load capacity JEEP CHEROKEE 2023 User Guide

244SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different All Season tires. All Season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use All Season tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on
ice. If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware these tires are not designed for Winter or cold
driving conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when
ambient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if
roads are covered with ice or snow. For more information,
contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in
size and type to the original equipment tires.
Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.

Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be
operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For
speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit
studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked
before using these tire types.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a
spare tire, please refer to Tire Service Kit Úpage 196.
Refer to Towing Requirements - Tires for restrictions when
towing with a spare tire designated for temporary
emergency use
Úpage 118.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.

Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
 Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.

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Care And Maintenance ................................................ 250
Cargo Area Cover ............................................................59
Cargo Compartment ....................................................... 59
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 59
Cargo Tie-Downs ............................................................. 59
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 140
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............................50
Certification Label ........................................................ 113
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 191
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 236
Chassis Fluids And Lubricants .................................... 257
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........75
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 186
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 186
Child Restraint.............................................................. 176
Child Restraints
Booster Seats.......................................................... 178
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt................. 183
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 177Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 179Older Children And Child Restraints ...................... 177
Seating Positions .................................................... 178
Clean Air Gasoline........................................................ 254
Cleaning Wheels ..................................................................... 245
Climate Control ............................................................... 45
Cold Weather Operation .................................................77
Compact Spare Tire ..................................................... 245
Console Storage ....................................................................... 50
Contract, Service .......................................................... 260
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ......................... 224
Cooling System............................................................. 222 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................... 223Coolant Level .......................................................... 224 Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 256
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 224
Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................223
Inspection ...................................................... 223
, 224
Points To Remember............................................... 224
Pressure Cap ...........................................................224
Radiator Cap ............................................................224 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........................223
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 250
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...................................... 90 Cruise Light .............................................................. 74
, 75
Customer Assistance ....................................................258
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 126
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 40
Defroster, Windshield ...................................................187
De-Icer, Remote Start ..................................................... 19 Diagnostic System, Onboard.......................................... 75
Dipsticks Oil (Engine)............................................................... 214
Disable Vehicle Towing................................................. 205
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....................................224
Door Ajar.......................................................................... 69 Door Ajar Light ................................................................ 69
Door Locks Automatic ............................................................ 23
, 24
Doors ............................................................................... 20
Driver Memory Settings .................................................. 26
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................................................... 28 Driving ...........................................................................123
EEasy Entry Seats ............................................................. 31
Electric Brake Control System ..................................... 143 Anti-Lock Brake System .......................................... 143Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............................144
, 150
Electric Parking Brake.................................................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets ................................................. 51 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 145
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................... 69
Emergency SOS Emergency Call................................................ 189
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .................................... 202
Emergency, In Case Of Gear Selector Override ........................................... 203
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 189Jacking ..................................................................... 191Jump Starting .......................................................... 200
Tow Hooks ............................................................... 206
Emission Control System Maintenance ........................ 75
Engine ..................................................................212
, 213
Air Cleaner ............................................................... 216 Break-In Recommendations..................................... 78
Checking Oil Level ................................................... 214
Cooling ..................................................................... 222 Exhaust Gas Caution............................................... 188
Fails To Start ............................................................. 78
Flooded, Starting....................................................... 78
Fuel Requirements.................................................. 254
Jump Starting .......................................................... 200
Oil ............................................................................. 215 Oil Filler Cap ...................................................212
, 213
Oil Filter.................................................................... 216
Oil Reset .................................................................... 64

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Modifications/AlterationsVehicle .......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................................... 155
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 260
MP3 Control ....................................................................50
Multi-Function Control Lever ..........................................39
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ..........................................78
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 159
Off Road Pages ............................................................ 141 Accessory Gauges................................................... 142
Drivetrain................................................................. 141
Pitch And Roll .......................................................... 142
Status Bar ............................................................... 141
Off-Road Pages Selec-Terrain ........................................................... 142
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 216
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 216
Oil Life Reset — If Equipped

