tires JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC...... 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
REMOTE START............... 12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 12
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO .......... 13
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 17
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 25
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 30
FRONT SEATS ................ 32
REAR SEATS ................ 35
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 37
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 38
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 39
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 40
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 40
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 41
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .......... 42
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 43
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 45
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING
(FCW) WITH MITIGATION ......... 49
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........ 51
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 52
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 55
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . 59ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ...... 60
PARKSENSE ................. 62
LANESENSE ................. 64
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA... 64
POWER SUNROOF ............. 66
WIND BUFFETING ............. 69
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 70
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 72
UCONNECT ACCESS ............ 73
UCONNECT 5.0 ............... 85
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN .......... 97
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ....... 112
UCONNECT PHONE ........... 131
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 142
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER
INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ..... 142
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 143
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) ................. 144
POWER INVERTER ............ 147
POWER OUTLET ............. 148
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD ....... 150
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 153
SELEC-TERRAIN............. 156
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES ........ 157
TRAILER TOWING ............ 158
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 158
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 170
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 173
TIRESERVICEKIT ............ 174
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 180
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .... 186
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 189
RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED . . . 190SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE........ 190
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 191
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .............. 192
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 192
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . 193
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . 194
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L . . . 196
FLUID CAPACITIES............ 198
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND
GENUINE PARTS ............. 198
FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) —
IF EQUIPPED ............... 200
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..... 200
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... 200
FUSES ................... 204
ADDING FUEL ............... 210
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . 212
REPLACEMENT BULBS ......... 215
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 216
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 216
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 216
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THEUNITEDSTATES ........... 217
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ................... 218
FAQ ’ s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... 219
INDEX.................. 220
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore
the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by an authorized
dealer.
- Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays
on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon
as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
The Air Bag System is designed to be maintenance free.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever/gear selector
is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
However, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require
towing.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure EVIC or DID
display illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
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IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
After inflation, the vehicle may need to be driven for 20 minutes before the flashing light
will turn off.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low EVIC or DID display.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the
outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be
increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-
market wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
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Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
• Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to theexpiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the
system. Refer to “Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle
and Hose Replacement.”
• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire application use. After each use, always replace these components immediately at an authorized dealer.
• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form, clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the
sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the
bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items.
However, use only the Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5)
is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them.
The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than 1/4 inch
(6 mm) diameter in the tread of your vehicle.
• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to reach
the valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground. This will provide
the best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and
running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in
this position before proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmis- sion) and cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake.
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack
should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack, wheel chocks and spare tire are stowed under the load floor behind the rear
seat.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift the access cover using the load floor handle.
3. Remove the hook from the stowed position on the back side of the load floor and place the hook over the top body in white flange and weather seal. This will hold
the load floor up while obtaining the jack and spare tire.
4. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire.
5. Remove the chocks.
6. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and
remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
NOTE:
The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When
the jack is partially expanded, the tension between the two attachment points holds
the jack handle in place.
7. Remove the spare tire.
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway aspossible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set the transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a
raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
Warning Label
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8. Mount the spare tire.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle
could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
NOTE: • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel coveron the compact spare.
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires— General Information” in “Starting and Operating” in the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for additional warnings, cautions, and information about the spare tire, its
use, and operation.
9. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel
bolts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.
10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
11. Finish tightening the lug bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug bolts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel bolt tightness is 100 ft lb
(135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a
rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Press and hold the lock button on the shift lever. Then shift back and
forth between DRIVE and REVERSE, while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than two
seconds, you must push the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheatingand failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
NOTE:
Push the “ESC Off” switch (if necessary), to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system in “Partial Off” mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again to restore
“ESC On” mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.
The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty
and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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
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