Jeep Cherokee 1996 Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Cherokee 1996

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Page 2: ...dri e Ride with a designated nondrinking ItI 1 1 di 1 h fri nd or use public transport tion n ad to an y refl s r nd t n ou tu rink PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT Jeep is a founding member of Tread Lightly l...

Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION NTENTS t 11lmportant Message To You From Chrysler urporat10n 4 Warnings And nut ions 6 Vehicle ldentific ilion Nu nlwr 6 l11lroduction 5 Ilow To Use This Manual 5...

Page 4: ...ower track if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other w1safe driving actions that can causl loss of veh...

Page 5: ...you with tit op ration and maintenance of your new vehicle ll is 111 1 111 mcnted by a Warranty Information Boof lct and 11111u ustomer orientl d documents You Mc urged to INTRODUCTION 5 re id thL l...

Page 6: ...r VIN is found on a I 111q11 d plnte locatE d on the left front conwr ol ti I I It 1111u n1 I rnl I pnd visible from outside of lhl v hicl 111111111 11 llw windshi 1ct This number also appc ir on thl...

Page 7: ...at Belts 11 I 11 1 l l il ll11 Wn1111 11 19 I llm Liftgate And Glove Box Key 10 Seat Belt Exl nd1 r 19 Ili111r Locks 11 Child Restrc1inl 20 l l1ild Protection Locks 12 Driver Sup1 lvm I ltll l t lr ii...

Page 8: ...30 A WORD ABOUT The double sided with either side up 1 n losed in a plastic lh front The bar c I 1 s from your dea our keys without t tl11 number One k 11 11ilion door and g I NITION AND STE 111lh LOC...

Page 9: ...eering and ignition systems 111 In ked to provide anti theft protection for your 1I111 fl t may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK f 11 IIUll when starting your vehicle Move the steering 111 1...

Page 10: ...love box To unln k vehicle doors liftgc t or glove box insert thl kl Yinto lh lo k and turn lo k doors or liftgate insert the key and turn n unlo ked thl liftgat can be opened or cln d wilhl ut using...

Page 11: ...he lock II tl1iors are equipped with zi rocker type interior door I To lock a door when leaving your vehicle press to 111I K position c1ndclose door W RNIN For personal sc urily r 1sons nd safety in a...

Page 12: ...e door positioned low 1rd lh outside of the vehicle the doors cannot be o w wd from the inside g WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be op...

Page 13: ...ems if you will be carrying children too sm 111for ndult sizc belts Please pay c irdul 1llt 11li n lo tlw information in this section t tell you hllw lo llSl our rcstrnint system properly to kl l I 01...

Page 14: ...l11p1111 h 11p n wh n penpl ire thrown from the vehicle Seat belts provide protection against that and they reduce the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor v...

Page 15: ...li 11 Ill Ill 11111 11I Ih latch plate of the belt is above the back of your 1I Crasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the I tit h I late up the webbing as far as n e sary to make 1111 h I...

Page 16: ...ld move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A shoulder belt worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could fall into the inside surfaces of the vehic...

Page 17: ...internal injur in 1 ollision Th belt forces won t g be at the strong hip ind 1wlvk ho11 s but across your abdomen Alw w ll llw l 1p p irl o our seal belt as low a po ihh 11dk1 1 pii llug 5 Position th...

Page 18: ...es mu I he r placed immediately aft r 11 accident if tlw h 1 been damaged bent r lr tor lorn webbini I ll Rear Center Lap Belt The rear center seating position has a lap belt only To fasten a lap belt...

Page 19: ...S TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recornml nd that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their J r gll 717 ics KL cping the mother safe is n the best w iy l...

Page 20: ...hicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child r...

Page 21: ...1r lil ind height Check the label on the restraint for 1111 IPO THINGSTO KNOWBEFORESTARTINGYOURVEHICLE 21 If possible install the restraint in the rear seat Accord ing to accid nl statistics children...

Page 22: ...tr iint secure try 1 diiil l l nt seating position Bu kle the child into the restraint exactly as the seat manufacturer s directions tell you The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight When you...

Page 23: ...11 ssible THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Check bell fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching c in move the belt out of position If the shouilkr hl ll l onla ts tlw foe or neck...

Page 24: ...tl tilt s 1l belt to kcl p yo11 i11lhc right position for llw 1irh 1g Lo protect you I 1 11 1 1 I The airbc1g y il1 1 111 Onsi sts of the following Airbag M11d1d1 rnsh 1 11rn lnflator Assembly Airbag...

Page 25: ...of the airbag lnwards lhe instru 111 I1o111 In this way the bag docs nol interfere with 111 l 1111tro l of the vehicle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If A Deployment Occurs The airbag...

Page 26: ...area with cool w 111 1I 11111111 v or throat irritation move to fresh air II Iii 11111 itinn rnntinues Sl your doctor II lht st I 11 tirl s settle on our lulht11 11111111 tlw f 11111vnl 111 i1Htf 1rt...

Page 27: ...d bcc iuM th h I 11111 tlwn to prol t you Do not modi I tlw 1 oi111111111 1it 111 111ling dding any kind of b 1dg1 111 lid 1 1 lo 1111 ll 1 1n wh l hub cover Do not 11111 I I th 110111h11mpu or vehicl...

Page 28: ...t 11 h ll1d q ick tops Allow proper break in at least 1 200 miles 1 900 km before requesting engine adjustments A break in oil is not used The original engine oil is the same type specified for regul...

Page 29: ...UR VEHICLE 29 Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide 1 olodess and odorless gas which can kill Never run th ngin in 1 clOSl d area such as a n garage and 1WVl r sit in 1 I irk d v hi...

Page 30: ...t if Llwy have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing elc Jf there is any question rcg irding belt or retractor ond ition rcpl ice the belt Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode a...

Page 31: ...ls heck turn signal and high II o1111indicator lights on the inslruinl nl panel t 111 d Leaks 111 1 I rea under vehicle 1ftcr overnight parking for 1111 I w 1ter oil or other fluid lcnks Also if gasol...

