2018 Jeep Cherokee Owner's Manual

2018 Jeep Cherokee owners manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Cherokee
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
5.74 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
8
Essential Information
8
Symbols
8
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
23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
23
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote Control
24
Programming Additional Key Fobs
27
Request For Additional Key Fobs
27
General Information
27
IGNITION SWITCH
27
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped
27
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
28
Vehicle On Message
30
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
31
How To Use Remote Start
31
Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument Cluster Display
32
To Enter Remote Start Mode
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
33
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
33
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation — If Equipped
33
General Information
34
SENTRY KEY
34
Replacement Keys
35
Customer Key Programming
35
General Information
35
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
36
Rearming Of The System
36
To Arm The System
36
To Disarm The System
36
Security System Manual Override
37
DOORS
37
Manual Door Locks
37
Power Door Locks
38
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
39
General Information
43
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
43
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
43
SEATS
44
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
45
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
45
Manual Seat Height Adjustment
46
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
46
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
47
Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment — If Equipped
47
Recliner Adjustment
47
Power Seats — If Equipped
48
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward
48
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
49
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped
50
Programming The Memory Feature
50
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
51
Memory Position Recall
51
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
52
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
52
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
53
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
54
To Lower The Rear Seat
54
To Raise The Rear Seat
55
HEAD RESTRAINTS
55
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
55
Rear Head Restraints
57
STEERING WHEEL
58
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
58
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
59
MIRRORS
60
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
60
Electrochromic Mirror
60
Outside Mirrors
61
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
63
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
63
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
63
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
64
Multifunction Lever
64
Headlight Switch
64
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
65
High/Low Beam Switch
65
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
65
Flash-To-Pass
65
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
65
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
66
Headlight Time Delay
66
Lights-On Reminder
67
Fog Lights — If Equipped
67
Turn Signals
67
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
68
Battery Saver
68
INTERIOR LIGHTS
68
Interior Courtesy Lights
68
Front Map/Reading Lights
68
Dome Light Position
69
Ambient Light Control — If Equipped
69
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
70
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
70
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
70
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
70
Windshield Wiper Operation
71
Intermittent Wiper System
73
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
73
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
75
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
76
CLIMATE CONTROLS
76
Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Overview
76
Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Descriptions
78
Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview
82
Climate Control With A Touchscreen Descriptions
86
Climate Control Functions
91
A/C (Air Conditioning)
91
Recirculation
91
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
92
Automatic Operation
92
Manual Operation Override
92
Operating Tips
92
Summer Operation
92
Winter Operation
93
Vacation/Storage
93
Window Fogging
93
Outside Air Intake
93
Cabin Air Filter
94
Operating Tips Chart
94
WINDOWS
94
Power Window Controls
94
Auto-Down Feature
95
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
95
Reset Auto-Up
96
Window Lockout Switch
96
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
97
Opening Sunroof
98
Closing Sunroof
99
Wind Buffeting
99
Opening Power Shade
99
Closing Power Shade
100
Pinch Protect Feature
100
Venting Sunroof
100
Sunroof Maintenance
100
Ignition Off Operation
100
HOOD
101
Opening The Hood
101
Closing The Hood
102
LIFTGATE
102
Opening
102
Closing
104
Cargo Area Features
104
Cargo Load Floor
104
Cargo Extension Panels
104
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
104
Rear Storage Bins
105
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
106
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
106
Programming A Rolling Code
106
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
108
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
109
Using HomeLink
110
Security
110
Troubleshooting Tips
110
General Information
111
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
112
Storage
112
Glove Compartment
112
Console Storage Compartment
112
Cupholders
113
Sun Visors
114
Power Outlets
115
Power Inverter — If Equipped
118
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
119
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
121
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
122
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
124
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
125
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
125
Oil Change Reset — If Equipped
127
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
128
Speedometer
128
Vehicle Info
128
Driver Assist
129
Fuel Economy
130
Trip Info
131
Stop/Start – If Equipped
131
Audio
131
Stored Messages
131
Screen Setup
131
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
133
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
135
Red Warning Lights
135
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
135
— Air Bag Warning Light
135
— Brake Warning Light
136
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
137
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
137
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
137
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
137
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
138
— Battery Charge Warning Light
138
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
138
— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
138
— Door Open Warning Light
139
