2019 JEEP CHEROKEE maintenance

• If you carry special cargo such as chemi-
cals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure
that such materials are well packaged and
sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
• Touch up the scratches as soon as possible.
An authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use a specific product to clean fabric uphol-
stery and carpeting.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning
purposes. Many are potentially flammable,
and if used in closed areas they may cause
respiratory harm.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with
chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This
will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also
weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or
worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immedi-
ately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be re-
placed after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.).
Plastic And Coated Parts
Use a specific product to clean vinyl
upholstery.
CAUTION!
•Direct contact of air fresheners, insect
repellents, suntan lotions, or hand sanitiz-
ers to the plastic, painted, or decorated
surfaces of the interior may cause perma-
nent damage. Wipe away immediately.
• Damage caused by these type of prod-
ucts may not be covered by your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this
vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When
cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to
avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap
solution may be used, but do not use high
alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If
soap is used, wipe clean with a clean
damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
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Leather Parts
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved
by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive
and damage the leather upholstery and
should be removed promptly with a damp
cloth. Care should be taken to avoid soaking
your leather upholstery with any liquid.
Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-
based cleaners to clean your leather uphol-
stery. Application of a leather conditioner is
not required to maintain the original condi-
tion.NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it
tends to show any foreign material, dirt, and
fabric dye transfer more so than darker col-
ors. The leather is designed for easy cleaning.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based
and/or Ketone based cleaning products to
clean leather seats, as damage to the seat
may result.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a
regular basis with any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an
abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning the inside rear window equipped
with electric defrosters or windows equipped
with radio antennas. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instruments that may scratch the
elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray
cleaner on the towel or cloth that you are
using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the
mirror.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Right Switch
• Push the switch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume.
• Push the button in the center to mute the
radio.
Reception Conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving. Reception may be interfered
with by the presence of mountains, buildings
or bridges, especially when you are far away
from the broadcaster.
The volume may be increased when receiving
traffic alerts and news.
Care And Maintenance
Observe the following precautions to ensure
the system is fully operational:
• The display lens should not come into con-
tact with pointed or rigid objects which
could damage its surface; use a soft, dry
anti-static cloth to clean and do not press.• Never use alcohol, gas and derivatives to
clean the display lens.
• Prevent any liquid from entering the sys-
tem: this could damage it beyond repair.
Anti-Theft Protection
The system is equipped with an anti-theft
protection system based on the exchange of
information with the electronic control unit
(Body Computer) on the vehicle. This guaran-
tees maximum safety.
If the check has a positive outcome, the
system will start to operate. See an autho-
rized dealer for further information.
AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED
Located in the front storage area, this feature
allows an External USB device or AUX elec-
tronic device to be plugged into the port or
jack.
Instrument Panel Media Hub
1 — AUX Jack
2 — USB Port
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Accessories..................265
Mopar...................265
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)..............162
Adding Fuel..............173, 175
Additives, Fuel................256
Air Bag
Air Bag Operation............112
Air Bag Warning Light.........109
Enhanced Accident Response .117, 217
Event Data Recorder (EDR)......217
Front Air Bag...............111
If Deployment Occurs.........116
Knee Impact Bolsters.........113
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . .118
Maintenance...............118
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light . .110
Transporting Pets............135
Air Bag Light...........64, 109, 137
Air Conditioning................47
Air Conditioning Filter............49
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips......48
Air Pressure
Tires....................240Alarm
Arm The System.............19
Disarm The System............19
Security Alarm............19, 68
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...........150
Alterations/Modifications
Vehicle....................4
Android Auto..........275, 281, 312
Apps....................284
Communication.............284
Maps...................283
Music...................284
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........260
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......77
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........68
Apple CarPlay.........276, 285, 313
Apps....................287
Maps...................286
Messages
.................286
Music...................286
Phone...................286
Assist, Hill Start................79
Audio Systems (Radio)...........270
Automatic Headlights............34
Automatic High Beams...........34Automatic Tailgate Release.........56
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .48
Automatic Transaxle............146
Automatic Transmission..........148
Adding Fluid...............265
Fluid Level Check............234
Fluid Type................265
Autostick...................149
Auto Up Power Windows...........50
AUX Cord...................289
Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...........58
Battery..................66, 234
Charging System Light..........66
Belts, Seat..................136
Blind Spot Monitoring............88
Brake Assist System...........78, 91
Brake Control System............78
Brake Fluid..............233, 265
Brake System................232
Fluid Check............233, 265
Master Cylinder.............233
Parking..................142
Warning Light...............65
Brake/Transmission Interlock.......148
INDEX
333

