coolant JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 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 FCA Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.4L
Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
FCA US 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
FCA US 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.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L
Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engines 87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 2.4L
and 3.2L Engines 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
CAUTION!
•
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
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CAUTION! (Continued)
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 727

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 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 731

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 ** 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.8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 733

About Your Brakes....................... .519
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............692
Additives, Fuel .......................... .579
AirBag.............................. .66, 67
Advance Front Air Bag ....................68
Air Bag Operation .......................69
Air Bag Warning Light ..................70, 87
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................79
Enhanced Accident Response ................86
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................90
FrontAirBag ........................66, 70
Front Passenger Knee Air Bag ...............79
If A Deployment Occurs ...................85
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................79
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............89
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............89
Side Air Bags ...........................79
Transporting Pets .......................113 Air Bag Deployment
........................66
Air Bag Light ..................... .87, 116, 328
Air Bag Maintenance .......................89
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .669
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................675
Air Conditioning ..................... .421, 426
Air Conditioning Controls ................421, 426
Air Conditioning Filter ..................444, 677
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........442, 445
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............675, 676
Air Conditioning System .......421, 426, 432, 441, 675
Air Filter .............................. .669
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .553
Alarm Arm The System ........................20
Alarm, Panic .............................25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 331
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................494
746 INDEX

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............691, 725
Disposal ............................. .694
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................520
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................345
Appearance Care ........................ .700
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .523
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Door Locks ....................36, 37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .166
Automatic High Beams .....................168
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . .421, 432, 441
Automatic Transaxle ...................... .483
Automatic Transmission .................485, 699
Adding Fluid ...................... .699, 728
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................699
Fluid Change ......................... .699
Fluid Level Check ...................698, 699 Fluid Type
........................ .698, 728
Special Additives ...................... .698
Torque Converter ...................... .494
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................37
Auto Up Power Windows ....................46
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........296
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................296
Axle Fluid ............................. .728
Axle Lubrication ......................... .728
Battery ............................ .334, 674
Charging System Light ...................334
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Belts, Seat ...............................116
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .137
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................679
B-Pillar Location ......................... .547
Brake Assist System ...................... .522
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............520
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INDEX 747

Brake Fluid............................ .728
Brakes ................................ .519
Brake System ........................ .519, 696
Fluid Check ....................... .696, 728
Master Cylinder ....................... .696
Warning Light ........................ .329
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................485
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................172
Bulb Replacement ..................... .718, 720
Bulbs, Light ..........................118,718
Camera, Rear ........................... .280
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .725
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .584
Oil (Engine) ....................659, 660, 667
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................694
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............115,581
Cargo Area Features ...................... .309Cargo Compartment
...................... .309
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .309
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .310
Car Washes ............................ .700
Certification Label ........................ .588
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .631
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .542
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .662
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114
Child Restraint ............................91
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................96
Child Restraints .........................91
Child Seat Installation ....................110
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......107
Infants And Child Restraints ................94
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .105
748 INDEX

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt................................ .108
LATCH Positions ........................99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............102
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......98
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........94
Seating Positions ........................97
Child Safety Locks .........................37
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .577
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .702
Climate Control ......................... .421
Automatic ........................... .421
Coin Holder ............................ .307
Cold Weather Operation ....................475
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............418
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .559
Console ............................... .307
Console, Floor .......................... .307Contract, Service
......................... .739
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........694
Cooling System .......................... .690
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............692
Coolant Capacity ...................... .725
Coolant Level ......................... .695
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................694
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................691
Inspection ........................ .690, 695
Points To Remember .....................695
Pressure Cap ......................... .694
Radiator Cap ......................... .694
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......691, 725, 726
Corrosion Protection ...................... .700
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................187
Cruise Light ......................... .357, 358
Cupholders ............................ .305
Customer Assistance ...................... .737
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INDEX 749

Data Recorder, Event.......................90
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............174
Daytime Running Lights ....................168
Dealer Service ........................... .664
Defroster, Rear Window .....................313
Defroster, Windshield ................116, 423, 424
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................661
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................171
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .665
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................652
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................694
Door Ajar .......................... .336, 337
Door Ajar Light ...................... .336, 337
Door Locks Door Locks ............................34
KeyFob...............................34
Remote ...............................34 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................36
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .282
Driver Information Display DID................................ .373
Instrument Cluster Display ................373
Driver Information Display (DID) Instrument Cluster ..................... .372
Oil Change ........................... .372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .149
Driving ............................... .506
E-85 Fuel .............................. .581
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........296
Electric Parking Brake ..................... .512
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................134
Electronic Brake Control System ...............520
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................520
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................532
750 INDEX

Traction Control System...................526
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................493
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....183, 187
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............527
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......280
Change Engine Oil ..................... .363
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .361
Selectable Menu Items ....................364
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................617
Jacking .............................. .631
Jump Starting ......................... .644
Overheating .......................... .617
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........662
Engine ............................. .659, 660
Air Cleaner .......................... .669
Block Heater ......................... .482
Break-In Recommendations ................113 Checking Oil Level
..................... .665
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................726
Cooling ............................. .690
Exhaust Gas Caution .................115,581
Fails To Start ......................... .476
Flooded, Starting ...................... .476
Fuel Requirements ..................... .577
Jump Starting ......................... .644
Oil .......................... .665, 725, 726
Oil Filler Cap ...................659, 660, 667
Oil Filter ............................ .668
Oil Selection ...................... .666, 725
Oil Synthetic ......................... .668
Overheating .......................... .617
Starting .......................... .474, 475
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .667
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................667
Enhanced

Accident Response Feature ............86
Entry System, Illuminated ....................2210
INDEX 751