Replacing Exterior Bulbs; Fuses; General Information - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

Replacing Exterior Bulbs

LED Bulb Service
Your vehicle may be equipped with LED
lamps, please see an authorized dealer for
service.

FUSES

WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use

an appropriate replacement fuse with
the same amp rating as the original fuse.
Never replace a fuse with another fuse of
higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other mate-
rial. Do not place a fuse inside a circuit
breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to
use proper fuses may result in serious
personal injury, fire and/or property
damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that

the ignition is off and that all the other
services are switched off and/or disen-
gaged.
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WARNING! (Continued)
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact

an authorized dealer.
If a general protection fuse for safety

systems (air
system), power unit systems (engine
system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized
dealer.
If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box, and the windshield wiper
motors with water.

General Information

The fuses protect electrical systems against
excessive current.
When a device does not work, you must
check the fuse element inside the blade fuse
for a break/melt.
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bag system, braking
CAUTION!
Also, please be aware that when using power
outlets for extended periods of time with the
engine off, may result in vehicle battery
discharge.
Blade Fuses
1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse With A Good/Functional
Fuse Element.
3 — Blade Fuse With A Bad/Not Functional
Fuse Element (Blown Fuse).