transmission JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual
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Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind
the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the positive battery post.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It canstart anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could
make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
Jump Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the shift lever override accesshole (at the right front corner of the shift lever assembly), and push and hold the
override release lever down.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever boot.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
4X4 MODELS
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground
FWD MOD- ELS1–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT 2–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Flat Tow NONENOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See instructions under
“Recreational Towing” in “Utility”
• Transmission in
PARK
• Power Transfer
Unit in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward
direction
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow Rear
NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD OK
BEST METHOD
NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this
vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Flex Fuel
(E-85) Engines 87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.
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) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
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 OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an
authorized 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 (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic
Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake
Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F18 – – Not Used
F19 –40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
F20 10 Amp Red –A/C Compressor Clutch
F21 – – Not Used
F22 5 Amp Tan –Radiator Fan
F23 70 Amp Tan – Body Controller Module (BCM) -
Feed 2
F23 50 Amp Red – Voltage Stability Module (VSM)
Feed #2 - If Equipped withStop/Start Engine Option
F24 20 Amp Yellow –Rear Wiper - If Equipped with
Stop/Start Engine Option
F25B 20 Amp Yellow – Front Washer - If Equipped with
Stop/Start Engine Option
F26 –30 Amp Pink Fuel Heater - Diesel Only
F27 – – Not Used
F28 15 Amp Blue –Transmission Control Module
(TCM)
F29 – – Not Used
F30 10 Amp Red – Engine Control Module (ECM)/
(EPS)/(PCM)
F31 – – Not Used
F32 – – Not Used
F33 – – Not Used
F34 – – Not Used
F35 – – Not Used
F36 – – Not Used
F37 – – Not Used
F38 –60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel Only) -
If Equipped
F39 –40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
F40 –20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light -
If Equipped
F40 –30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Pump -
If Equipped
F41 60 Amp Yellow – Body Controller Module (BCM) -
Feed 1
F41 50 Amp Red –Voltage Stability Module -
Feed 1 - If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Option
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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AccessUconnect .........73,74,78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................45
On ..................45
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........45
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............200
Adding Washer Fluid .........200
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......18
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......17
AirBags ...............17
Air Bag Warning Light. .17, 24, 164
Driver Knee Air Bag ........22
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........23,192
Event Data
Recorder (EDR) .......24,192
FrontAirBag ............17
Passenger Knee Air Bag ......22
Rollover ...............17
SideImpacts ............17
AirBagLight..............24
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ....200
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....200
Air Conditioning .....51,52,55,57
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....200
Air Conditioning System .......200
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............11
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....12,170
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .198, 200 Disposal ..............200
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .163
APP Uconnect Access ..........75
Appearance Care ...........200
Assistance Towing ..........163
Audio Jack ............89,104
Automatic Headlights ......41,170 Automatic High Beams
........41
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............55
Automatic Transmission AddingFluid ...........199
FluidType ............199
AxleFluid...............199
Axle Lubrication ............199
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ...........97
Uconnect8.4N .......97,114
Battery .................200
Charging System Light .....163
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....200
BrakeFluid ..............199
Brakes.................200
Brake System .............200
FluidCheck ............199
Master Cylinder .........200
Warning Light ..........167
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............40
Bulb Replacement ..........215
Bulbs,Light..............215
Calibration, Compass .........143
Camera, Rear ..............64
Canada...............4,217
Capacities, Fluid ...........198
Caps, Filler Fuel ................210
Oil (Engine) ............200
Cargo Area Features .........157
Cargo Compartment .........157
Cargo Load Floor ...........157
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........157
CarWashes ..............200
CD (Compact Disc) Player ....88,104
Change Oil Indicator .........169
ChangingAFlatTire .........180
Charging Pad, Wireless ........150
Charging System Light ........163
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .168
Child Restraint .............
25
INDEX
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Tie Down Hooks, Cargo........157
Tilt Steering Column ..........39
Tires............... 212, 213
Air Pressure ...........212
Changing .............180
Compact Spare ..........213
General Information ....212, 213
Jacking ..............180
Pressure Warning Light .....164
SpareTire ......... 213, 214
Tire Service Kit ............174
ToOpenHood.............193
Towing.................158 Disabled Vehicle .........191
Recreational ...........158
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome.............158
Trailer Towing .............158
Trailer And Tongue Weight . . .158
Trailer Towing Guide .........158
Trailer Weight .............158
Transfer Case Fluid ................199
Transmission Fluid ............ 199, 200
Maintenance ...........200
TurnSignals ...........40,170
Uconnect Access ...........73,74,78
Account ..........74,78,82
Maintaining Your Account .....78
Registration .........74,125
Remote Features ..........82
Using Access ............77
Via Mobile Apps ..........76
Uconnect 5.0 ..............85
Uconnect 8.4A ..........97,124
Helpful Tips For Bluetooth ....140
Mute ................136
Phonebook.............136
Transfer Ongoing Call Between
Handset And Vehicle ......136
Voice Recognition Tips ......137
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
SiriusXM Travel Link .......129
Voice Texting ...........137 Uconnect8.4AN.........97,124
Uconnect Access
.........73,124
APP .................75
In Vehicle Features .........79
PurchaseApps ........76,126
Yelp ................128
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) Making A Phone Call . . .131, 137
Receiving A Call .........131
Uconnect Phone. .112, 131, 136, 138
Uconnect Voice Command . . .90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 112, 136
USBPort.............89,104
Using Access Uconnect ..............77
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .28
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming...13
Ventilated ................37
Via Mobile Apps Uconnect ..............76
Voice Command ....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 114, 136
Voice Recognition System (VR) .....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 136, 137
Warning, Roll Over ............5
Washer Adding Fluid ...........200
Rear .................42
Washers, Windshield ..........42
Washing Vehicle ............200
WheelAndWheelTrim........200
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care. . .200, 214
Wind Buffeting .............69
Windshield Washers ..........42
Fluid ................172
Windshield Wiper Blades ......200
Windshield Wipers ...........42
Wiper Blade Replacement ......200
Wiper,Rear...............42
Wireless Charging Pad ........150
INDEX
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