Inspect the front suspension, tie
rod ends and boot seals, replace
if necessary. XX X X X X X X X X
Visually inspect condition of:
exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (ex-
haust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushings, etc.). XXX X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X
Change brake fluid every
24 months if using DOT 4 brake
fluid.* XXX X X X X X X X
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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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•Regardless of the distance covered, the tim-
ing and accessory belts must be changed
every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 6 years. Under no
circumstances should these intervals be
exceeded.
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. At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
• Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel
filter/water separator unit.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engine
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)12,500
25,000
37,500
50,000
62,500
75,000
87,500
100,000
112,500
125,000
137,500
150,000
162,500
175,000
187,500
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
Additional Inspections
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. (*) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody pro-
tection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.). XXX X X X X
If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the
air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. XX X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Change brake fluid every 24 months if using DOT 4 brake
fluid. (**) XXX X X X X
Replace the engine fuel filter. X X X X X X X
Inspect accessory drive belt. X X X
Replace accessory drive belt. (***) X X
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)12,500
25,000
37,500
50,000
62,500
75,000
87,500
100,000
112,500
125,000
137,500
150,000
162,500
175,000
187,500
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery
service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more
than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Replace timing drive belt. (***) X X
(*) The actual interval for changing the oil
and replacing the engine oil filter depends
also 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.
(**) The brake fluid interval is time based
only, mileage intervals do not apply.
(***) Regardless of the distance covered, the
timing and accessory belts must be changed
every four years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods
of idling), or at least every six years. Under no
circumstances should these intervals be
exceeded.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a
WARNING!
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.
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