2019 JEEP CHEROKEE engine overheat

CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehi-
cle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine
operation, the vehicle’s battery will dis-
charge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door,
use the fuel filler door emergency release.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove access door located on right inte-
rior trim panel for release cable with the
tip of your key.
3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up
to release the fuel filler door.
IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating your en-
gine by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air con-
ditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continu-
ous chimes, turn the engine off immedi-
ately and call for service.NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow
down an impending overheat condition:
• If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it
off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control
to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows
the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from
the engine cooling system.WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector
cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to tem-
porarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, care-
fully separate the shifter bezel and boot
assembly from the center console, and
raise it up to access the gear selector
mechanism.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool
down into the gear selector override ac-
cess hole (at the left front corner of the
gear selector assembly), and push and
hold the override release lever down.
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL
position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in
NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the gear selector boot.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around the front wheels. For
vehicles with automatic transmission, push
and hold the lock button on the gear selector.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or
SECOND GEAR and REVERSE (with manual
transmission), while gently pressing the ac-
celerator.
NOTE:
For vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more than two sec-
onds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking mo-
tion without spinning the wheels or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift-
ing between DRIVE/SECOND GEAR and
REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
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Overheating...............212
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature...............117, 217
Ethanol....................255
Exhaust Gas Cautions...........136
Exhaust System...............136
Exterior Lights.............32, 138
Filters
Air Conditioning..............49
Engine Oil................262
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............184
Turn Signals.............73, 138
Flash-To-Pass.................34
Fluid, Brake.................265
Fluid Capacities...............260
Fluid Leaks..................138
Fluid Level Checks
Brake...................233
Engine Oil................231
Fluids And Lubricants...........262
Fob, Key....................13
Fog Lights.................36, 72
Fog Lights, Rear................36
Fold-Flat Seats................23
Folding Rear Seats..............23Forward Collision Warning..........91
Four Wheel Drive..............150
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........213
Fuel
Additives.................256
Consumption...............265
Ethanol..................255
Gasoline.................254
Light....................69
Materials Added.............256
Octane Rating...........254, 262
Requirements..............260
Specifications..............262
Tank Capacity.............
.260
Fueling.................173, 175
Fuses.....................185
Gasoline, Clean Air.............255
Gasoline, (Fuel)...............254
Gear Ranges..............145, 149
Gear Selector Override...........213
General Information.............288
Glass Cleaning................252
Hazard Warning Flashers..........184
Headlights...................33
Automatic.................34Automatic High Beam..........34
High Beam..............32, 34
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch...................34
On With Wipers..............35
Passing................32, 34
Switch...................33
Time Delay.................35
Head Restraint Removal...........28
Head Restraints................28
Head Rests...................28
Heated Seats..................26
Heated Steering Wheel............31
Hill Descent Control.............85
Hill Descent Control Indicator.......85
Hill Start Assist................79
Hood Prop...................53
Hood Release.................53
Ignition.....................15
Switch...................15
Instrument Cluster
Descriptions................73
Display...................62
Menu Items................63
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.....251
Interior Appearance Care..........251
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Multi-Function Control Lever........32
Navigation..................290
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......141
Occupant Restraints.............98
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .254, 262
Oil, Engine..................262
Capacity.................260
Checking.................231
Dipstick..................231
Filter....................262
Pressure Warning Light.........67
Recommendation............260
Viscosity.................260
Oil Pressure Light...............67
Onboard Diagnostic System.........75
Operating Precautions............75
Operator Manual
Owner's Manual...............2
Overheating, Engine............212
Paddle Shifters...............149
Parking Brake................142
ParkSense Active Park Assist.......169
ParkSense System, Rear......166, 168
Passive Entry..................20Personalized Main Menu......273, 279
Pets......................135
Phonebook..................302
Phone (Uconnect)..............295
Pairing..................298
Power
Inverter...................60
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .58
Windows..................49
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.....107
Preparation For Jacking..........196
Pretensioners
Seat Belts................107
Radial Ply Tires...............241
Radio
Presets...........270, 274, 280
Radio Operation........268, 272, 278
Radio Screens............
.272, 278
Rain Sensitive Wiper System........38
Rear Camera.................173
Rear Cross Path................90
Rear ParkSense System.......166, 168
Rear Seats, Folding..............23
Rear Wiper/Washer..............39
Recreational Towing.............182
Release, Hood.................53Reminder, Lights On.............35
Reminder, Seat Belt............100
Remote Control
Starting System..............17
Remote Keyless Entry............14
Arm The Alarm..............19
Disarm The Alarm.............19
Remote Starting System...........17
Replacement Keys..............15
Replacement Tires.............243
Restraints, Child...............119
Restraints, Head...............28
Roll Over Warning................2
Roof Type Carrier...............60
Rotation, Tires................248
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.......136
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle......138
Safety, Exhaust Gas.............136
Safety Tips..................136
Schedule, Maintenance..........218
Seat Belt Reminder..............64
Seat Belts...............100, 136
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......104
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage................104
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