Page 32: ...UNDERSTA ONTENTS I le s Entry System ndows l op ut Quarter Wind 1 I n r Models I IWl r Windows I 111111 t Adjustment I 1111 1 1t Adjustment 111 i 1 Release 2 Do Ih tiII 1...

Page 33: ...ndow Vents Cherokee Rear Seal l usl111111 l1 1 111t1 II 43 I nor Models 37 Mirrors 44 1 1 111 t r Windows 38 Inside Day Night l rlit1111 44 ii 38 Outside Mirrnr 45 I 111111 S at Adjustment 39 Power Re...

Page 34: ...e 56 Headlight RL 111i11d1 1 48 To Set At A Desired Speed 5 Daytime Ru1111i111 I ight Canada Only 49 To Deactivate S Front lntl rio l1 1 Hli11g Lights Optional 50 To Resume Speed Sh Cargo mi I 11 hl p...

Page 35: ...5 J SI c lf 1r tte Lighter And Ashtray 61 111 I n And Close The Hood 62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 35 Roof Rc1k 64 Cargn Tie l own I looks 66...

Page 36: ...l I 1111 l clr l l pl 111 the l 1ll1 1 il i the trnnsmitter with two CR1616 3 volt batteries Batteries must be installed correctly The polarity or is engraved on the case NOTE The transmitter can be d...

Page 37: ...seconds 1 11 11 r eiver memory by cycling the door locks 111 llw transmitter Up to four transmilten may be 1 1m111cd into a vehicle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 37 WINDOWS Pop Out Quart...

Page 38: ...on the driver s door provides remote control of 111 side windows A lockout control A allows only the driver to operate the windows SEATS WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is danger...

Page 39: ...1111 idjuster bar upward and move s c 1t to desired ill m Be sure the latch engages fully 80460365 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 39 Front Seat Adjustment Recline To adjust sc 1lbn k lift...

Page 40: ...n th v hid i I 11I I I t I M d I Lift th ll Vl I 11p111 lllld 1111 w rllt 11 lorwmd When the scatback is r lu11u d Ill 1111 11111 l hlI1111111 ion make sure it is latched by Ir ing ll1 11111 1111 1 il...

Page 41: ...ve center control upward or downward To move st il forwnrd rc irw 1rd Move center control forward rt 11 w i I To tilt front of 1 11 1q1w inl dm 11w ird Movl front control upw Hd 111 d11w11w ll II To t...

Page 42: ...orward 4 fold the seatback flat To carry passengers place the seatback in the upriglil position and latch it securely Fold the seat cushion 111111 place and be sure seat belts are placed where they c...

Page 43: ...you until pin is re moved from Fivot on driver s si le Remove cushion Reverse thl procvd un ln rv1l icl Ih cushion W HNINC l It is extremely d u1g1 11111 lo idi in l 11 1 o r a inside or outsid of h I...

Page 44: ...ll m allows for horizontal and vcrlic 11 1djustnwnl or tlw mirror Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the sm ill control under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The...

Page 45: ...e mfrror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING Vehicles and olh r objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look m ill r nd farther away than they rcall Ml Rel ing loo lllll ho...

Page 46: ...1 tSell lor w11il 1 l1lt l lghtorl ftmi1r111 li11 1111H V1 dir ction il 1111111111 li 1111111 ll 111 1dju I 1 ll111g1111111t 1dv 11 1rvi w 111111111 luv1 l1 1l11r Swil1 ll 111 1111 11 1111 r 1 111 1Ii...

Page 47: ...11tUgltl Pull the swilrh h 1llw 1 oul 13 Headlights 011 Pull the switch ill 1111 I 11111 lnstrnment C 11s l r I 1 1 l11 1 11 1 11111i11 Turn the knob lo llw l lglll 111 dl111 11111111111 111 liglilH l...

Page 48: ...itch Turn off the ignition switch then the headlight switcl1 On some models the Sentinel will keep the headlights 111 for about 45 seconds Turning the headlights off befo11 turning the ignition switch...

Page 49: ...EATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 49 Fog lamps may be operated when the parking lights or low be 1111lw 1dlights arc on If the headlights are switched lo high b 1111 till low lw 1111 lc imps and the fog lamps w...

Page 50: ...Light Optional The button on the cargo area light controls the courtesy lights only when all the doors are closed and the liftgate is opened Normally all the courtesy lights go ON when the liftgate is...

Page 51: ...select the desired wi1 vr p l I The w 1 lwrs ire a tivatcd when the end of Llw il 111II is I w lwd low 1rd the steering column W l NIN Sudden loss of vi th Iii lli11t11ghth 11dshi Id could lead to Jll...

Page 52: ...conds between cycles to a cycle every 2 second To use the washer press the knob in and hold as long a spray is desired If the knob is depressed while in tlw delay range the wiper will operate for seve...

Page 53: ...oward you 1l11 sll ring wheel up or down UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 3 Release lh lcv r to lock the whc I firmly in place WARNJN Tilting the slN l ing wlwcl rnlumn whill the vehicle...

Page 54: ...111111 11 1 Rear Window Defogger To defog rear window press the top of the rocker sw1l1h If you press the switch a second time you will turn 1111 defogger off A light on the rocker switch will indic 1...

Page 55: ...ent damage to heating elements Use a II I lnlh and a mild washing solution wiping 1 dl1 I lo the heating elements Also keep all I I 1 safe distance from the window to prevent 11111 1 11g the heating e...

Page 56: ...nerases the rncrn111 To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push and release tlw RESUME ACCEL button Resume can be used at anv speed above 30 mph 50 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the s...

Page 57: ...n I 111 d peed Ii 1 quipped with a 5 speed manual transmission I I I11 op rated in 4th gear under the above condi UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING Leaving the Spe d ontrol ON wh n...

Page 58: ...111 11lhe Speed ontrol swil1 Ii l11 1111 WP position IH ll not in use to avoid c1111d1 111 rl 1 111 1gl llll llt OVERHEADCONSOLE 1 Reading lights for front and rear seating areas 1111 lamps have indep...

