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Jeep 2008 Cherokee Owner's Manual

Jeep 2008 Cherokee Owner's Manual (490 pages)

Brand: Jeep | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
- Introduction
  1
  - Table of Contents
    3
- Introduction
  4
- Rollover Warning
  5
- How to Use this Manual
  6
- Warnings and Cautions
  8
- Vehicle Identification Number
  8
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  14
- Sentry Key
  17
  - Replacement Keys
    18
  - Customer Key (FOB) Programming
    19
  - General Information
    20
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  20
  - To Set the Alarm
    20
  - To Disarm the System
    21
- Illuminated Entry
  21
- Remote Keyless Entry
  21
  - To Unlock the Doors
    22
  - To Lock the Doors
    23
  - To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass
    24
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    24
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  
  25
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    25
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    25
  - General Information
    26
  - Remote Starting System - if Equipped
    26
  - Door Locks
    28
    
    Manual Door Locks
    28
    
    Power Door Locks
    28
    
    Child Protection Door Lock
    30
  - Windows
    31
    
    Power Windows
    31
    
    Wind Buffeting
    33
  - Liftgate
    34
    
    Liftgate Flipper Glass
    35
  - Occupant Restraints
    36
    
    Lap/Shoulder Belts
    37
    
    Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
    38
    
    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
    41
    
    Automatic Locking Mode - if Equipped
    42
    
    Energy Management Feature
    42
    
    Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert)
    43
    
    Seat Belt Pretensioners
    43
    
    Seat Belt Extender
    45
    
    Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
    45
    
    Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
    46
    
    Child Restraint
    58
  - Engine Break-In Recommendations
    68
- 68 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  
  68
  - Safety Tips
    69
    
    Exhaust Gas
    69
  - Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
    69
  - Vehicle
    69
  - Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
    70
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

71
- Mirrors
  77
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
  81
  - Operation
    83
  - Phone Call Features
    90
  - Uconnect™ System Features
    93
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    98
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System
    100
  - General Information
    108
- Seats
  108
  - Front Manual Seat Adjustment
    108
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Recline
    108
  - Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
    110
  - Way Driver's Power Seat
    110
  - Front Heated Seats-If Equipped
    111
  - Head Restraints
    111
  - Way Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    111
  - Rear Heated Seats - if Equipped
    113
  - 60/40 Split Rear Seat
    115
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  118
- To Open and Close the Hood
  122
- Lights
  123
  - Multi-Function Control Lever
    123
  - Automatic Headlight System - if Equipped
    124
  - Headlights and Parking Lights
    124
  - Lights
    124
- Smartbeams - if Equipped
  125
- Instrument Panel and Interior Lights
  126
- Automatic Headlight Leveling - HID Headlights Only
  127
- Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
  127
- Fog Lights - if Equipped
  127
- Lights-On Reminder
  127
- Headlight Time Delay
  128
- High Beam Switch
  128
- Passing Light
  128
- Turn Signals
  128
- Front Map/Reading Lights
  129
- Interior Lights
  129
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  129
  - Mist
    131
  - Rain Sensing Wipers-If Equipped
    131
  - Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System
    131
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  133
- Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  134
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  135
  - Electronic Speed Control Operation
    135
  - To Activate
    136
  - To Deactivate
    136
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    136
  - To Resume Speed
    137
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  137
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    137
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    137
  - Electronic Brake Control System
    138
    
    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
    138
    
    TCS (Traction Control System)
    139
    
    BAS (Brake Assist System)
    140
    
    ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
    141
    
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    142
    
    TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
    146
    
    HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models with NV245
    147
    
    NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
    147
    
    HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models with
    149
    
    With NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
    149
    
    ESP/BAS Warning Lamp and ESP/TCS Indicator Light
    151
  - Rear Park Assist System- if Equipped
    152
    
