tire pressure JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicator”. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size
designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed
Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equip-
ment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of this manual for
more information relating to the Load Index and Speed
Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
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Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
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Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Installa-
tion of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle han-
dling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed
listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to
the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s side
B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s side door. Replace
(or repair) the original equipment tire at the first oppor-
tunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in loss of vehicle control.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using
mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain their luster
and to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap
solution recommended for the body of the vehicle.
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt,
sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride,
etc., and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control
dust on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap
to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh chemicals or a
stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s protective coating
that helps keep them from corroding and tarnishing.
NOTE:Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain strong
acids or strong alkaline additives that can harm the wheel
surface.
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex-
cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more than a
month, observe the following precautions:
•Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and possibly airy
location the windows open slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery
post and be sure that the battery is fully charged. During
storage check battery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check the battery charge every thirty days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protec-
tive waxes. •
Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying
protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper blades
and leave raised from the glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking care
not to damage the painted surface by dragging across
dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting which will not
allow the evaporation of moisture present on the surface
of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
higher than recommended on the tire placard and check
it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system.
•
Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, run idle the engine for approximately five
minutes, with the air conditioning system on and high fan
speed. This will ensure a proper lubrication of the system,
thus minimizing the possibility of damage to the compres-
sor when the vehicle is put back into operation.
504 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

About Your Brakes........................ .512
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .293
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............475
Additives, Fuel ........................... .516
AirBag ................................ .217
Advance Front Air Bag ....................217
Air Bag Operation ....................... .219
Air Bag Warning Light .................215, 220
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .227
Enhanced Accident Response .............233, 444
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................444
FrontAirBag ........................217, 220
If A Deployment Occurs ....................232
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .227
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............233
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............216
Transporting Pets ....................... .251
Air Bag Light ...................... .143, 215, 253
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .233
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......457
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................462
Air Conditioning Filter ....................93, 463
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................93
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............462, 463
Air Conditioning System ...................92, 462 Air Filter
............................... .457
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .490
Alarm Arm The System ..........................34
Disarm The System ........................35
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................34, 146
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................34
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .278
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................474, 521
Disposal .............................. .477
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................168
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................155
Arming
System (Security Alarm) ................34
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .170
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .527
Auto Down Power Windows ...................95
Automatic Door Locks ........................42
Automatic Headlights ........................63
Automatic High Beams .......................66
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............92
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .269
Automatic Transmission ..................271, 481
Adding Fluid .......................... .481
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................481
598 INDEX

Fluid Change.......................... .481
Fluid Level Check .....................479, 480
Fluid Type ............................ .479
Special Additives ........................ .480
Torque Converter ....................... .277
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................42
Auto Up Power Windows .....................96
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........119
Auxiliary Power Outlet ......................119
Battery .............................. .148, 454
Charging System Light ....................148
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................22
Belts, Seat ............................... .253
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .184
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................466
B-Pillar Location .......................... .485
Brake Assist System ........................ .170
Brake Control System, Electronic ................169
Brake Fluid .............................. .478
Brake System ......................... .478, 512
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .512
Fluid Check ........................... .478
Master Cylinder ........................ .478Parking
.............................. .264
Warning Light .......................... .144
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................270
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................68
Bulbs, Light ............................. .255
Camera, Rear ............................ .363
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .521
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. .365, 435
Oil (Engine) ..................... .451, 452, 456
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................476
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................252, 517
Cargo Area Features ....................... .107
Cargo Compartment ....................... .107
Car

go Load Floor ......................... .107
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .107
Car Washes .............................. .506
Cellular Phone ........................... .569
Certification Label ......................... .367
Changing A Flat Tire .....................414, 481
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .164
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............252
Checks, Safety ............................ .252
Child Restraint ........................... .234
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INDEX 599

Child RestraintsBooster Seats ........................... .238
Child Restraints ........................ .234
Child Seat Installation .....................249
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........245
Infants And Child Restraints ................237
LATCH Positions ........................ .240
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......240
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........237
Seating Positions ........................ .239
Child Safety Locks ..........................42
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .515
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .498
Climate Control ............................76
Manual ................................76
Coin Holder ..............................115
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .262
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................590
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .497
Console .................................115
Console, Floor .............................115
Contract, Service .......................... .594
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............476
Cooling System ........................... .474Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)
.................475
Coolant Capacity ........................ .521
Coolant Level .......................... .477
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................477
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................474
Inspection ......................... .474, 477
Points To Remember ..................... .477
Pressure Cap ........................... .476
Radiator Cap .......................... .476
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........474, 521
Corrosion Protection ....................... .505
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................293
Cruise Light ............................. .162
Cupholders ...............................

