automatic transmission JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual

1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmissioninto PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.
Jump Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of
the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 433

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................447
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .449
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............450
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................451
▫ 2.4L Compartment ..................... .451
▫ 3.2L Compartment ..................... .452
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................453
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................453
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................454
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .455
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .455
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .457
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................457
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............461▫
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............462
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .466
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................467
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .472
▫ Cooling System ....................... .474
▫ Brake System ........................ .478
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................479
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................481
 TIRES ............................... .481
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................481
▫ Tires — General Information ..............489
▫ Tire Types ........................... .495
▫ Spar

e Tires — If Equipped ................496
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............498
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WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information. Using the
wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also
identified on the original factory installed hydraulic
master cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid.
NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 479

CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine
fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmission
has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your
transmission fluid level using special service tools. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit your
authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid
level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid
level can cause severe transmission damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission damage
may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper tools
to adjust the fluid level accurately.
480 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE
J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
524 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

About Your Brakes........................ .512
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .293
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............475
Additives, Fuel ........................... .516
AirBag ................................ .217
Advance Front Air Bag ....................217
Air Bag Operation ....................... .219
Air Bag Warning Light .................215, 220
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .227
Enhanced Accident Response .............233, 444
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................444
FrontAirBag ........................217, 220
If A Deployment Occurs ....................232
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .227
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............233
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............216
Transporting Pets ....................... .251
Air Bag Light ...................... .143, 215, 253
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .233
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......457
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................462
Air Conditioning Filter ....................93, 463
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................93
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............462, 463
Air Conditioning System ...................92, 462 Air Filter
............................... .457
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .490
Alarm Arm The System ..........................34
Disarm The System ........................35
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................34, 146
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................34
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .278
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................474, 521
Disposal .............................. .477
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................168
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................155
Arming
System (Security Alarm) ................34
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .170
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .527
Auto Down Power Windows ...................95
Automatic Door Locks ........................42
Automatic Headlights ........................63
Automatic High Beams .......................66
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............92
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .269
Automatic Transmission ..................271, 481
Adding Fluid .......................... .481
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................481
598 INDEX

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................206
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .204
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............208
Pregnant Women ........................ .210
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .210
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................211
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .203
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .507
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .203
Seat Belts ............................ .202, 253
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................208
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........208
Child Restraint ......................... .234
Extender .............................. .210
Front Seat ...................... .202, 204, 206
Inspection ............................. .253
Operating Instructions .....................206
Pregnant Women ........................ .210
Pretensioners ............................211
Rear Seat ............................. .204
Reminder ............................. .143
Untwisting Procedure .....................208
Seats ................................. .43, 53
Adjustment .............................43
Easy Entry ..............................52 Head Restraints
..........................54
Heated .................................53
Memory ................................50
Rear Folding .............................47
Seatback Release ...................... .45, 47
Tilting .................................45
Vented .................................53
Ventilated ...............................53
Security Alarm ......................... .34, 146
Arm The System ..........................34
Disarm The System ........................35
Selec-Terrain ............................. .284
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .........................33
Sentry Key Replacement ....................25,
33
Service Assistance ......................... .592
Service Contract .......................... .594
Service Manuals .......................... .596
Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................271
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting Into Power
Transfer Unit Neutral (N) ...............382, 384
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .382
608 INDEX

High Speed............................ .491
Inflation Pressures ....................... .490
Jacking ........................... .414, 481
Life Of Tires ........................... .493
Load Capacity ...................... .485, 486
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............195
Pressure Warning Light ....................153
Quality Grading ........................ .503
Radial ............................... .491
Replacement ........................... .494
Rotation .............................. .501
Safety ............................ .481, 489
Snow Tires ............................ .496
Spare Tire ...................... .496, 497, 498
Spinning .............................. .492
Trailer Towing .......................... .374
Tread Wear Indicators .....................493
Tire Safety Information ...................... .481
Tire Service Kit ........423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 430, 431
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................373
To Open Hood ........................... .102
Torque Converter Clutch .....................277
Towing .......................... .369, 372, 439
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .439
Recreational ........................... .378Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome
............378
Traction Control .......................... .173
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................178
Trailer Towing ............................ .369
Cooling System Tips ..................... .378
Hitches ............................... .371
Minimum Requirements ....................373
Tips ................................. .377
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............372, 373
Wiring ............................... .376
T

railer Towing Guide ....................... .372
Trailer Weight ............................ .372
Transaxle ............................... .269
Automatic ............................ .269
Operation ............................. .269
Transmission ............................. .271
Automatic ......................... .271, 479
Maintenance ........................... .479
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......108
Transporting Pets ......................... .251
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .493
Turn Signals ........................... .66, 161
610 INDEX