2014 Jeep Cherokee Owner's Manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Cherokee
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
15
Key Fob — If Equipped
16
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
17
SENTRY KEY®
18
Replacement Keys
20
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
21
Rearming Of The System
21
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
22
Security System Manual Override
23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
24
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
26
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks
26
Flash Lights With Remote Key
26
Headlight Illumination On Approach
26
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
26
Sound Horn With Lock
27
Using The Panic Alarm
27
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Transmitter Battery Replacement
28
General Information
31
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
32
How To Use Remote Start
32
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
33
To Enter Remote Start Mode
34
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
34
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
34
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
35
DOOR LOCKS
36
Manual Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks
37
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
38
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
38
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
38
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
39
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
40
WINDOWS
46
Power Windows
46
AUTO-Down Feature
47
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
47
Reset Auto-Up
48
Window Lockout Switch
48
Wind Buffeting
49
LIFTGATE
49
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
51
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
54
Lap/Shoulder Belts
57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
58
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
62
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
63
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
64
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
64
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
65
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
65
Energy Management Feature
65
Seat Belt Pretensioning
66
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
66
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
67
Seat Belt Extender
67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
68
Air Bag System Components
70
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
70
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
71
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
72
Knee Impact Bolsters
74
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags
74
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
75
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
75
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
77
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
85
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
85
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
86
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
86
Front And Side Impact Sensors
87
Enhanced Accident Response System
87
If A Deployment Occurs
88
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
89
Air Bag Warning Light
90
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
91
Child Restraints
92
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
94
Infants And Child Restraints
95
Older Children And Child Restraints
96
Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped
97
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
98
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
100
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
101
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
104
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
105
Center Seat LATCH
105
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
108
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
109
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
110
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
110
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
112
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
113
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
115
Transporting Pets
116
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
116
SAFETY TIPS
117
Transporting Passengers
117
Exhaust Gas
118
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
119
Seat Belts
119
Air Bag Warning Light
119
Defroster
119
Floor Mat Safety Information
119
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
121
Tires
121
Lights
121
Door Latches
121
Fluid Leaks
121
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
123
MIRRORS
130
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
130
Assist And 9–1–1 Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
130
Outside Mirrors
136
Power Mirrors
136
Models With Express Window Feature
137
Models Without Express Window Feature
137
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
137
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
138
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
138
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
139
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
140
Rear Cross Path
146
Modes Of Operation
147
General Information
149
SEATS
149
Power Seats — If Equipped
150
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward
150
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
151
Manual Seats — If Equipped
152
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
152
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
153
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
154
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
154
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
156
Head Restraints
156
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
157
Rear Head Restraints
158
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
159
Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
159
To Lower The Rear Seat
160
To Raise The Rear Seat
160
Recliner Adjustment
161
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
161
Programming The Memory Feature
162
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
164
Memory Position Recall
164
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
165
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
166
LIGHTS
168
Headlight Switch
168
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
169
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
169
Headlight Time Delay
169
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
170
To Activate
171
To Deactivate
171
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
172
Lights-On Reminder
172
Fog Lights — If Equipped
172
Multifunction Lever
173
Turn Signals
174
Lane Change Assist
174
High/Low Beam Switch
174
Flash-To-Pass
175
Front Map/Reading Lights
175
Interior Lights
176
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
176
Ambient Light Control — If Equipped
177
Dome Light Position
177
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
177
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
177
Battery Saver Feature
178
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
178
Windshield Wiper Operation
179
Intermittent Wiper System
180
Windshield Washer Operation
181
Mist
182
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
183
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
183
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
185
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
186
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
187
To Activate
188
To Set A Desired Speed
188
To Deactivate
189
To Resume Speed
189
To Vary The Speed Setting
189
To Accelerate For Passing
190
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
191
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
191
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
194
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
195
To Activate/Deactivate