    Rear Park Assist Sensors
    152
    
    Rear Park Assist Warning Display
    153
    
    Audible Signal
    154
    
    Led Color
    154
    
    Rear Center
    154
    
    Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System
    155
    
    Service the Rear Park Assist System
    155
    
    Cleaning the Rear Park Assist System
    156
  - Rear Camera - if Equipped
    156
    
    Turning the Rear Camera on
    156
    
    Turning the Rear Camera off
    157
  - Overhead Console
    157
    
    Courtesy/Reading Lights
    158
    
    Sunglasses Storage
    158
  - Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
    158
    
    Programming Homelink
    160
    
    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    162
    
    Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    163
    
    Security
    163
    
    Using Homelink
    163
    
    General Information
    164
    
    Troubleshooting Tips
    164
  - Power Sunroof - if Equipped
    165
    
    Closing Sunroof - Express
    166
    
    Opening Sunroof - Express
    166
    
    Pinch Protect Feature
    166
- 166 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  166
  - Pinch Protect Override
    166
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    166
  - Ignition off Operation
    167
  - Sunroof Fully Closed
    167
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    167
  - Sunshade Operation
    167
  - Wind Buffeting
    167
  - Power Outlets
    168
    
    Front Power Outlet
    168
    
    Rear Power Outlet - if Equipped
    168
  - Power Inverter - if Equipped
    169
  - Cup Holders
    171
  - Cargo Area Features
    172
    
    Cargo Light
    172
    
    Rear Storage Compartment
    172
    
    Retractable Cargo Area Cover - if Equipped
    173
    
    Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
    174
    
    Cargo Load Floor
    176
  - Rear Window Features
    177
    
    Rear Window Wiper/Washer - if Equipped
    177
    
    Rear Window Defroster - if Equipped
    178
  - Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
    179
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

181
- Instrument Panel and Controls
  185
- Instrument Cluster
  186
  - Gasoline Engine
    186
  - Diesel Engine
    187
- Instrument Cluster Description
  188
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
    196
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
  198
  - Engine Oil Change Indicator System
    201
  - Trip Functions
    201
  - Compass Display
    204
  - Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
    206
  - System Status
    211
- Radio General Information
  212
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    212
  - Two Types of Signals
    212
  - Electrical Disturbances
    212
  - AM Reception
    212
  - FM Reception
    213
- Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio and
  213
  - Jack)
    213
  - Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    213
  - Setup Button
    218
  - Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)
    221
  - Notes on Playing MP3/WMA Files
    223
  - LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
    226
  - Info Button
    226
- Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 aux Jack)
  228
- Sales Code REN - Multimedia System - if Equipped
  241
- Sales Code RER - AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio with Navigation System - if Equipped
  244
  - Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
    244
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    244
- Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) - if Equipped
  246
  - Connecting the Ipod
    246
  - Controlling the Ipod Using Radio Buttons
    246
  - Play Mode
    247
  - List or Browse Mode
    249
- Satellite Radio (RSC) - if Equipped (REQ and RES Radios Only)
  250
- Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
  254
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  256
  - Radio Operation
    256
  - CD Player
    257
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  257
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  258
  - Climate Controls
    258
Starting and Operating

