engine coolant JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.2L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649

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 reservoir and
brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 653

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace spark plugs – 2.4L Engine ** X
Replace spark plugs – 3.2L Engine ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 655

About Your Brakes....................... .458
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................459
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .189
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............615
Additives, Fuel .......................... .523
Airbag ..................................66
Airbag Deployment ........................86
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................87
Airbag, Side ..............................69
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .603
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................605
Air Conditioning ......................... .393
Air Conditioning Controls ...................393
Air Conditioning Filter .....................412
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............413
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................605
Air Conditioning System ....................393 Air Filter
.............................. .603
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .494
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
Alarm, Panic .............................25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................435
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................614
Disposal ............................. .617
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................459
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................328
Appearance Care ........................ .623
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .464
Auto Down Power Windows ..................45
Automatic Door Locks ......................36
668 INDEX

Camera, Rear........................... .284
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .648
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .525
Oil (Engine) .......................... .593
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................616
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................116
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .315
Cargo Area Features ...................... .313
Cargo Compartment ...................... .313
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .313
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .314
Car Washes ............................ .623
Cellular Phone .......................... .392
Certification Label ........................ .528
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .566
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .482
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .596
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............115Checks, Safety
............................115
Child Restraint ............................90
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation ....................110
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .106
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ............................. .108
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......99
Child Safety Locks .........................37
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .521
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .625
Climate Control ......................... .393
Coin Holder ............................ .310
Cold Weather Operation ....................421
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............391
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .498
Console ............................... .310
Console, Floor .......................... .310
670 INDEX

Contract, Service......................... .661
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........616
Cooling System .......................... .612
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............615
Coolant Capacity ...................... .648
Coolant Level ......................... .617
Disposal of Used Coolant .................617
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................613
Inspection ........................... .613
Points to Remember .....................617
Pressure Cap ......................... .616
Radiator Cap ......................... .616
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............614
Corrosion Protection ...................... .623
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................189
Cupholders ............................ .309
Customer Assistance ...................... .659Data Recorder, Event
.......................89
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............175
Daytime Running Lights ....................170
Dealer Service ........................... .598
Defroster, Rear Window .....................318
Defroster, Windshield ......................117
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................595
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................172
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .600
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................585
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................617
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Locks ............................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................36
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .286
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .151
Driving ............................... .445
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Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........300
Electric Parking Brake ..................... .451
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................134
Electronic Brake Control System ...............459
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................434
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............463
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........185
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............474
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......284
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .335
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................553
Jacking .............................. .566
Jump Starting ......................... .578
Overheating .......................... .553
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........596
Engine ................................ .593
Air Cleaner .......................... .603
Block Heater ......................... .423Break-In Recommendations
................114
Checking Oil Level ..................... .600
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................649
Cooling ............................. .612
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................51
Fails to Start .......................... .421
Flooded, Starting ...................... .421
Fuel Requirements ..................... .519
Jump Starting ......................... .578
Oil................................. .600
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .593
Oil Filter ............................ .603
Oil Selection .......................... .601
Oil Synthetic ......................... .602
Overheating .......................... .553
Starting ............................. .420
Temperature Gauge ..................... .332
Engine

Oil Viscosity ...................... .601
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................601
672 INDEX

Starting.................................30
Cold Weather ......................... .421
Engine Fails to Start .....................421
Remote ...............................30
Starting and Operating .....................420
Starting Procedures ....................... .420
Steering Column Controls ...................... .171
Tilt Column .......................... .183
Wheel, Heated ........................ .184
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .183
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............390
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .390
Storage ............................... .312
Storage, Vehicle ...........................411
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .642
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .582
Sun Roof .............................. .295
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .137Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
..........66
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .532
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .602
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .326
Telescoping Steering Column .................183
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........403
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............332
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................314
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .183
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .167
Tip Start ............................... .420
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........488
TIREFIT ............................... .556
Tire Markings ........................... .481
Tires ..................................119 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................501
Air Pressure .......................... .492
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