2017 Jeep Cherokee Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Cherokee
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
Essential Information
7
Symbols
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
11
FRONT VIEW
12
REAR VIEW
13
INSTRUMENT PANEL
14
INTERIOR
15
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
17
KEYS
21
Key Fob
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
22
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
22
Key Fob Battery Replacement
23
Programming Additional Key Fobs
25
Request For Additional Key Fobs
25
General Information
26
IGNITION SWITCH
26
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
26
Vehicle On Message
28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
29
How To Use Remote Start
29
Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped
30
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
31
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation — If Equipped
31
General Information
32
SENTRY KEY
32
Replacement Keys
33
Customer Key Programming
33
General Information
33
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
34
Rearming Of The System
34
To Arm The System
34
To Disarm The System
34
Security System Manual Override
35
DOORS
35
Manual Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
36
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
37
General Information
41
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
41
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
41
SEATS
42
Manual Seats — If Equipped
43
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
43
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
44
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
44
Power Seats — If Equipped
44
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward
45
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
46
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
46
Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment — If Equipped
47
To Lower The Rear Seat
47
To Raise The Rear Seat
48
Recliner Adjustment
48
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped
49
Programming The Memory Feature
50
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
50
Memory Position Recall
51
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
51
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
52
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
53
HEAD RESTRAINTS
53
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
54
Rear Head Restraints
55
STEERING WHEEL
57
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
57
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
57
MIRRORS
58
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
58
Electrochromic Mirror
59
Outside Mirrors
60
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
61
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
62
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
62
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
62
Headlight Switch
62
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
63
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
63
Headlight Time Delay
63
Lights-On Reminder
64
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
64
Fog Lights — If Equipped
64
Multifunction Lever
65
Turn Signals
65
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
66
High/Low Beam Switch
66
Flash-To-Pass
66
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
66
Battery Saver Feature
67
INTERIOR LIGHTS
67
Front Map/Reading Lights
67
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
68
Ambient Light Control — If Equipped
68
Dome Light Position
69
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
69
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
69
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
69
Windshield Wiper Operation
70
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
71
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
72
Intermittent Wiper System
73
Rear Window Features
74
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
74
Rear Window Defroster
75
CLIMATE CONTROLS
76
Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Overview
76
Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Descriptions
77
Climate Controls With A Touchscreen
81
Climate Control With A Touchscreen Descriptions
85
Climate Control Functions
89
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
90
Automatic Operation
90
Manual Operation Override
91
Operating Tips
91
Summer Operation
91
Winter Operation
91
Vacation/Storage
92
Window Fogging
92
Outside Air Intake
92
Cabin Air Filter
92
Operating Tips Chart
93
WINDOWS
94
Power Window Controls
94
Auto-Down Feature
94
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
95
Reset Auto-Up
95
Window Lockout Switch
96
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
96
Opening Sunroof
97
Closing Sunroof
98
Venting Sunroof — Express
98
Opening Power Shade
99
Closing Power Shade
99
Pinch Protect Feature
99
Wind Buffeting
100
Sunroof Maintenance
100
Ignition Off Operation
100
HOOD
100
Opening The Hood
100
Closing The Hood
101
LIFTGATE
102
Opening
102
Closing
103
Cargo Area Features
103
Cargo Load Floor
103
Cargo Extension Panels
104
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
104
Rear Storage Bins
105
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
105
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
105
Programming A Rolling Code
106
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
107
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
108
Using HomeLink
109
Security
110
Troubleshooting Tips
110
General Information
110
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
111
Storage
111
Glove Compartment
111
Console Storage Compartment
112
Flip 'n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
113
Cupholders
114
Sun Visors
115
Power Outlets
115
Power Inverter — If Equipped
119
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
120
Wireless Charging Pad Operation
120
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
122
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
125
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
126
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
127
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY — IF EQUIPPED
128
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
129
Oil Change Reset
131
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
131
Speedometer
132
Vehicle Info
132
Driver Assist
132
Fuel Economy
134
Trip Info
134
Stop/Start – If Equipped
134
Audio
135
Stored Messages
135
Screen Setup
135
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped
136
Speed Warning — If Equipped
137
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
137
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
139
Red Telltale Lights
140
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
140
Air Bag Warning Light
140
Brake Warning Light
141
Vehicle Security Warning Light
142
Oil Pressure Warning Light
143
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
143
Engine Temperature Warning Light
144
Oil Temperature Warning Light
144
Battery Charge Warning Light
145
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
145
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped
146
Door Open Warning Light
146
Liftgate Open Warning Light
147
Hood Open Warning Light
147
Yellow Telltale Lights
148
Engine Malfunction Warning Light
148
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
149
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
150
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
150
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
152
Low Fuel Warning Light
152
Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped
153
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
153
Forward Collision Warning Off Warning (FCW) Light
153
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
154
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System Indicator Light
154
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
155
Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
156
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
156
LaneSense Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
157
Blue Telltale Lights
157
High Beam Indicator Light
157