271
- Starting Procedure
  275
  - Normal Starting - Gasoline Engines
    276
  - Extremely Cold Weather
    276
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    277
  - After Starting
    278
  - Normal Starting - Diesel Engines
    278
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  283
- Automatic Transmission
  284
  - Shift Lock Manual Override - if Equipped
    284
  - Brake/Transmission Interlock System
    285
  - 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
    285
  - Gear Ranges
    286
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    292
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation
  293
- On-Road Driving Tips
  299
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  300
  - When to Use 4WD Low Range - if Equipped
    300
  - Driving through Water
    300
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    301
  - Hill Climbing
    301
  - Traction Downhill
    302
  - After Driving Off-Road
    303
- Parking Brake
  304
- Anti-Lock Brake System
  305
- Power Steering
  308
- Multi Displacement System (MDS) - 5.7L Engine
  309
  - Only
    309
- Tire Safety Information
  310
  - Tire Markings
    310
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    313
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    314
- Tires - General Information
  318
  - Tire Pressure
    318
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    319
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    321
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    321
  - Tire Spinning
    321
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    322
  - Life of Tire
    323
  - Replacement Tires
    323
  - Alignment and Balance
    324
- Tire Chains
  325
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  325
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  326
  - Base System - if Equipped
    329
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    331
  - General Information
    336
- Fuel Requirements
  336
  - 4.7L Engines (if Equipped)
    336
  - L Engines (if Equipped)
    337
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    337
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    338
  - MMT in Gasoline
    338
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    339
  - Fuel System Cautions
    339
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    340
- Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
  340
  - E-85 General Information
    340
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    341
  - Fuel Requirements
    342
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel
    343
  - Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    343
- Starting and Operating 343
  343
  - Starting
    343
  - Cruising Range
    343
  - Replacement Parts
    343
- Fuel Requirements (Diesel Engines)
  344
- Adding Fuel
  345
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    346
- Vehicle Loading
  348
  - Certification Label
    348
- Trailer Towing
  351
  - Common Towing Definitions
    351
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    354
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    355
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    357
  - Towing Requirements
    358
  - Towing Tips
    362
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  364
  - Towing - 2WD Models
    364
  - Towing - Quadra-Trac I
    364
  - Case) 4WD Models
    364
  - Towing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II 4WD Models
    364
- Snow Plow
  368
What to Do in Emergencies

369
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  370
- If Your Engine Overheats
  371
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  372
  - Jack Location
    372
  - Spare Tire Stowage
    373
  - Spare Tire Removal
    373
  - Preparations for Jacking
    374
  - Jacking Instructions
    375
- Jump Starting
  378
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  381
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  382
  - 2WD Models Only
    382
Maintaining Your Vehicle

383
- Engine Compartment - 3.7L
  386
- Maintaining Your Vehicle
  386
- Engine Compartment - 4.7L
  387
- Engine Compartment - 5.7L
  388
- Engine Compartment - 3.0L Diesel
  389
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  390
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    391
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  391
- Dealer Service
  393
- Replacement Parts
  393
- Maintenance Procedures
  394
  - Engine Oil
    394
  - Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
    398
  - Spark Plugs
    398
  - Spark Plug Wires
    398
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    398
  - Catalytic Converter
    399
  - Crankcase Emission Control System
    400
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  401
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  402
- Power Steering Fluid Check
  403
- Body Lubrication
  405
- Windshield Washers - Front and Rear
  405
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  405
- Exhaust System
  406
- Cooling System
  407
- Fuel System Connections
  412
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  412
- Brake System
  413
- Front/Rear Axle Fluid
  415
- Transfer Case
  416
- Fuse Panel
  426
  - Interior Fuses
    426
  - Underhood Fuses
    429
  - Center)
    429
  - Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
    432
- Vehicle Storage
  433
- Replacement Bulbs
  434
- Bulb Replacement
  435
- High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) - if Equipped
  435
- Head Light
  436
- Front Fog Light
  437
- Front Turn Signal
  437
- Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights
  438
  - Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
    439
- Fluids and Capacities
  440
- Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
  441
  - Engine
    441
  - Chassis
    442
  - Maintenance Schedules
    443
  - Emission Control System Maintenance
    444
  - Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engines
    444
    
    Required Maintenance Intervals
    446
    
    Maintenance Schedules - Diesel Engine
    449
    
    Schedule "B" - Diesel Engine
    453
    
    Schedule "A" - Diesel Engine
    457
If You Need Consumer Assistance

459
- If You Need Assistance
  460
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  460
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    460
  - Prepare a List
    460
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    460
- Mopar Parts
  463
- Reporting Safety Defects
  463
  - In Canada
    464
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  463
- Publication Order Forms
  464
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  466
  - Treadwear
    466
  - Traction Grades
    466
  - Temperature Grades
    467

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