brakes JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 KL / 5.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when
performing under hood services or immediately if the
“Brake Warning Light” is illuminated.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake
fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
expected to fall as the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level
should be checked when pads are replaced. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup
may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 693

About Your Brakes........................518
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................519
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .191
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............688
Additives, Fuel...........................582
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................66
Air Bag Components.....................65
Air bag Operation.......................69
Air Bag Warning Light....................70
Driver Knee Air Bag......................79
Enhanced Accident Response................87
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................91
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Front Passenger Knee Air bag...............79
If A Deployment Occurs...................85
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................79
Lighter Weight Passengers..................73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............90
Occupant Classification Module (OCM)........71
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light............89
Side Air Bags...........................80
Transporting Pets.......................115
Air bag Deployment........................65
Air bag Light.............................87
Air bag Maintenance........................90
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .664
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................670
Air Conditioning..........................426
Air Conditioning Controls...................426
Air Conditioning Filter.....................448
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............447
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................670
Air Conditioning System....................426
Air Filter...............................664
Air Pressure, Tires.........................553
748 INDEX

Blind Spot Monitoring......................141
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................675
B-Pillar Location..........................547
Brake Assist System.......................522
Brake Control System, Electronic..............519
Brake Fluid.............................730
Brakes.................................518
Brake System............................518
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................519
Fluid Check...........................693
Master Cylinder........................693
Warning Light.........................331
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................483
Brightness, Interior Lights...................176
Bulb Replacement.........................721
Bulbs, Light.............................120
Camera, Rear............................286
Capacities, Fluid..........................727
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................588
Oil (Engine)...........................655
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................690
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................117
Cargo Area Cover.........................318
Cargo Area Features.......................316
Cargo Compartment.......................316
Cargo Load Floor.........................316
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................316
Car Washes.............................699
Cellular Phone...........................425
Certification Label.........................591
Changing A Flat Tire.......................628
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................542
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .658
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............116
Checks, Safety............................116
Child Restraint............................92
750 INDEX

Rear Tail Lamps........................725
Seat Belt Reminder......................335
Security Alarm.........................340
Service...............................721
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .339
Side Marker...........................724
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............336
Traction Control........................538
Turn Signal...........................120
Vanity Mirror..........................140
Load Floor, Cargo.........................316
Loading Vehicle..........................591
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..547
Locks..................................34
Automatic Door.........................36
Auto Unlock...........................36
Child Protection.........................37
Door.................................34
Power Door............................35
Low Tire Pressure System...................568
Lubrication, Body.........................675
Luggage Carrier..........................322
Lug Nuts...............................616
Maintenance Free Battery....................669
Maintenance Procedures....................660
Maintenance Schedule......................732
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......339
Manual, Service..........................744
Marker Lights, Side........................724
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................693
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............162
Memory Seat............................162
Memory Seats and Radio....................162
Methanol...............................580
Mirrors................................130
Electric Powered........................138
Electric Remote.........................13810
INDEX 759

Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................698
Panic Alarm..............................25
Parking Brake............................511
ParkSense® System, Rear....................234
Passing Light............................174
Pets...................................115
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........548
Power
Brakes...............................518
Door Locks............................35
Inverter..............................306
Lift Gate..............................49
Mirrors..............................138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........302
Sunroof..............................297
Sunroof (Sky Slider).....................696
Windows..............................44
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................62
Preparation for Jacking.....................631
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................62
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires..........................555
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........690
Radio Operation..........................425
Radio Remote Controls.....................422
Radio (Sound Systems).....................421
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................183
Rear Camera............................286
Rear Cross Path..........................146
Rear ParkSense System.....................234
Rear Seat, Folding.........................159
Rear Window Defroster.....................321
Rear Window Features.....................320
Rear Wiper/Washer........................32010
INDEX 761