Automatic Transmission – If Equipped; Hydraulic Clutch Fluid – Manual Transmission; Manual Transmission – If Equipped - Jeep Cherokee Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped
Fluid Level Check
Your vehicle is equipped with a capped trans-
mission oil fill tube. It is sealed and should not
be tampered with. Your authorized dealer has
the proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is
set properly.
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used
in the transmission to assure optimum transmis-
sion performance. Use only manufacturer's
recommended transmission fluid. Refer to "Flu-
ids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this
section for the correct fluid type. It is important
that the transmission fluid be maintained at the
prescribed level using the recommended fluid.
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer's recommended
cause deterioration in transmission shift qual-
ity and/or torque converter shudder. Using a
transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er's recommended fluid will result in more
frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
"Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this
section for the correct fluid type.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against
the addition of any additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of
special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. The
use of transmission sealers should be avoided
as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmis-
sion as the chemicals can damage your trans-
mission components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid – Manual
Transmission
The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segre-
fluid may
gated volume of fluid within the brake system
master cylinder reservoir. In the event of leak-
age or wear, use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants,
and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Selection of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
manual transmission fluid. Refer to "Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section
for the correct fluid type.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug.
The fluid level should be between the bottom of
the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16"
(4.76 mm) below the bottom of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper
level.
Frequency of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid
installed at the factory will give satisfactory