196
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
197
To Cancel
198
To Turn Off
198
To Resume
198
To Vary The Speed Setting
199
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
201
Overtake Aid
205
ACC Operation At Stop
205
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
206
Display Warnings And Maintenance
207
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
207
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
209
Service ACC/FCW Warning
210
Precautions While Driving With ACC
210
Towing A Trailer
210
Offset Driving
210
Turns And Bends
211
Using ACC On Hills
212
Lane Changing
212
Narrow Vehicles
213
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
214
General Information
214
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
214
To Set A Desired Speed
215
To Vary The Speed Setting
215
To Cancel
217
To Resume Speed
218
To Turn Off
218
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED
218
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
218
Turning FCW ON Or OFF
220
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status
222
FCW Limited Warning
222
Service FCW Warning
223
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
223
LaneSense Operation
223
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF
224
LaneSense Warning Message
225
Changing LaneSense Status
234
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
234
ParkSense® Sensors
235
ParkSense® Warning Display
235
ParkSense® Display
236
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
240
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
241
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
241
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
242
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
244
ParkSense® Sensors
246
ParkSense® Warning Display
246
ParkSense® Display
247
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
256
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System
257
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
258
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
258
PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
261
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense® Active Park Assist System
262
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
265
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
274
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
286
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
288
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
289
Programming A Rolling Code
289
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
291
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
292
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
292
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
293
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
294
Using HomeLink®
294
Security
294
Troubleshooting Tips
295
General Information
296
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
297
Opening Sunroof — Express
298
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
299
Closing Sunroof — Express
299
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
299
Venting Sunroof — Express
299
Opening Power Shade — Express
300
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode
300
Closing Power Shade — Express
300
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode
301
Pinch Protect Feature
301
Wind Buffeting
301
Sunroof Maintenance
301
Ignition OFF Operation
302
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
302
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
306
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF EQUIPPED
307
Wireless Charging Pad Operation
308
CUPHOLDERS
311
STORAGE
312
Glove Compartment
312
Console Storage Compartment
312
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
314
CARGO AREA FEATURES
315
Cargo Load Floor
315
Cargo Extension Panels
316
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
316
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
317
Rear Storage Bins
319
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
319
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
319
Rear Window Defroster
320
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
321
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
323
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
325
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
326
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
327
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
328
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
337
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display
339
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 7” Display
350
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
362
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
363
EVIC Selectable Menu Items
366
Speedometer
366
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
366
Driver Assist Menu
367
Fuel Economy
368
Trip Info
369
Audio
369
Stored Messages
369
Screen Setup
369
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
370
Uconnect® SETTINGS
372
Hard-Keys
373
Soft-Keys
374
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0/8.4 Settings
374
Display
374
Clock
376
Safety/Assistance
377
Lights
382
Doors & Locks
384
Auto-On Comfort
386
Engine Off Options
386
Compass Settings
387
Audio
388
Phone/Bluetooth®
389
Radio Setup — If Equipped
390
Restore Settings
390
Clear Personal Data
390
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
390
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
391
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
392
Radio Operation
392
CD Player
393
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
393
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
394
General Information
394
CLIMATE CONTROLS
395
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped
395
Front Blower Control
396
Temperature Control
396
Air Conditioning Operation
396
MAX A/C
397
Mode Control (Air Direction)
397
Panel Mode
397
Bi-Level Mode
398
Floor Mode
398
Mix Mode
398
Defrost Mode
398
Recirculation Control
398
Air Outlets
399
Economy Mode
399
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
399
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped
400
Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped
405
Climate Control Functions
410
A/C (Air Conditioning)
410
Recirculation
411
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
412
Automatic Operation
412
Manual Operation Override
412
Operating Tips
413
Summer Operation
413
Winter Operation
413
Vacation Storage
413
Window Fogging
414
Outside Air Intake
414
A/C Air Filter
414
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
415
STARTING AND OPERATING
417
STARTING PROCEDURES
422
Normal Starting
422
Tip Start Feature
422
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
423
Extended Park Starting
423
If Engine Fails To Start
423
With Tip Start
424
After Starting
424
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
425
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
426
Key Ignition Park Interlock
428
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
428
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission
428
Gear Ranges
430
PARK (P)
430
REVERSE (R)
433
NEUTRAL (N)
433
DRIVE (D)
433
SPORT — IF EQUIPPED
435
Transmission Limp Home Mode
435
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
436
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
437
1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) — If Equipped
437
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) — If Equipped
438
Shift Positions
439
NEUTRAL
439
4WD LOW
440
Shifting Procedures
440
Shifting Into 4WD LOW
440
Shifting Out Of 4WD LOW
441
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
442
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If Equipped
444
SELEC-TERRAIN™
445
Description
445
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages
447
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
447
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
448
When To Use 4WD LOW Range
448
Driving Through Water
448
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