Green Telltale Lights
158
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
158
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
158
Turn Signal Warning Lights
159
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
159
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
160
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
160
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Detected Light — If Equipped
161
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Light — If Equipped
161
White Telltale Lights
162
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
162
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
162
Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
163
Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
163
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
164
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
164
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
165
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
165
SAFETY
167
SAFETY FEATURES
168
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
168
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
169
Electronic Brake Control System
169
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
169
Brake System Warning Light
170
Brake Assist System (BAS)
170
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
170
Disabling And Enabling HSA
171
Towing With HSA
172
Traction Control System (TCS)
172
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
173
ESC Operating Modes
174
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light
176
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
177
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
177
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
178
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
178
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
178
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
178
Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
181
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
183
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
183
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
188
Modes Of Operation
189
General Information
190
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
190
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
190
Turning FCW On Or Off
192
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status
193
FCW Limited Warning
193
Service FCW Warning
194
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
194
Premium System
196
General Information
200
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
200
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
200
Important Safety Precautions
200
Seat Belt Systems
201
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
202
Lap/Shoulder Belts
203
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
205
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
207
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
207
Seat Belt Extender
208
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
209
Seat Belt Pretensioner
209
Energy Management Feature
209
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) (If Equipped)
210
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
211
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
213
Air Bag System Components
213
Air Bag Warning Light
214
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
215
Front Air Bags
215
Driver and Passenger Front Air Bag Features
216
Front Air Bag Operation
217
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
218
Knee Impact Bolsters
225
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags
225
Supplemental Side Air Bags
226
Air Bag System Components
229
If A Deployment Occurs
230
Enhanced Accident Response System
231
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
231
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
232
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
232
Child Restraints
233
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
234
Infant And Child Restraints
235
Older Children And Child Restraints
235
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
236
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
237
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
238
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
238
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
240
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
240
Center Seat LATCH
241
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
242
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt
243
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
244
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
244
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
245
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage
247
Transporting Pets
248
SAFETY TIPS
249
Transporting Passengers
249
Exhaust Gas
249
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
250
Seat Belts
250
Air Bag Warning Light
250
Defroster
250
Floor Mat Safety Information
250
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
252
Tires
252
Lights
252
Door Latches
252
Fluid Leaks
252
STARTING AND OPERATING
253
STARTING PROCEDURES
257
Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine
257
Tip Start Feature
257
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
258
Extended Park Starting
258
If Engine Fails To Start
258
After Starting
259
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
259
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
260
PARKING BRAKE
260
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
260
Auto Park Brake
263
SafeHold
263
Brake Service Mode
264
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
265
Key Ignition Park Interlock
266
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
266
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission
266
Gear Ranges
268
PARK (P)
268
REVERSE (R)
270
NEUTRAL (N)
270
DRIVE (D)
270
SPORT — If Equipped
271
Transmission Limp Home Mode
271
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
272
Torque Converter Clutch
273
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
273
1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If Equipped
273
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) — If Equipped
274
Shift Positions
275
NEUTRAL
275
4WD LOW
275
Shifting Procedures
276
Shifting Into 4X4 LOW
276
Shifting Out Of 4X4 LOW
276
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
277
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If Equipped
278
SELEC-TERRAIN
279
Description
279
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
280
POWER STEERING
280
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
281
Automatic Mode
282
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
282
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
283
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
284
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
285
System Malfunction
285
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
285
To Activate
286
To Set A Desired Speed
286
To Vary The Speed Setting
286
To Accelerate For Passing
287
To Resume Speed
287
To Deactivate
288
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
288
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
290
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
290
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
291
To Activate/Deactivate
291
To Cancel
292
To Turn Off
292
To Resume
293
To Vary The Speed Setting
293
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
295
Overtake Aid
298
ACC Operation At Stop
298
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
299
Display Warnings And Maintenance
299
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
299
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
301
Service ACC/FCW Warning
301
Precautions While Driving With ACC
302
Towing A Trailer
302
Offset Driving
302
Turns And Bends
303
Using ACC On Hills
303
Lane Changing
304
Narrow Vehicles
304
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
305
General Information
305
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
305
To Set A Desired Speed
306
To Vary The Speed Setting
306
To Cancel
307
To Resume Speed
308
To Turn Off
308