Introduction...................1
Inverter
Power....................60
Jacking And Tire Changing........196
Jack Location................196
Jack Operation............196, 239
Jump Starting................209
Key Fob
Arm The System.............19
Disarm The System............19
Keyless Enter-N-Go..............20
Passive Entry...............20
Keys.......................13
Replacement...............15
LaneSense..................170
Lap/Shoulder Belts.............101
Latches....................138
Hood....................53
Leaks, Fluid.................138
Life Of Tires.................242
Liftgate.....................54
Closing...................56
Hands-Free................56
Opening..................54Light Bulbs..................138
Lights.....................138
AirBag ............64, 109, 137
Automatic Headlights..........34
Automatic High Beam..........34
Brake Assist Warning...........83
Brake Warning...............65
Bulb Replacement...........184
Cruise...............73, 74, 75
Daytime Running.............33
Engine Temperature Warning......66
Exterior..................138
Fog ...................36, 72
High Beam..............32, 34
High Beam/Low Beam Select......34
Hill Descent Control Indicator.....85
Lights On Reminder...........35
Low Fuel..................69
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)..............69
Park
..................34, 73
Passing...................34
Seat Belt Reminder...........64
Security Alarm..............68
Service..................184
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)....94
Traction Control..............83Turn Signals..........36, 73, 138
Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions.............66, 73
Low Tire Pressure System..........94
Luggage Carrier................60
Lug Nuts...................253
Maintenance Free Battery.........234
Maintenance Schedule...........218
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)...............69
Manual Transmission........144, 233
Fluid Level Check............233
Lubricant Selection...........265
Shift Speeds...............145
Media Hub..................289
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) . . .23, 25
Memory Seat..................23
Memory Seats And Radio..........23
Methanol...................255
Methanol Fuel................255
Mirrors.....................32
Modifications/Alterations
Vehicle....................4
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......94
Mopar Accessories.............265
MP3 Control.................289
INDEX
336

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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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage................104
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .108
Child Restraints.............119
Energy Management Feature.....107
Front Seat.........100, 101, 103
Inspection................136
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.....103
Lap/Shoulder Belts...........101
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting.....104
Operating Instructions.........103
Pregnant Women............107
Pretensioners..............107
Rear Seat.................101
Reminder.................100
Seat Belt Pretensioner.........107
Seat Belt Reminder...........100
Untwisting Procedure.........104
Seat Belts Maintenance..........251
Seats......................23
Adjustment................23
Easy Entry.................26
Head Restraints..............28
Heated...................26
Memory...................25
Rear Folding................23
Tilting....................23Ventilated.................28
Security Alarm..............19, 68
Arm The System.............19
Disarm The System............19
Selec-Terrain.................155
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).....262
Sentry Key Replacement..........15
Service Assistance.............315
Shifting
Automatic Transmission........148
Manual Transmission..........144
Shift Lever Override.............213
Shoulder Belts................101
Signals, Turn..............73, 138
Siri.......................311
Snow Chains (Tire Chains).........247
Snow Tires..................244
Spare Tires...............244, 245
Spark Plugs.................262
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).............262
Oil .....................262
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............161
Cancel...............161, 162
Resume..............161, 162
Set.....................161Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .161, 162
Starting....................139
Button...................15
Cold Weather...............140
Remote...................17
Starting Procedures.............139
Steering
Tilt Column.................31
Wheel, Heated...............31
Steering Wheel Audio Controls......288
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls..................288
Stop/Start...................73
Storage, Vehicle................48
Stuck, Freeing................213
Sun Roof....................51
Closing...................51
Opening..................51
Sunshade Operation.............51
Sway Control, Trailer.............84
System, Remote Starting..........17
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .48
Text Messages.............270, 303
Time Delay
Headlight..................35
Tips ......................288
INDEX
338

Tires............138, 239, 244, 245
Aging (Life Of Tires)..........242
Air Pressure...............239
Chains...................247
Changing..............196, 239
Compact Spare.............245
General Information. . . .239, 244, 245
High Speed................241
Inflation Pressure............240
Jacking...............196, 239
Life Of Tires...............242
Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)...........70, 94
Radial...................241
Replacement...............243
Rotation..................248
Safety...................239
Snow Tires................244
Spare Tires............244, 245
Spinning.................242
Tread Wear Indicators.........242
Wheel Nut Torque............253
Tire Service Kit...............204
To Open Hood.................53
Towing.................181, 214
Disabled Vehicle.............214
Guide...................181Recreational...............182
Weight...................181
Towing Behind A Motorhome.......182
Traction Control................80
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..........84
Trailer Towing................181
Trailer Towing Guide............181
Trailer Weight................181
Transaxle
Automatic
...............
.146
Operation.................146
Transmission.................148
Automatic.............148, 234
Fluid....................265
Maintenance...............234
Manual..................144
Transporting Pets..............135
Tread Wear Indicators............242
Turn Signals.............32, 36, 73
Uconnect
Uconnect Settings...........288
Uconnect 3 With 5-Inch Display.....268
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display...................278
Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display.....272
Uconnect Phone...............295Making A Call..............302
Pairing..................298
Uconnect Settings
Customer Programmable Features . .20,
288
Passive Entry Programming.......20
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.....104
USB......................289
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations......4
Vehicle Storage................48
Ventilated Seats................28
Voice Command........301, 302, 305
Voice Recognition
System (VR).........301, 302, 305
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)................69
Warnings And Cautions............4
Warnings, Roll Over..............2
Washers, Windshield............232
Washing Vehicle...............250
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........246
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........246
Wind Buffeting................50
Window Fogging................49
Windows....................49
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