Page 59: ...on thickness of your trnnsmitter Use I 11111 l tb for transmitter 1 1 8 thick Use longer I 11 11111111 r trnnsmitter and shorter tab for a thicker UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 c Slide...

Page 60: ...ss 111d l111ld llw U Mctri button located to the right for 11111111 1111 ilt I5 c onds The VAR symbol will be displ 1y d 11111 ill oth r symbols will be off Release the button COMPASS VARIANCE MAP I 1...

Page 61: ...loor console The cup holder is made of I I 11l 1slicand can accommodate two 12 oz bever 111111 the equivalent UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURESOF YOURVEHICLE 61 To instc1ll thl up holder insert the lwo side...

Page 62: ...e tray TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open hood pull the release lever A inside 1111 vehicle located below the insh ument panel and in Ir111 of the driver s door Then press the safety latch umll r II h...

Page 63: ...il in the retaining clip Lower lhc hood slowly 1 I I 11drop the last few inches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING If the hood is nol fully latched it ould fly up when the vehicle...

Page 64: ...ad capacity See load capacities on the vehicli certification label located on the driver s door below tlu latch CAUTION To avoid damage lo the roof rack and the vehicl1 follow the guidelines below Do...

Page 65: ...downs Tic down I irt provided at the front and rear ends of the I l 1i1il UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING To prevent possible injury while using the roof rack follow the guitkli...

Page 66: ...a hook ould pull loose and allow the child seat to coml loose A child could be badly injured Use only th anchors provided for child seat tethers WAR I 1 weight and position oJ 1 l1 111ge the vehicle...

Page 67: ...s low and as far forward as possible i much cargo as possible in front of the rear 11111 much weight or improperly placed weight 1 111 IH hind the rear axle can cause the rear of the I In sway UNDERST...

Page 68: ...NDERS NTENTS 111 lrument Panel And Con 111 trument Cluster I 1 111i 11n In trument ClustE I 1 1111111nt Cluster Descrip 111 11lian Clusters 1111 p ration And Cel u 111111 S stems t1111 i ally Tuned AM...

Page 69: ...d 83 t 111111111 Instrument Cluster 72 Operating lno t1111I11111 83 1111111 nt Cluster Description 73 Tips On Using i 1 111 8 11il1 inClusters 77 Cassette Tapl AtHI l 1 L1v1 1r l 1i11l1 n rnc 8 1111 I...

Page 70: ...70 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CLUSTER FU HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH imfflrr TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE IN TRUMENT CLUSTER 1 2...

Page 71: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 71...

Page 72: ...il11 1l S parking brake is l11 n lhe parkjng brake i ii 1 stern fluid leak or 1 d1 1 immediately I 1 11 11 1111 1111 not in use 111 IY111e 4WD lndicato1 11 11 that Selec Trac t 1111 1driv 4x4 FULL TI...

Page 73: ...3 6 Seat Belt W11mi11gLight k A w irning buzzer and an indi itor light will ii rt fa you Lo bud ll the se l bells Wh n the bell is buckled the hu1J1 r will slop bul tlw li ht will sl 1 on w1til it tim...

Page 74: ...elucle start up If lighl r mains On after start up or comes On and stays On 11 roc1d speeds it may indicate that the ABS has detected 1 malfunction or has become inoperative The systl lll reverts to s...

Page 75: ...ENTPANEL 75 16 Oil Pressure Warning Light lndicall S Itw engine oil pressure If the light illumin lll S while driving lw k oil I vel imrn di ately Do nol rnnlinu lo Jriv thi Vl hi le wlwn this light i...

Page 76: ...11l11111 1 d 1 11I1 I 11 tdings between 9 11 undcrchMg1 111 d 11 1 I 11 1 11I1 irg indicate possible malfun l1u11ol 1 1 1 111 1 1111 11ll 1g1 1 Jt ll lator or battery See your de 1l1 rii su I 111d11 i...

Page 77: ...readings I IAN CLUSTERS 111 1111mentcluster in this vehicle duplic 1tes the U S I wilh a few exceptions The Speedometer and 11 t1 1 readings measure kilometers Jnd the Engine 111 Gage measures bars T...

Page 78: ...systems If a problem is detected in one of these systems the Check Engine Light will conw on Although your vehicle will usually be driveable and nol need towing see your dealer for service as soon as...

Page 79: ...become inoperative The system 111 l 111dardnon anti lock brakes UNDERSTANDINGYOUR INSTRUMENTPANEL 79 Turn the engine ff and On again tor et anti lock brake system If light n mnins On sec your d aler I...

Page 80: ...1 1 il certain that the IOD fuse 16 is firmly Sl 1lvd ELECTRONICALLY TUNED AM FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions J ON OFF Volume and Balance Control Turn to adjust volume To adjust left right bnl...

Page 81: ...higher or lower 1111 11c on the AM band h 11111 sl rt search for a station higher or lower 111 M or FM band UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 7 Digital Dis11lny Screen A Digital St 111011I l 1di...

Page 82: ...ld The station will cul out then return When it returns release selector After each of the five selectors has programed onl station into memory a second set of stations can Ll sci cted by touching AM...

Page 83: ...nnce Control Turn to adjust v lume To adjust left right speaker balance pull nob nd turn 3 Fader Co11 m Adjusts fronl n 11 1 11 i1k1 r I ili11H 1 4 Bass Co11 ml Press to relc 1sl l 1111h 1111 1 11 111...

Page 84: ...H FM Double Memory Indicator Music Program Search Indicator J Metal Cr02 Tape Indicator automatic K Tapl Direction Indicator Rewind when flashing 13 CLK Clock The radio display will alternate between...

Page 85: ...isplc1y Screen will d I m1ble Memory selection either FM2 or AM2 I II d UNDERSTANDING YOURINSTRUMENT PANEL 85 16 St11tio11Sele tors To program 1 st 1tion into mcmor a Find dt sin d st 1tion by usinr k...

Page 86: ...intenance M 1intnin your cassette tape player The head and capstan sh 1fl in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tapl dt 1osits each time a cassette is played The result of d po its on the capstan...