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
139
— Hood Open Warning Light
139
Yellow Warning Lights
139
— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
139
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
140
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped
140
— Electronic Park Brake Warning Light
140
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
141
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
142
— Low Fuel Warning Light
142
— Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
143
— Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
143
— Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
143
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
143
— Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
143
— LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
143
— Service LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
143
— Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light — If Equipped
143
Yellow Indicator Lights
144
Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
— 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
— NEUTRAL Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
— Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
144
Green Indicator Lights
144
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Vehicle Light — If Equipped
144
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Vehicle Light — If Equipped
144
— ECO Mode Indicator Light
144
— Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
145
— Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
145
White Indicator Lights
145
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
145
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Light — If Equipped
145
— Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
146
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
146
— Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
146
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
146
Blue Indicator Lights
146
— High Beam Indicator Light
146
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
147
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
147
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
148
SAFETY
151
SAFETY FEATURES
152
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
152
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
153
Electronic Brake Control System
153
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
153
Brake System Warning Light
154
Brake Assist System (BAS)
154
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
154
Disabling And Enabling HSA
155
Towing With HSA
156
Traction Control System (TCS)
156
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
157
ESC Operating Modes
158
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
160
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
161
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
161
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
162
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
162
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
162
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
162
Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
165
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
168
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
168
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
173
Modes Of Operation
174
General Information
174
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
175
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
175
Turning FCW On Or Off
176
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status
177
FCW Limited Warning
178
Service FCW Warning
178
General Information
178
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
179
Premium System
181
General Information
185
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
186
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
186
Important Safety Precautions
186
Seat Belt Systems
187
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
187
Lap/Shoulder Belts
188
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
191
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
192
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
192
Seat Belt Extender
194
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
194
Seat Belt Pretensioner
195
Energy Management Feature
195
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
195
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
197
Air Bag System Components
197
Air Bag Warning Light
197
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
198
Front Air Bags
199
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
200
Front Air Bag Operation
201
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
202
Knee Impact Bolsters
208
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags
209
Supplemental Side Air Bags
209
Air Bag System Components
213
If A Deployment Occurs
213
Enhanced Accident Response System
215
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
215
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
216
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
216
Child Restraints
217
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
218
Infant And Child Restraints
219
Older Children And Child Restraints
220
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
221
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
222
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
223
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
223
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
225
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
226
Center Seat LATCH
226
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
228
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
229
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
229
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
230
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
232
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
233
Transporting Pets
234
SAFETY TIPS
235
Transporting Passengers
235
Exhaust Gas
235
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
236
Seat Belts
236
Air Bag Warning Light
236
Defroster
236
Floor Mat Safety Information
236
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
238
Tires
238
Lights
238
Door Latches
238
Fluid Leaks
238
STARTING AND OPERATING
239
STARTING THE ENGINE
243
Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine
243
Tip Start Feature
243
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
244
Extended Park Starting
244
If Engine Fails To Start
244
After Starting
245
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
245
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
246
PARKING BRAKE
246
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
246
Auto Park Brake
249
SafeHold
249
Brake Service Mode
250
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
251
Key Ignition Park Interlock
252
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
252
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission
253
Gear Ranges
254
PARK (P)
254
REVERSE (R)
256
NEUTRAL (N)
256
DRIVE (D)
257
SPORT — If Equipped
258
Transmission Limp Home Mode
258
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
258
Torque Converter Clutch
259
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
260
