check oil JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 KL / 5.G User Guide
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature thatmight occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the
vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the
light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime
will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for
assistance.
NOTE:
If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire
pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure
within 15 minutes:
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn off the TIREFIT kit.
2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle (1) and placethe sticker on the instrument panel.
3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle
storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle.”
(D) Drive Vehicle:
Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles
(8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire. Do
not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h).
(E) After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT” before
continuing.
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Air Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and screw the fitting at the end ofhose (7) onto the valve stem.
3. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicles 12 Volt power outlet.
4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar), the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt
to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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 firstsign 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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ...........36
Airbag..................19
Air Bag AirBagWarningLight ......142
Air Conditioning .....41,42,43,44
Alarm Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......13
Alarm,Panic ..............12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....13,148
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .141
Assistance Towing ..........141
Automatic Headlights ......32,148
Automatic High Beams ........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............43
Automatic Transmission FluidType ............173
Back-Up Camera ............49
Battery Charging System Light .....141
Brake Fluid ..............173
Brake, Parking .............45
Brake System WarningLight ..........145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............31
BulbReplacement ..........185
Calibration,Compass.........121
ChangeOilIndicator.........147
ChangingAFlatTire .........158
Charging Pad, Wireless ........128
Charging System Light ........141
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........146
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............20
Child Restraints ..........20
ChildSeatInstallation ....22,23
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......23
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........20,22,23 Using The Top Tether
Anchorage
..............23
ChildSeat................22
Climate Control ........41,42,43
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......142
Brake Warning Light .......145
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............148
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............148
Front Fog Light Indicator ....148
High Beam Indicator ......148
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .150
Seat Belt Reminder Light ....144
Turn Signal Indicator ......148
Vehicle Security Light ......148
Compass Calibration .........121
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........173
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....34
CruiseLight...............34
Customer Assistance .........186
Customer Programmable Features ..............122
Defects, Reporting ..........187
Defroster, Rear Window ......41,42
Defroster, Windshield .......41,42
DimmerControl.............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......141
Disarming, Security System ......
13
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Electric Park Brake ...........45
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound
System .............54,55
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........34
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........121
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......144
Jacking ..............158
INDEX
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Overheating............151
Towing ...............141
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .31
Compartment ...........171
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........146
OilSelection ...........173
Overheating ............151
Event Data Recorder .........169
Exterior Lights .............185
FAQ...................189
Flashers TurnSignal ............148
Flash-To-Pass ..............31
Fluid Capacities ............173
Fluids .................173
FogLights ............32,148
FoldingRearSeat ...........27
Forward Collision Warning .......39
Four Wheel Drive ...........134
Four Wheel Drive Operation .....131
Shifting into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........132
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............132
Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............132
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............132
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......166
Frequently Asked Questions .....189
Front And Rear ParkSense System . .46
Front Heated Seats ...........28
Front ParkSense System ........46
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .......148
Specifications ..........173
Fuses..................179
Headlights ................32
Automatic .............32
Dimmer Switch ..........32
HighBeam .............31
Heated Mirrors ........41,43,45
Heated Steering Wheel ........29
High Beam Indicator .........148 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ................31
HomeLink
®(Garage Door
Opener)...............122
Hood Release .............170
Instrument Cluster ..........8,9
Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ............ 141, 148
Interior and Instrument Lights .....7
Interior Fuses .............183
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .33
Introduction ...............3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........125
Inverter, Power ............125
Jack Location .............158
Jack Operation ............158
Jump Starting .............163
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........13
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Keyless Enter-N-Go Lock/Unlock .......14,15,16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob ...............14
Remote Control ...........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .......14
Passive Entry ............14
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....31
Lane Change Assist ..........31
LaneSense ...............48
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)............21,24
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . .144
Fog ................148
Headlights .............32
High Beam Indicator ......148
Hill Descent Control
Indicator .............150
Security Alarm ..........148
TurnSignal .............31
INDEX
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH) ...............21
Maintenance Record .........178
MaintenanceSchedule........175
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ..........146
Mirrors Heated ..........41,43,45
MOPAR
®Accessories .........188
Navigation ............89,108
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....31
OilChangeIndicator.........147
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....147
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............173
Outlet Power ...............126
Overheating, Engine .........151
Panic Alarm ...............12
ParkSense
®...............46
ParkSense®Active Park Assist ....47
ParkSense®System, Front
AndRear...............46
ParkSense
®System, Rear .......46
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............184
Power Glass Sunroof ...........50
Inverter ..............125
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ..............126
Seats ................25
Programmable Electronic Features ..............122
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....33
RearCamera ..............49
Rear Park Assist System ........46
Rear ParkSense System ......46,49
Rear Seat, Folding ...........27
Recreational Towing .........136
Shifting into Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............138 Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
............138
Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............139
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............139
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........13
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Remote Starting System ........12
Replacement Bulbs ..........185
Reporting Safety Defects .......187
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule,Maintenance .......175
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................18
Child Restraints ........18,20
Energy Management Feature . . .18
Engage The Automatic
Locking Mode ...........23
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........18
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......18
Seat Belt Reminder ........18
Seats ...................25
Heated ...............28
Rear Folding ............27
Ventilated .............28
Security Alarm ............148
Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........13
Selec-Terrain .............134
Shifting Power Transfer Unit, Shifting into
Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ......... 138, 139
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .........138
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....139
Shift Lever Override .........167
Signals, Turn ...........31,148
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........111
SpareTire...............158
SparkPlugs..............173
INDEX
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