Page 87: ...ONTROLS It ling 1H1wyweather always clear the air inl t grille in the 11 I I fore driving your vehicle 1 111 i imum heat move upper lever to HE T position I 1110v temperature control lever to WARM Adj...

Page 88: ...umenl I 1n 1and floor outlets On nir conditioned vehicles the compressor will operate when in the defrost defog mode and when the outsid1 L mpcrature is above 30 F 1 C to provide addition ii I fogging...

Page 89: ...ld with defroster before and during wind Ii I Id washer use 111l11w ogging I 11 1 windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy 111 1 1 11r humid weather To clear the windows use the I I 111ndc and...

Page 90: ...ng lh vehicle and it cools and removes m oisture guickl fr m the interior by recirculating only the air alread inside your vehicle I r prolonged air conditioner operation always u t fr h outside air b...

Page 91: ...ing 94 I 111 111 Block Heater 95 ll1 1 tarting 96 1111 lfrakc 96 11 1111 ions 98 I 1111 11Transmission 98 o Autom 1lil I1 llhlll 11111 Four Whcl I I rn 1111 1 1111 11 Selec Tr K 1Wlw1 I I 11 1 100 I03...

Page 92: ...d oline o Fuel Sv 11 111 111tion D arbu11 M1111l1 111 W 1rnings I I 1 1 I IJ Fuel Tank Capacity 125 1talytic Converter 126 Trailer Towing And Campers 127 I ITrailer Towing Warnings 128 11Trailer And T...

Page 93: ...11111 po iti1111 START Starts the cngi w Wl11 111 11r 111I l 11I 11 1 1 1111 I Th ignition key will 11 111111 111 I It 1111 11111111 li tl11 1111 ACCESSORY Allows electric 1I ll11 11111 111 lit 1 l d...

Page 94: ...n the key to the START posi lion and release when the engine starts If the engine f 1il lo tart within 10 seconds turn the key to the OJ i I osition wait 5 seconds then repeat the normal starli111 I r...

Page 95: ...Ii 1 1 11 d CAUTION 111 p1 riods of engine idling can cause excessive 11111 I lcmperatures which can damage your ve 1 I onot leave your vehicle unattended with the 1111 11111ning STARTING AND OPERATIN...

Page 96: ...1 111 11 111di all s only th 1L the parking br lkl 1 q111l11 d 1111 11111Hl be tt11 llw I irking brake is fully IJ ldll il l11 l1 f1 11 1 ing tlw v1 liil I lh r lease pLLllup slightly press center but...

Page 97: ...pl lhe parl ing brak when leav ing your vl hkh or vchicll m 1 roll and aus damage or i11j111 lso lw rl 1in to il W 11 automatic li 111 1111 i1111 i11 P P 11 I 1 111 11111 1 l tr 111s mission in 1 1g1...

Page 98: ...tute for the parking brake WARNING Do not coast in Neutral and never turn off tit ignition to coast down a hill These are um tl practices that limit your response to changing lr 111 or road conditions...

Page 99: ...11 This causes heat buildup and dc1mages the 11 STARTING AND OPERATING 99 When you slow down or go up grade do not overlo id or lug the engine by driving too slowly for a gear Dmv11 hilt 1sspct d rcqu...

Page 100: ...p your foot on the brake when moving llw 11111 11 Ii lwe n the gears l 11 1 Rl Vl J S ind Drive 2 can be scll llvil illt r 1111 hilt I n is unlm kl I by pressing the bullP11 1111 1111 l 11 lilt of shi...

Page 101: ...ND OPERATING 101 WARNING Do not co 1sl in N utral and m v r turn off the ignition lo l o 1 I down a hi 11 Tlws ar unsa f practices lh 1l llmll our l l Hpo11 1 lo 11 rnginglr 1ffi or road condlt om 011...

Page 102: ...ps tir dllr 1111 dt 11 l1 1d 111111 lhc clutch automatically and smoulhl d1 1 11r Ii 1 WARNING Never use Park position on an automatic transmis ion as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply p...

Page 103: ...11hive and R Reverse do not spin the wheels faster 1111111 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain cfornage may 1iJI 111 WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION 1 Ir c 4 Wheel Drive I ir provides 111 1 1 drive in 2WD High range 4...

Page 104: ...l driving conditions when 4 wheel drive is nol d sired 4x4 PART TIME Position This position is designed for temporary use of 4 wlm I drive when on or off road conditions such as deep snl11 or heavy ic...

Page 105: ...se of 4 wheel l11 noff road conditions require added low speed I111wer Do not use 4 LO on dry paved roads I slow the veh icle to 2 3 mph 3 5 km h shift 111 111issioninto Neutral N then shift the trans...

Page 106: ...er and turn at tlw 11111 1w1 d I lie 0111111 111d Trac system consists of whn I drivl in 2H High Range l Ml Linw I wh l I drive in 4H High 1 1111 1 N1 1ilr 1I N 1 11 ilion to disengzigc o1 I 1111111 1...

Page 107: ...transmis 111 position STARTING AND OPERATING 107 CAUTION Never oper lll 1 ommand Tr 1 drive on dry h 1rd urfri d n 1ds for period and u1 1 II onl wlw11 w d d pulling powc r tJ 1111 1l wh1 1 Iii 1 011...

Page 108: ...hill llw transmission to Neutral N then shift the transf1 1 ens lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 41 WARNING Failure to engage a position completely can caus transfer case damage or loss...

Page 109: ...ake them STARTING AND OPERATING 109 capable ol I rforming in a wide variety of off road applicatirnh 1wvifi design ch 1 Hll ristics give th m a higher Cl lll1 r ol gr ivil 111 rnnrdin iry rs n idv 111...

Page 110: ...use engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control When driving on soft sand deflate your tires to allow greater surfoce area You must return the tires to norm 1I air pressure before driving on...

Page 111: ...l usually I tt lion to complete the climb STARTING AND OPERATING 111 Traction Downhill Shift the lr 111 111ission into a low gcM 1nd transfer case to Low range I t I th vd iclc go lowl down the hill w...