449
Hill Climbing
450
Traction Downhill
451
After Driving Off-Road
451
POWER STEERING
452
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
453
Auto Park Brake
457
Safehold
458
Brake Service Mode
459
BRAKE SYSTEM
460
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
461
Anti-Lock Brake System
461
Traction Control System (TCS)
464
Brake Assist System (BAS)
464
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
465
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
466
Towing With HSA
467
Disabling And Enabling HSA
468
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
468
Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
472
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
476
ESC Operating Modes
477
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
480
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
481
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
482
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
482
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
482
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
483
Tire Markings
483
Tire Sizing Chart
484
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
487
Tire Terminology And Definitions
488
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
490
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
490
Tire And Loading Information Placard
490
Loading
491
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
494
Tire Pressure
494
Safety
494
Economy
495
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
495
Tire Inflation Pressures
496
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
497
Radial Ply Tires
497
Tire Types
498
All Season Tires — If Equipped
498
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
498
Snow Tires
499
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
499
Spare Tires — If Equipped
500
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
500
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
500
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
501
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
501
Tire Spinning
502
Tread Wear Indicators
503
Life Of Tire
503
Replacement Tires
504
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
506
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
508
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
510
Base System
513
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
514
Service TPMS Warning
514
Premium System — If Equipped
516
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
517
SERVICE TPMS Warning
518
General Information
521
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
521
Reformulated Gasoline
523
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
523
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
524
MMT In Gasoline
524
Materials Added To Fuel
525
Fuel System Cautions
525
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
526
ADDING FUEL
527
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
529
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
529
VEHICLE LOADING
530
Certification Label
530
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
530
Payload
530
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
530
Tire Size
531
Rim Size
531
Inflation Pressure
531
Curb Weight
531
Loading
531
TRAILER TOWING
532
Common Towing Definitions
532
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
532
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
533
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
533
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
533
Tongue Weight (TW)
534
Frontal Area
534
Trailer Sway Control — Mechanical
534
Weight-Carrying Hitch
534
Weight-Distributing Hitch
535
Trailer Hitch Classification
536
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
537
Trailer And Tongue Weight
538
Towing Requirements
539
Towing Requirements — Tires
541
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
541
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
542
Towing Tips
544
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
544
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
544
Cooling System
544
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
545
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
545
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
546
Recreational Towing — 4WD Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit
547
Recreational Towing — 4WD Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
547
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
548
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
551
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
553
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
555
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
555
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
556
Torque Specifications
556
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
558
TIREFIT Storage
558
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
559
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
559
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
560
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
562
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
562
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
563
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
563
(D) Drive Vehicle:
566
(E) After Driving:
566
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
567
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
568
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
569
Preparations For Jacking
571
Jacking Instructions
572
Road Tire Installation
579
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
580
Preparations For Jump-Start
580
Jump-Starting Procedure
582
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
584
RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED
585
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
587
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
587
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
589
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit
590
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer Unit
591
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
593
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
595
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L
596
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
597
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
598
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
598
REPLACEMENT PARTS
600
DEALER SERVICE
600
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
600
Engine Oil
602
Checking Oil Level
602
Change Engine Oil
602
Engine Oil Selection
603
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
603
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine
603
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.2L Engine
604
Synthetic Engine Oils
604
Materials Added To Engine Oil
604
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
604
Engine Oil Filter
605
Engine Oil Filter Selection
605
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
605
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
605
Maintenance-Free Battery
606
Air Conditioner Maintenance
607
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
608
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf — If Equipped
608
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
609
Body Lubrication
609
Windshield Wiper Blades
609
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
610
Adding Washer Fluid
611
Exhaust System
612
Cooling System
614
Engine Coolant Checks
615
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
615
Selection Of Coolant
616
Adding Coolant
617
Cooling System Pressure Cap
618
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
619
Coolant Level
619
Points To Remember
619
Brake System
621
Brake Master Cylinder
621
Automatic Transmission
623
Selection Of Lubricant
623
Special Additives
623
Fluid Level Check
624
Fluid And Filter Changes
624
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
625
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
625
What Causes Corrosion?