1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If Equipped
260
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) — If Equipped
260
Shift Positions
261
NEUTRAL
261
4WD LOW
262
Shifting Procedures
262
Shifting Into 4X4 LOW
262
Shifting Out Of 4X4 LOW
263
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
263
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If Equipped
264
SELEC-TERRAIN
266
Description
266
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
267
POWER STEERING
267
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
268
Automatic Mode
268
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
269
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
269
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
270
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
271
System Malfunction
271
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
271
To Activate
272
To Set A Desired Speed
272
To Vary The Speed Setting
272
To Accelerate For Passing
274
To Resume Speed
274
To Deactivate
274
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
274
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
276
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
277
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
277
To Activate/Deactivate
278
To Cancel
279
To Turn Off
279
Resume
279
To Vary The Speed Setting
280
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
282
Overtake Aid
285
ACC Operation At Stop
285
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
285
Display Warnings And Maintenance
286
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
286
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
288
Service ACC/FCW Warning
288
Precautions While Driving With ACC
288
Towing A Trailer
288
Offset Driving
289
Turns And Bends
289
Using ACC On Hills
290
Lane Changing
290
Narrow Vehicles
291
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
291
General Information
292
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
292
To Set A Desired Speed
292
To Vary The Speed Setting
293
To Cancel
294
To Resume Speed
294
To Turn Off
294
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
295
ParkSense Sensors
295
ParkSense Warning Display
295
ParkSense Display
296
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
300
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
300
Cleaning The ParkSense System
301
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
301
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
303
ParkSense Sensors
304
ParkSense Warning Display
305
ParkSense Display
305
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
313
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
314
Cleaning The ParkSense System
315
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
315
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
316
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park Assist System
317
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
319
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
328
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
337
LaneSense Operation
337
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
338
LaneSense Warning Message
339
Changing LaneSense Status
344
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
344
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
346
VEHICLE LOADING
348
Certification Label
348
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
348
Payload
348
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
348
Tire Size
349
Rim Size
349
Inflation Pressure
349
Curb Weight
349
Loading
349
TRAILER TOWING
350
Common Towing Definitions
350
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
350
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
350
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
350
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
350
Tongue Weight (TW)
351
Trailer Frontal Area
351
Trailer Sway Control
351
Weight-Carrying Hitch
351
Weight-Distributing Hitch
351
Trailer Hitch Classification
352
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
353
Trailer And Tongue Weight
354
Towing Requirements
354
Towing Requirements — Tires
355
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
356
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
357
Towing Tips
358
Automatic Transmission
358
Speed Control — If Equipped
358
Cooling System
359
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
359
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
359
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
361
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit
361
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
362
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
362
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
365
DRIVING TIPS
366
On-Road Driving Tips
366
Off-Road Driving Tips
367
When To Use 4WD LOW Range
367
Driving Through Water
367
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
368
Hill Climbing
368
Traction Downhill
369
After Driving Off-Road
369
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
371
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
373
ASSIST AND 9–1–1 MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
373
BULB REPLACEMENT
378
Replacement Bulbs
378
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
378
Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
378
Bi-Halogen Headlamps
379
Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps
379
Front Fog Lamp
380
Bodyside Mounted Back-Up Lamp
380
Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamp
380
License Plate Lamp
381
FUSES
381
General Information
382
Underhood Fuses
383
Interior Fuses
390
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
391
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
391
Preparations For Jacking
393
Jacking Instructions
393
Road Tire Installation
399
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
400
Tire Service Kit Storage
400
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
401
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
401
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
402
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
404
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
404
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
404
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
404
(D) Drive Vehicle:
406
(E) After Driving:
406
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
407
JUMP STARTING
408
Preparations For Jump Start
408
Jump Starting Procedure
410
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
411
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
412
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
413
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
414
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
416
4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit
416
4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer Unit
417
Recovery Strap — If Equipped
417
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
418
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
418
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
419
SCHEDULED SERVICING
421
Maintenance Plan
422
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
424
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
425
2.4L Engine
425