Page 112: ...inings 1ml i 1 yokes inspected and d1 i111 d i 11011 as possilil1 WARNING Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may ause excessive wear or unpredictable braking You might not have full braking p...

Page 113: ...more I 1 I I1g rsand 400 lbs 181 kg cargo STARTING AND OPERATING 113 For sust 1i1wd Hj ds in excess nf 65 mph 104 krnh increase infl 1tH111 pr Ssure 3 psi 21 kl 1 Pressure should not exceed Jr p i I...

Page 114: ...Wil1 11 1djusting inflation pn 111 1111 cold tires d 1 11fll t t d sp ificd rnaxi11111111 p11 s11n Driving accidents such as hitting curbs can dam 1 tires and also disrupt wheel alignment so check li...

Page 115: ...vcrsL iy affect the l1o11 lling and ride of your vehicle WL n Ommend 1111 ontact your original equipment tire dealer on I II lInns you may have on tire specifications or Ill STARTING AND OPERATING 115...

Page 116: ...11111d Treadwear Indicators WORN TIRE NEW TIRE TIRE WEAR INDICA J These indicators are narrow strips 1 16 inch I 1 111 thick and arc found in the tread pattern groOVl When the tread p 1tternis worn do...

Page 117: ...tread mileage have the suspension of your vehicle inspected and aligned when STARTING AND OPERATING 117 Poor suspl nsion lignment may result in fast ti rl Wl l r uneven tin w 1I SLt h as lc 1llwri11g...

Page 118: ...iously avoiding large bumps potholes c1nd Xtreme driving maneuvers Do not use chains or traction devices on the Comp ii Spare tire ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti Lock Brake System is designed to aid...

Page 119: ...r pump makes a I 11111111ing noise during operation this is normal 1111 road use loss of traction can temporarily 1111 stem and cause the warning light to illumi 111111 lhl ignition OFF and ON again t...

Page 120: ...esult i11 loss of vehicle control Be cspeci 1lly careful whili driving on slippery ro 1ds in close quarter m 1ncu 1 I ing parking or stopping Remember alw 1ys cng 1gI 4 wheel drive when driving on sli...

Page 121: ...eaded ga oline with the proper octane r 1li11g host that conl 1i11 dl ll rg nts corrosion and stability 1dd11iws rirc re 011111H 11 lt d Using gaso lines thril h 1 1 lli11 i1 1 1ddiliw will lwlp imprn...

Page 122: ...of methanol gasoline blends may result in startin 111ddriveability problems a11d damage critical fuel sy l m components l roblems that are the result of using methanol gasnlli blends are not the resp...

Page 123: ...ay be out of tune or STARTING AND OPERATING 123 malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact y 1ur I nl 1 for servin 1ssislance When pulli11g 1 lw w loc1d or drivi11g t1 fully lo 1dcd vehi...

Page 124: ...st the Vl nlil 1til111 sl1 m to force fn sh outside air into the vchiclv uard against carbon monoxide with proper rnainl nance Have the exhaust system inspected every tin11 the vehicle is raised Have...

Page 125: ...r i 111 p 1rl or flame nearby This is 111on I os ihl1 wlw11 tlw v hicle is hot as the pr s 1111 111 th1 111 I 1 1111 g 1 11 r th n Remove the g 11 l lp lo I N1 1 1 h 1 I 111y smol in materials lit in...

Page 126: ...a rn 1ll1111t111H1ing engine The odor 111 1 indic ilt St vl re and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occur tlw vehicle should be stopped the engine shut off and th vehicle allowed to cool Service...

Page 127: ...1111 l rler and the vehicle STARTING AND OPERATING 127 TRAILER TOWING AND CAMPERS In this Sl0 l lirn1 lHI will find inforni 1lion on limits to the type of lowi11g y111It 111 reason 1hl do with your J...

Page 128: ...your vehicle with that of the trailer This could Cc1u 1 inadequate braking and possible personal injury J p vehicles equipped with Anti Lock Brakes requi1 nn electrically actuated trailer braking syst...

Page 129: ...nclud vehicle damage in an accident situation may 1111 11 forebe different II I nd Tongue Weight Ir 1iler Weight GTW means the weight of the I 1 1ilu the weight of all cargo consumables and 1 11111 1...

Page 130: ...1 111 1111issinn combin 1tio11 IIII I I I li1SS LilHitch Heavy Duty for towing trailers with a Gro Trnilcr Weight of up to 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg maximum Engine 4 0L 6 Cylind1 1 Trnnsm ission Automatic On...

Page 131: ...S i 111IVY l Jl n5 111 II Boats Hitch 6 060 lbs ONLY i uw I II All I d Trailers etc 10 to Light 2 754 kg 1111 H15 15 of Duty 1 000 lbs GTW 4x2 Auto 4x4 453 kg 5 300 lbs 2 5L 3 Spd Max 2 409 kg ONLY It...

Page 132: ...ti 1111 NOTE lf yom vehicle has an c1utomatic transmissio11 and you tow c1 trailer frequently especially in hill ountry or when the outdoor tempernture is high w1 rl ommend that you do one or both of...

Page 133: ...e is in no way overloaded by the I 1111 111 ou use 1l11wing is not recommended with the 2 SL engine q111111wd with automatic transmission due to the 111 or transmission overheating during severe START...

Page 134: ...ays lo_wer the plow 111II wh n llw h 111 1 p irked CAUTION The weight of the plow mounting hardware and related equipment must not exceed 380 lbs 172 kg Never allow the weight of added equipment lo in...

Page 135: ...1 11 1 to internal parts II t1 111 11issioninto N Neutral STARTING AND OPERATING 135 2 Shift lr rnsfvr asc lever into N Ncutral 3 Shi ft 111 11111 il lt tlnsmission into lr or automc1tic trm1smissiP11...

Page 136: ...transrnission shift lever to tlw N1 ut1 il 1u1 Lion If ou arc towing farther than 50 miks pn p 111 lei lt1p hourly and run the engine of the towed v 111 le It 111 1111 l11brication of the transmission...