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
308
ParkSense Sensors
308
ParkSense Warning Display
309
ParkSense Display
309
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
313
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
313
Cleaning The ParkSense System
314
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
314
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
315
ParkSense Sensors
317
ParkSense Warning Display
317
ParkSense Display
317
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
326
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
326
Cleaning The ParkSense System
327
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
327
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
329
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park Assist System
330
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
331
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
340
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
349
LaneSense Operation
349
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
350
LaneSense Warning Message
351
Changing LaneSense Status
356
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
356
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
358
VEHICLE LOADING
359
Certification Label
359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
360
Payload
360
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
360
Tire Size
360
Rim Size
360
Inflation Pressure
360
Curb Weight
360
Loading
361
TRAILER TOWING
361
Common Towing Definitions
361
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
362
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
362
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
362
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
362
Tongue Weight (TW)
362
Frontal Area
362
Trailer Sway Control
363
Weight-Carrying Hitch
363
Weight-Distributing Hitch
363
Trailer Hitch Classification
364
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
365
Trailer And Tongue Weight
366
Towing Requirements
366
Towing Requirements — Tires
367
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
368
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
369
Towing Tips
370
Automatic Transmission
370
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
371
Cooling System
371
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
372
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
372
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
373
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit
374
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
374
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
375
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
377
DRIVING TIPS
379
On-Road Driving Tips
379
Off-Road Driving Tips
379
Driving Through Water
379
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
380
Hill Climbing
380
Traction Downhill
381
After Driving Off-Road
381
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
383
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
385
ASSIST AND 9–1–1 MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
385
BULB REPLACEMENT
390
Replacement Bulbs
390
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
391
Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
391
Bi-Halogen Headlamps
392
Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps
392
Front Fog Lamp
393
Rear Turn Signal Lamp
393
Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamp
393
License Plate Lamp
394
FUSES
394
General Information
394
Underhood Fuses
395
Interior Fuses
406
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
407
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
407
Preparations For Jacking
409
Jacking Instructions
409
Road Tire Installation
415
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
416
Tire Service Kit Storage
416
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
417
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
417
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
418
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
420
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
420
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
420
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
420
(D) Drive Vehicle:
422
(E) After Driving:
422
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
423
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
424
Preparations For Jump-Start
424
Jump Starting Procedure
426
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
427
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
427
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
428
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
429
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
429
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
431
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
433
4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit
433
4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer Unit
433
Recovery Strap — If Equipped
434
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
435
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
435
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
437
SCHEDULED SERVICING
439
Maintenance Plan
441
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
442
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
443
2.4L Compartment
443
3.2L Compartment
444
Checking Oil Level
445
Adding Washer Fluid
445
Maintenance-Free Battery
446
DEALER SERVICE
447
Engine Oil
447
Change Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine
447
Gasoline Engine Oil Selection
447
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
447
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine
448
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.2L Engine
448
Synthetic Engine Oils
448
Materials Added To Engine Oil
448
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
449
Engine Oil Filter
449
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
449
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement
449
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
452
Air Conditioner Maintenance
453
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
454
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
454
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
455
Body Lubrication
457
Windshield Wiper Blades
458
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
458
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
460
Exhaust System
462
Cooling System
464
Engine Coolant Checks
464
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
465
Selection Of Coolant
465
Adding Coolant
466
Cooling System Pressure Cap
467
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
467
Coolant Level
467
Points To Remember
468
Brake System
468
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
469
Automatic Transmission
470
Selection Of Lubricant
470
Special Additives
470
Fluid Level Check
471
Fluid And Filter Changes
471
RAISING THE VEHICLE
471
TIRES
471
Tire Safety Information
471
Tire Markings
472
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
473
Tire Terminology And Definitions
474
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
475
Loading
476
Tires — General Information
478
Tire Pressure
478
Tire Inflation Pressures
480
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
480
Radial Ply Tires
481
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
481
Tire Spinning
482
Tread Wear Indicators
482
Life Of Tire
483
Replacement Tires
483
Tire Types
485
All Season Tires — If Equipped
485
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
485
Snow Tires
485
Spare Tires — If Equipped
486
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
486
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
486
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
487
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
487
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
487
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
489
Tire Rotation Recommendations
491
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
492
Treadwear
492
Traction Grades
492
Temperature Grades
493
STORING THE VEHICLE
493
BODYWORK
494
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
494
What Causes Corrosion?