3.2L Engine
426
Checking Oil Level
427
Adding Washer Fluid
427
Maintenance-Free Battery
428
DEALER SERVICE
429
Engine Oil
429
Change Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine
429
Gasoline Engine Oil Selection
429
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
429
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine
430
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.2L Engine
430
Synthetic Engine Oils
430
Materials Added To Engine Oil
430
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
431
Engine Oil Filter
431
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
431
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement
431
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
434
Air Conditioner Maintenance
435
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped
436
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
436
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
436
Body Lubrication
439
Windshield Wiper Blades
439
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
440
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
442
Exhaust System
444
Cooling System
445
Engine Coolant Checks
446
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
446
Selection Of Coolant
446
Adding Coolant
447
Cooling System Pressure Cap
448
Disposal Of Used Coolant
449
Coolant Level
449
Points To Remember
449
Brake System
450
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
450
Automatic Transmission
451
Selection Of Lubricant
451
Special Additives
452
Fluid Level Check
452
Fluid And Filter Changes
452
RAISING THE VEHICLE
453
TIRES
453
Tire Safety Information
453
Tire Markings
453
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
457
Tire Terminology And Definitions
458
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
459
Loading
460
Tires — General Information
463
Tire Pressure
463
Tire Inflation Pressures
464
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
465
Radial Ply Tires
465
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
466
Tire Spinning
466
Tread Wear Indicators
466
Life Of Tire
467
Replacement Tires
468
Tire Types
469
All Season Tires — If Equipped
469
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
469
Snow Tires
470
Spare Tires — If Equipped
470
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
470
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
471
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
471
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
472
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
472
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
474
Tire Rotation Recommendations
475
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
477
Treadwear
477
Traction Grades
477
Temperature Grades
477
STORING THE VEHICLE
478
BODYWORK
479
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
479
What Causes Corrosion?
479
Body And Underbody Maintenance
479
Cleaning Headlights
479
Preserving The Bodywork
480
Washing
480
Special Care
480
INTERIORS
481
Seats And Fabric Parts
481
Seat Belt Maintenance
481
Plastic And Coated Parts
481
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
482
Leather Parts
482
Glass Surfaces
482
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
485
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
486
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
487
Torque Specifications
487
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
488
2.4L And 3.2L Engines
488
Reformulated Gasoline
489
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
489
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
489
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
490
MMT In Gasoline
490
Materials Added To Fuel
490
Fuel System Cautions
491
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
491
FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
492
E-85 General Information
492
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
492
Fuel Requirements
492
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
493
Starting
493
Cruising Range
493
Replacement Parts
494
Maintenance
494
FLUID CAPACITIES
494
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
495
Engine
495
Chassis
496
MULTIMEDIA
497
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
499
DRAG & DROP MENU BAR
499
CYBERSECURITY
500
UCONNECT SETTINGS
501
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 3 Settings
502
Display
503
Voice
504
Clock & Date
505
Safety/Assistance
506
Lights
510
Doors & Locks
511
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
513
Engine Off Options
513
Audio
514
Compass Settings — If Equipped
516
Phone/Bluetooth
518
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
518
Restore Settings
519
Clear Personal Data
520
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 3C/3C NAV Settings
520
Display
521
Voice
523
Clock
523
Safety/Assistance
524
Lights
527
Doors & Locks
529
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
531
Engine Off Options
532
Audio
533
Phone/Bluetooth
534
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
534
Restore Settings
536
Clear Personal Data
536
System Information
536
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
537
Radio Operation
537
MEDIA HUB — IF EQUIPPED
538
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
538
Regulatory And Safety Information
538
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
540
Introducing Uconnect
540
Get Started
541
Basic Voice Commands
542
Radio
542
Media
543
Phone
544
Voice Text Reply
546
Climate (3C/3C NAV)
546
Navigation (3C NAV)
547
Voice Texting (3C/3C NAV) — If Equipped
548
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
549
Using Do Not Disturb
550
Uconnect Access (3C/3C NAV)
550
Register (3C/3C NAV)
551
Vehicle Health Alert
552
Mobile App (3C/3C NAV)
552
Yelp (3C/3C NAV)
553
SiriusXM Travel Link (3C/3C NAV)
554
General Information
555
Additional Information
555
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
557
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
558
Prepare For The Appointment
558
Prepare A List
558
Be Reasonable With Requests
558
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
558
FCA US LLC Customer Center
559
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
559
In Mexico Contact
559
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
559
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
559
Service Contract
560
WARRANTY INFORMATION
561
MOPAR PARTS
561
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
561
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
561
In Canada
561
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
561
INDEX
563

FAQ about the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Manual

What contains the 2018 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.

Where to download the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Owners Manual?

The Jeep Cherokee owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Jeep Cherokee year 2018 free?

Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2018 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

The Jeep Cherokee (2018) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2018 is available in English.

Manual Questions

Do you have questions about the 2018 Jeep Cherokee owners manual?
Fill the form below and someone will help you!