Page 137: ...ngs 148 I t irting Procedure 148 ii Tow Hooks 150 Towing A D 11 lt d 1 lt11I Commcrci il 1 1 11111I 1111111111 Commt1nd l r 11 1111 lr 1111 1111 I Command l ro11 Willi lp 11I 1111 1 Nol ISi 151 IS Ava...

Page 138: ...ase Cam1ot And Vehicle Locked I i 1 Be Shifted To Neutral 1r 1 IIAZARD WARNING FLASH i1111r vehicle s hazard warni1 11 ni 1g system When you a li11 t1onal signals will flash 111 vehicle is disabled 01...

Page 139: ...abled on or near the rond It warns 1drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle This 11 1 mcrgency warning system not to be used when ithi I is in motion 111 With extended use the flasher mny run y...

Page 140: ...to a safe place and stop the vehicle Shilt automatic transmission to P Park manual transn11 ion to N Neutral and set the parking brake Don t turn off the engine Increase the engine s11 1 lightly Bring...

Page 141: ...is coming from the radiator stand 11 1way from the engine until you see no more 11 of steam Never loosen or remove the radiator I 1 h n the cooling system is hot When the system 1101d turn the cap slo...

Page 142: ...o111 1 C hi le to slip llll J Hk Do not get under vehicle while it is on the jack Thi vehicle could slide off injuring anyone beneath ii Passengers should not remain in vehicle when you 11 changing w...

Page 143: ...u 11 hide onl rs si11 111 nay res11II axle in tli dure I11 move tire cover and wing nut I _ I l l 11 pare Tire 1I 111 the tire cover WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 143 a turn the lir vcr inside out in i pl...

Page 144: ...use spare tires are for emergency II only With these tires do not drive more thc111 miles 80 km or exceed 50 mph 80 k1u li Ternporary use spare tires have a total tread IifI 3 000 miles 4 800 km Be s...

Page 145: ...o Jvoid being hit when operating the jack 111 11 the wheel WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 145 Park on 1 lirm level surface Wl II off the road to providl rn1pl1 work space Pl Kl 1Ulo111atictransmis sion in...

Page 146: ...near it Raise the vehicle only enouf11 to remove the tire 5 Remove lug nuts and wheel 6 Position spare wheel tire on vehicle and inst di I nuts with cone shaped end toward wheel I 11 1 1 tighten nuts...

Page 147: ...111 1 ure jack lug wrench jack handle cind lire in proper IIllll1S WARNING loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or d stop could injure someone in the vehicle II s stow the jack parts and t...

Page 148: ...he jack in the positions indicated If working on or nertr l roadway be extremely c rn I f motor traffic JUMP STARTINGPROCEDURE I Wear eye protection and remove any metal jc111 I su h as watch bands or...

Page 149: ...start the 1111 in the vehicle with the discharged battery 111 11 removing the jumper cables reverse the above 1111 xc1ctly Be careful of the moving belts and fan WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 149 WARNING...

Page 150: ...attempt lo push or tow yoL11 v1 h 1 to gN it started Unburr11 d fuel could l nl 1 tht t 11 ti converter and 01H t the engine has sl ll h d ign iI and damage lhC rn11v rl rand vehicle EMERGENCY TOW HOO...

Page 151: ...dolly Either of these I will void potential damc1ge to the transfer rnse WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 151 lt may bl lll C t SS ry to tow a 4WD vd1icle with the front raised 111d1111 r M wheels on the gr...

Page 152: ...Internal damage to the transfer case will occu front or rear wheel lift is used when towing 1 ummand Trac With lgnitio1 l u1ualTransmission 1111 lhe ignition key to the c i ing column Shjft the tran...

Page 153: ...on into gear and the transfer case to N 1111 1111111 Transmission 111 11 Lrnnsmission is in P Park and shift transfer N Utral WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 153 Command Trac With Ignition Key Not Available...

Page 154: ...rn ition 2 Shift tr rn mi sion to the Neutrnl position 3 Connect Vl hirl to tow vehicle by r 1i i11g the front wheels and pl 1cing tlw rear wlwl ls on d doll CAUTION If the vehicle must be towed with...

Page 155: ...Levels 158 I 11 1111 1 f Used Engine Fluids 159 Ill l ii 160 1lil Piller 164 1 111 165 11 k rncr Filter 170 Spark Plug l1 1 I1H1 ii HydrauliL 11111 It 11111d Manual Tr 111 1111 t1n11 Automatic I 1 11...

Page 156: ...IHY Bulb l 1 pl w1 mcnt llJ o l ll idl1 l t 192 Silk 1 1 llkl I Lights J Front l 111 Turn Signal Light Rcpl H 1 1111 111 l1J l D Backup Rear Turn Signal Side Marker And Taillight Replacement o Center...

Page 157: ...57 C INE COMPARTMENT WINDSHIELD SOLVENT RESERVOIR IIATTERY COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC BRAKE MASTER TRANS DIPSTICK CYLINDER RESERVOIR POWER STEERING AIR CLEANER...

Page 158: ...your dl 111 1 tors rvice as soon as po dilt CAUTION Prolonged driving with the light on could caus1 further damage to the emission control system II could also affect fuel economy and driveability Tlw...

Page 159: ...R VEHICLE 159 amounts ln r 1isc the level When tlw unit is WARM fluid may OO l out uf Lhc filler hole This is ncceptable Fluid should not gush oul 8 Never ov1 Ilill I ln mu h W lll I w1 1k llSa batter...

Page 160: ...1 l1 l ling the proper engine oil Viscosity This symbol on the front of an oil container means that the oil h 1 been certified by the American 1 1 1 troleum Jnstitute API to mel l 11 the lubrication r...

Page 161: ...CLE 161 Frequen y ii Changes Road Cllnditio11 t well as your kind of driving affect the interval ll wlli1I1 our oil should l changed Check the following to d1 h 1 1111i1w if iny 1ppl to ou Frequent 11...