495
Body And Underbody Maintenance
495
Cleaning Headlights
495
Preserving The Bodywork
495
Washing
495
Special Care
496
INTERIORS
496
Seats And Fabric Parts
496
Seat Belt Maintenance
496
Plastic And Coated Parts
497
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
497
Leather Parts
498
Glass Surfaces
498
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
499
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
500
BRAKE SYSTEM
501
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
501
Torque Specifications
501
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
503
Reformulated Gasoline
503
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
503
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
504
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
504
MMT In Gasoline
504
Materials Added To Fuel
505
Fuel System Cautions
505
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
506
FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
506
E-85 General Information
506
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
506
Fuel Requirements
507
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
507
Starting
508
Cruising Range
508
Replacement Parts
508
Maintenance
508
FLUID CAPACITIES
509
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
510
Engine
510
Chassis
512
MULTIMEDIA
513
UCONNECT RADIOS
515
PERSONALIZED MENU BAR
515
CYBERSECURITY
515
UCONNECT SETTINGS
517
Buttons On The Faceplate
518
Buttons On The Touchscreen
518
Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings — Uconnect 5.0 Settings
518
Display
519
Voice
520
Clock & Date
521
Safety/Assistance
522
Lights
526
Doors & Locks
528
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
529
Engine Off Options
530
Compass Settings — If Equipped
531
Audio
532
Phone/Bluetooth
534
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
535
Restore Settings
536
Clear Personal Data
536
Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings — Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings
537
Display
538
Voice
540
Clock
540
Safety/Assistance
541
Lights
545
Doors & Locks
547
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
549
Engine Off Options
550
Audio
551
Phone/Bluetooth
552
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
553
Restore Settings
554
Clear Personal Data
554
System Information
554
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
555
Radio Operation
555
CD Player
556
MEDIA HUB — IF EQUIPPED
556
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
557
Regulatory And Safety Information
557
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
558
Introducing Uconnect
558
Get Started
559
Basic Voice Commands
560
Radio
561
Media
562
Phone
563
Voice Text Reply
564
Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV)
565
Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV)
566
Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV)
567
Register (8.4/8.4 NAV)
567
Vehicle Health Alert
568
Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV)
568
Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV)
569
Yelp (8.4/8.4 NAV)
570
SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)
571
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
572
Getting Started
573
Do Not Disturb
574
General Information
575
Additional Information
576
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
576
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
577
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
578
Prepare For The Appointment
578
Prepare A List
578
Be Reasonable With Requests
578
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
578
FCA US LLC Customer Center
579
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
579
In Mexico Contact
579
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
579
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
579
Service Contract
580
WARRANTY INFORMATION
581
MOPAR PARTS
581
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
581
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
581
In Canada
581
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
581
INDEX
583
FAQ about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Manual
What contains the 2017 Cherokee manual?
The Jeep Cherokee owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Jeep to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Jeep Cherokee. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Jeep Cherokee 2017 owner's manual:
- Maintenance for your Jeep Cherokee, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Jeep Cherokee owners can do
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Best practice for driving your Jeep Cherokee
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
Where to download the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Owners Manual?
The Jeep Cherokee owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Jeep Cherokee year 2017 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2017 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Jeep Cherokee (2017) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2017 is available in English.
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