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..................................... 64
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................69
Oil Reset ..........................................................................64
Oil, Engine..................................................................... 215 Capacity ................................................................... 256
Checking .................................................................. 214
Dipstick.................................................................... 214
Disposal................................................................... 215
Filter......................................................................... 216
Filter Disposal ......................................................... 215Identification Logo .................................................. 215Materials Added To................................................. 215Pressure Warning Light ............................................. 69 Recommendation ....................................................215
Synthetic .................................................................. 215
Onboard Diagnostic System........................................... 75
Operating Precautions.................................................... 75 Operator Manual Owner's Manual ....................................................... 261
Outside Rearview Mirrors............................................... 34
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 203
PPaddle Shifters ............................................................... 84
Paint Care...................................................................... 250
Parking Brake ................................................................. 78
ParkSense Front And Rear........................................................... 99
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 106
ParkSense System, Rear................................................ 99
Passive Entry................................................................... 22 Pets ................................................................................ 186
Pinch Protection.............................................................. 56
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........................ 238
Power Brakes ...................................................................... 253
Door Locks ................................................................. 21
Inverter ....................................................................... 52
Mirrors ........................................................................ 35
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 51
Windows..................................................................... 53
Power Seats Down .......................................................................... 30
Forward ...................................................................... 30
Rearward.................................................................... 30
Up ............................................................................... 30
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 165 Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 191
Pressure Washing ........................................................ 215
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ................................................................ 165
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 242
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 224
RadioOff-Road Pages ....................................................... 141
Radio Operation ........................................................... 140
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 140
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......................................... 44 Rear Camera................................................................. 112
Rear Cross Path............................................................ 153
Rear ParkSense System ................................................ 99Rear Seats, Folding ........................................................ 29Rear Wiper/Washer ....................................................... 45Recreational Towing ..................................................... 120 Shifting Into Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N)........ 122
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ................. 122
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) ... 123
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ............. 123
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 254
Refrigerant .................................................................... 218
Release, Hood ................................................................ 56
Reminder, Lights On....................................................... 41 Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 159
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry .................................................... 14 Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 20
Disarm The Alarm ..................................................... 20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 15
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Storing Your Vehicle ..................................................... 250
Stuck, Freeing .............................................................. 204
Sun Roof ...................................................................54
, 56
Closing ........................................................................54
Opening ...................................................................... 54
Sun Visor Extension ........................................................34
Sunshade Operation ....................................................... 54
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ................. 167
Sway Control, Trailer .................................................... 150
Symbol Glossary ................................................................ 9
Synthetic Engine Oil ..................................................... 215
System, Remote Starting ................................................18
TTemperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........................48
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo...................................................59 Time Delay Headlight ....................................................................41
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........................ 238
Tire Markings................................................................ 235
Tire Safety Information ................................................ 235
Tire Service Kit ................................. 196
, 197, 199, 200
Tires .................................................. 188, 241, 244, 249
Aging (Life Of Tires)................................................. 243 Air Pressure ............................................................. 241
Chains...................................................................... 246Changing ................................................................. 191
Compact Spare ....................................................... 245
General Information ...................................... 241
, 244
High Speed .............................................................. 242
Inflation Pressure ................................................... 241
Jacking..................................................................... 191
Life Of Tires ............................................................. 243
Load Capacity................................................. 238
, 239 Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..............72
, 155
Quality Grading ........................................................ 249
Radial ....................................................................... 242
Replacement ...........................................................243
Rotation....................................................................248 Safety ............................................................. 235
, 241
Sizes ......................................................................... 236
Snow Tires................................................................ 244
Spare Tires..................................................... 244
, 245
Spinning ...................................................................242 Trailer Towing .......................................................... 118
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................. 243Wheel Nut Torque....................................................253
To Open Hood ................................................................. 56
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ........................... 115
, 117
Torque Converter Clutch ................................................ 85
Tow Hooks Emergency ............................................................... 206
Towing ........................................................ 114
, 116, 205
Disabled Vehicle ...................................................... 205
Recreational ............................................................120
Towing Behind A Motorhome ....................................... 120
Traction Control ............................................................150
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ............................................150
Trailer Towing ................................................................ 114 Frontal Area ............................................................. 115
Hitches .....................................................................116
Minimum Requirements ......................................... 117
Tips ...........................................................................119Trailer And Tongue Weight............................ 116
, 117
Weight Carrying Hitch.............................................. 115 Weight Distributing Hitch ........................................ 115
Wiring ....................................................................... 118
Trailer Towing Guide ..................................................... 116
Trailer Weight ................................................................ 116 Transaxle
Automatic .................................................................. 81
Operation ................................................................... 81
Transmission .................................................................. 81 Automatic ......................................................... 81
, 225
Maintenance ........................................................... 225
Transporting Pets ......................................................... 186
Tread Wear Indicators.................................................. 243
Turn Signals ...................................................... 39
, 42, 74
UUconnect Uconnect Settings ............................................ 19, 126
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features .................. 19
, 22
Passive Entry Programming ..................................... 22
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ........................................ 249
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .............. 35
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) —
If Equipped

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............................................................... 35
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................................. 162
USB.................................................................................. 50
VVanity Mirrors ................................................................. 34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................ 253
Vehicle Loading ...................................................113
, 239
Vehicle Maintenance ................................................... 215
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....................................8
Vehicle Settings ............................................................ 126
Vehicle Storage...................................................... 48
, 250
Voice Command ............................................................. 25
Voice Recognition System (VR) ..................................... 2511

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