Page 162: ...1111 ill 11 llttlt fnr oil to drain into the cr 1nk1 1 111 1 11111 1111111111 1111 I 11 1 Th oil level should fall lwtw 11 11 1111 lit 1 1111 1 i 111 1111tlw dipstick If the oil lcvL I ti 1111 I I 111...

Page 163: ...r If the light gf11w or flashes on and off stop your Vl hidi i111n di 11Ply h ck the oil level and add oil if 11 i l i 11 II tlw oil is not low contact your dl 111 1 p 1 11i11g tlw 1 111 i111 wh n the...

Page 164: ...oil filter should be replaced with a new 1111 nt every oil change Change Oil Filter Turn filter counterclockwise to remove h n installing a new filter l 1 kfilter mount and coat lilly with oil Hand ti...

Page 165: ...every oil 111 l 11 k for leaks by running the engine until it tlllllll nded Fluids Lubricants Parts at the 1 ll1h manual heck I 1111 1l I ast once a month or more often in hot the level when the engi...

Page 166: ...press down on cap 4 nJy after all pressure has escaped push down on tl11 rnp and continue to turn it counterclockwise to ll11 s cond stop then remove the cap i The coolnnt should be filled to the bott...

Page 167: ...ludes 2 3 U S qts 2 2L for coolant recovery 1111 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 167 Draining Engine Coolant All Engines WARNING Do not open ngin block drain wh n system is hot or under pr ssur is s rious bu...

Page 168: ...1111 oat them with pipe thread sealer before im l 111 111111 111posal of Used Engine Coe 1 dethylene glycol based en iii lance requiring proper d ii c uthorities to determine 111111unity Do not store...

Page 169: ...til full lt oolant recovery bottle until coolant is at I I 111 11 on the bottle MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 169 5 Start llw ngine and operate until warm Be sure to place tlw lw 11 r ontrol in HEAT positi...

Page 170: ...ous personal inju Unsnap llw I lq1 1111 lwo sid1 of the air cleanL r l O L r Slide tlw cm 1 1 11111111 tlw I iii on the cover ck ar llw slnts in the filtl r h1111 111g I 1 111 v1 lhL filter as shown N...

Page 171: ...UR VEHICLE 171 When rcplarn1g plug di nol d 1111 1 1 11 ctrod1 lip ind avoid ovL rl1ght1 11i11g R omnw1Hl1 d t111q111 i 1 to 30 ft lbs 35 lo 10 N 111 Hydraulic Clutch lul I The clutch hydr utli1 y 11...

Page 172: ...e only Mopar Gear Lubricant P 4549624 or equivalent SAE 75W 90 API GLS grade Draining Fluid First remove fill plug B then drain plug C Allow ii fluid to drain into 1 container I fling Manual Ti li nfi...

Page 173: ...om of the I 11h A or until fluid runs out of the hole Install IIIJ 1111llcTransmission 11g Fluid Level Typical 1 1111 lluid level while the transmission is at normal 11111 lt rnperature This occurs af...

Page 174: ...the transmission belt11 operating temperature the fluid level should be appro 1 mately at the ADD mark with the fluid at approxim 1il II 75 F 24 C room temperature If the fluid level is correctly est...

Page 175: ...Foaming fluid through the vent or filler tube and 1 may result I yp ical eked funnel inserted into the dipstick tube MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 175 Add just enough lh trnnsrnission lo the proper level I...

Page 176: ...them to leak Recommended Fluid Mopar Automatic Transmission Fluid or equi 1l1 11I beled Dexronn9 Ill or Mercon 9 Fluid Capacity Selee Trac 2 85 U S pints 1 3L Co1111na1ul Trnc 2 2 S pin ls I DI l 1int...

Page 177: ...hreaded fasteners for 111 s particularly on the chassis drivetrain l wnts steering and suspension Retighten q11 n d to torque values specified in the 1 l inual Also check for accumulations of I ti 111...

Page 178: ...l Add distilled water to maintain the fluid I vel above the battery plates but no higher than tl11 bottom of the fill well In freezing weather add water ju b fore driving to assure mixing with the bat...

Page 179: ...ly injury Don t smoke while check I vi ing battery Keep open flames and sparks 11 1111 battery filler caps MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 179 To avoid a short circuit which ould cause injury never ii low to...

Page 180: ...aw t r fisconnect the negative cable from the battery w r Steering Fluid WARNING 011 011l d he injured by moving parts if you check 1111 l ow1 1 11 1 1 ing Fluid with the engine running li11ttit 1 111...

Page 181: ...i mum cfft t lll1 rubber hoses MOl J R Powt r Stet ring Fluid is a fluid 111 lhi l I c and is rt rn111n1t nded I o not use automatic lr im rnission flui I Windshield Wa h r Flu d Fluid Level h cl Look...

Page 182: ...rcial wm s quivalent comm Windshield Wipers llw rl l 1i1wr J topullup in II s rewunv1 1 1 llw wq11 1 I 1 sm i bly 11011 In n 1l Kt llSl lh bl dl 1SSl m 1 lwn n mm 1 11 111g er Window W p Rear lever th...

Page 183: ...w rL rvoir to the full 111 1rk on thl ilk of the rescrvni r I o not o rfi 11 WARNIN Do not overfill Th fill h 1 1 11 1 n irl 1 d 011 th idc of the reservoir foo 1ll11d1 fluid w II 1 l l ll1 l ssiv pre...

Page 184: ...y Do not use reclaimed fluid mineral oil fluid that w v stored in old or open containers or brake fluid inferin1 to SAE Standard 1703 Be sure to handle the br 1k1 fluid in clean containers tlwt will n...

Page 185: ...Conditioning Air Condition r ight Glass Check for tf 111u1 eHefriRern11 J 1 With tlw 1ulnm 1ti tr 111srnissi1111 ii1 t 11 ll i or a manual transmission in N NL 11l1 ll i11d llw I irking brake fully a...

Page 186: ...Drive belt tension should nlso be checked at this time NOTE It is w1lawful for anyone other than a certili1 teclmician to service or add refrigerant to an air cond1 tioning system containing R 134A re...