118
Customer Assistance ....................... .592
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ...............69
Daytime Running Lights ......................64
Dealer Service ............................ .455
Defroster, Rear Window .......................75
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .253
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................66
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
600 INDEX

Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........150
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .............69
Park ................................. .160
Passing ................................66
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .143
Security Alarm ......................... .146
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........153, 195
Traction Control ........................ .176
Turn Signal ....................65, 66, 161, 255
Vanity Mirror ........................ .62, 119
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .147, 161
Load Floor, Cargo ......................... .107
Loading Vehicle ........................... .367
Tires................................. .485
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .140
Battery Saver On ........................ .140
Electrical Load Reduction ...................140
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................140
Locks Auto Unlock .............................42
Child Protection ..........................42
Power Door .............................37
Low Tire Pressure System .....................195
Lubrication, Body ......................... .466Luggage Carrier
.......................... .126
Lug Nuts ............................... .513
Maintenance Free Battery .....................454
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .447
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .150, 164
Manual, Service ........................... .596
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................50
Memory Seat ..............................50
Memory Seats And Radio .....................50
Methanol ............................... .515
Mirrors ..................................59
Heated .................................62
Outside ................................60
Rearview ........................... .59, 391
Vanity ............................. .62, 119
Modifications/Alterations,

Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................195
MOPAR Parts ............................ .595
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................65
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................264
Occupant Restraints ........................ .201
Oil, Engine .............................. .455
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INDEX 605

Capacity.............................. .521
Change Interval ........................ .455
Checking ............................. .453
Dipstick .............................. .453
Disposal .............................. .457
Filter ................................ .457
Filter Disposal .......................... .457
Identification Logo ...................... .456
Materials Added To ...................... .457
Pressure Warning Light ....................146
Recommendation .....................455, 521
Synthetic ............................. .457
Viscosity .......................... .456, 521
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .457
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .457
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .146
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................163
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............108
Operating Precautions ...................... .163
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................60
Overheating, Engine ....................... .436
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,596Paint Care
............................... .505
Parking Brake ............................ .264
ParkSense System, Rear ...................314, 321
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .527
Pets ................................... .251
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........485
Power Brakes ............................... .512
Door Locks ..............................37
Inverter .............................. .122
Lift Gate .............................. .105
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............119
Sunroof ................................97
Windows ...............................95
Pr

egnant Women And Seat Belts ................210
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .416
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................211
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .491
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............476
Radio Frequency General Information ................25, 32, 34, 41
Radio Operation .......................... .569
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .567
606 INDEX

Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ .384
Shift Lever Override ....................... .437
Shoulder Belts ............................ .204
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................60
Signals, Turn ....................... .66, 161, 255
Siri ................................ .586, 587
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................500
Snow Tires .............................. .496
Spare Tire ........................ .496, 497, 498
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .293
Cancel ............................... .293
Resume .............................. .293
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............290, 293
Starting ..................................29
Cold Weather .......................... .262
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .262
Remote ................................29
Steering Column Controls .........................65
Tilt Column .............................57
Wheel, Heated ...........................58
Wheel, Tilt ..............................57
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................567Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .567
Storage
..................................117
Storage, Vehicle .............................93
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .437
Sun Roof .................................97
Sun Visor Extension .........................62
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........217
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .178
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .457
System, Remote Starting ......................29
Telescoping Steering Column ...................57
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............92
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .107
Tilt Steering Column .........................57
Time Delay, Headlight ........................64
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............485
Tire Markings ............................ .481
T

ires......................... .255, 489, 496, 503
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .493
Air Pressure ........................... .489
Chains ............................... .500
Changing .......................... .414, 481
Compact Spare ......................... .497
General Information ...................489, 496
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INDEX 609