625
Washing
625
Special Care
626
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
627
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
628
Interior Care
628
Cleaning Headlights
629
Glass Surfaces
629
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
630
Seat Belt Maintenance
630
FUSES
631
Power Distribution Center
632
Interior Fuses
642
VEHICLE STORAGE
644
REPLACEMENT BULBS
644
BULB REPLACEMENT
645
Low Beam And High Beam Headlamps
645
Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
645
Bi-Halogen Headlamps
646
Front Turn Signals
647
Front Fog Lamp
647
Front Fog Lamp (Trailhawk)
648
Rear Turn Signal Lamp
648
Back-up Lamp
649
License Plate Lamp
649
FLUID CAPACITIES
650
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
651
Engine
651
Chassis
652
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
653
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
654
Maintenance Chart
656
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
659
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
661
Prepare For The Appointment
661
Prepare A List
661
Be Reasonable With Requests
661
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
661
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
662
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
662
In Mexico Contact:
663
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
663
Service Contract
663
WARRANTY INFORMATION
664
MOPAR® PARTS
665
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
665
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
665
In Canada
665
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
666
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
667
Treadwear
667
Traction Grades
667
Temperature Grades
668
INDEX
669
2014 Jeep Cherokee Overview
Introduction
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee emerges as a versatile and stylish mid-size SUV that reinvigorates the brand's iconic ruggedness with a modern twist. Blending a robust off-road capability with everyday usability, the Cherokee is designed to cater to adventure seekers and urban dwellers alike. Its sleek exterior design marries aerodynamic lines with a muscular stance, making it a compelling vehicle for all terrains.
Powertrains
The Cherokee offers a choice of two advanced powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that churns out 184 horsepower, providing a balanced combination of efficiency and performance. For those seeking more power, the optional 3.2-liter V6 engine delivers 271 horsepower, enhancing towing capacity and on-road dynamics. Both engines are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to smooth gear transitions and improved fuel economy, making it suitable for both city commutes and weekend escapes.
Trims
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is available in four well-equipped trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk. Each trim is designed to meet varying needs, from the budget-friendly Sport to the luxurious Limited, offering features such as leather upholstery, advanced infotainment systems, and premium audio options. The Trailhawk trim amplifies off-road capability with features like all-terrain tires and enhanced suspension, ensuring that adventurers can tackle rugged landscapes with confidence.
Features
Standard features include a touch-screen infotainment system with smartphone integration, and a rearview camera ensuring convenience and safety. Higher trims provide additional luxuries such as navigation, a panoramic sunroof, and advanced safety technologies like blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. The spacious interior can comfortably seat up to five passengers, complemented by ample cargo space, making it perfect for both daily tasks and longer road trips.
Owner's Manual
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual serves as a comprehensive guide for new owners, providing essential information regarding vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Detailed instructions assist in understanding vehicle features, safety guidelines, and care routines, ensuring that Cherokee owners can maximize their vehicle's performance and longevity. With this manual in hand, drivers can confidently embark on any journey, equipped with the knowledge to enhance their driving experience.
User manual download
The Jeep Cherokee owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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