Page 187: ...ental Pro n y and is an ozone saving product How sl r Corporation recommends that air service be performed by dealers or other MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 187 service facilities using recovery and recycl...

Page 188: ...This GC LB symbol an example shown 1111 _ _________ here is located on the grease container and identifies the application and guality of tli grease There are two groups identified those for wheel be...

Page 189: ...on When performing other I 111od services the hood latch release mechanism MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 189 and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricat...

Page 190: ...ilm and stain and to polish your vehicle Take care never to scral1 the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power bufl11 that may diminish the gloss or thin out the 11 111 finish CAUTION Do not us...

Page 191: ...d sealed 1 I t of driving is done on gravel roads consider 1d r stone shields behind each wheel MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 191 Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible Your d aler has t...

Page 192: ...e glas clec1ncr Never use an abrasive type cleaner Usl caution when cleaning insid rear windows equipped with electri defrosters Dn not use scrapers or other sharp instru ments which may ratch the ele...

Page 193: ...ange bulb II ist socket from back of lamp turn cow1terclockwise I I11111 out Reverse procedure to install MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 193 Front Park Turn Signal Light Replacement 1 Remove screws as shown...

Page 194: ...hing the taillamp assembly Wh 11 removing unfasten the three bolts lo cated on Lill lOf nd side Do not remove the bottom shoulder boll lift up and out to remove the assembly 2 Turn bulb assembly 1 3 t...

Page 195: ...e base of the rear window MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 195 2 Remove the trim plugs to goin 1 ess to th lamp housing mounting s rews 3 Remove tlw scrt ws holding Llw I imp housing lo the body panel 4 Remov...

Page 196: ...nsole 4 912 Rocker Switch Lamp 37 Transfer Case Lamp 658 ndcrpanel Courtesy Lamps 2 168 v ilablc only nt Chrysler Dealers Exterior Lamps Bulb Backup Lamps 2 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 2 11 Fog Lamps...

Page 197: ...ne fusible links previously used The pow r nter also cont 1ins Mini fuses and plug in ISO rcl i s I label inside lhl latching over of the center identifies each ornpon nt for t 1Sl of r pla rn nt if n...

Page 198: ...UMP RELAY MINI LIGHT RELA 7 OPEN 111 UE LAY FOG Uc 8 SOAMP IGNITION SWITCH START JtiAMP A C COMPR BLUE f vllNI LAY RADIAT H RELAY A ILI RY FAN 9 OPEN Ill E ENG EVAP1 J RELAY ABS SYSTEM K RELAY Al CLUT...

Page 199: ...INI LAY RADIATOR FAN RELAY 4 0L BLUE ENG EVAP PURGE SOLENOID LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH PARK NEUTRAL POSI TION SWITCH AUTO TRANS BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH MANUAL TRANS POWER DISTRIBUTION ENTER 19 20 Ml l...

Page 200: ...KS DEFOGGER UNLOCK DUAL BB RADIO POWER FLASHER ILLUMI LOCKS NATION LOCK RELAY CENTER 80474b60 FUSE PANEL The fuse panel is located beneath the instrt 1ment p 1111 on the left of the steering wheel COM...

Page 201: ...Amp Turn Signal Flasher Yellow Cavity 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Amp olor 10 Amp Red Ernply 25 Amp n 1turc1I Empty 20 Arnp Yellow Em t 15 Amp Lt Blue 30Amp C BRKR MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 01 Items Fused...

Page 202: ...mination Windshield Wiper Windshield Washer Electrical Failure ln case of a minor short circuit you can change a fti Repeated short circuits indicate an electrical problem II fuse continues to fail se...

Page 203: ...0I IV Bore And Slrok 98 lmm x 81111111 1 88 in x lltJ in 3 88 in x U l i 21__ C linder Block 1 il lmn isl 1nm Cylinder I le 1d l l 111111 lHI Iron Displacement 2 il 1 01 1 111 ll1h1v inllW i d l ulii...

Page 204: ...in 161 cm 63 3 in 257 6 cm 63 3 in 147 3 cm 58 in Cherokee with 7 wlm I See E above 2 0m3 71 8 ft 3 seat down 2 Door 1274 kg 2808 lbs 4x4 4 Door 1293 kg 2850 lbs 2 Door 4 Door 1354 kg 2985 Ibo 1374 k...

Page 205: ...Mopar Gear Lubricant or cguivalent of S E 75W lJ l I 1 Fm tr 1ill r towing applications use a SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Cc ir Luhrir 111l 111 tll i 11 Mmh ls 1 q11ippt d with Tn1c Lok re uire an additive...

Page 206: ...on certified for use in gasoline engines nr SH Energy Conserving Mopar ONTENTS or equivalent Refer to oil viscositv chmt for correct SAE grade Mopar PN 5281090 Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control In...

Page 207: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES li ONTENTS I mission Control System Maintenance 208 Schedule A 211 I l Jler Service 208 Schedule 13 218 l 1intenance Schedules 208...

Page 208: ...ial tools and equipment to perform 111 scrvi c operations in nn expert manner Servi c 111anuc1ls arc av ilablc which include detailed service information for your vehicli Refer to these manuals before...

Page 209: ...ow the interval 111 urs first MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Stop For Fuel Check engine oil level add as requir d Check win shield washer olwnl and requirl d MILEAGE MONTHS 0 AL RSHIP NAM COO Once A Mo...

Page 210: ...iles D Check coolant level hoses and clamps D Lubricate propeller shaft w1iversal joints and l11 splines if equipped D Lubricate suspension ball joints D After completion of off road 4WD operation ii...

Page 211: ...E REPAIR ORDER 15 000 Miles 24 000 km or at 12 months h rnge engine oil 1 placeengine oil filter 111lricate steering Iin kage 111 GE DEALERSHIP REPAIR IINTHS NAME CODE DATE ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES...

Page 212: ...efill transfer case fluid E D MILEAGE DEALERSHIP REPAIR u MONTHS NAME CODE DATE ORDER L E s I 8 37 500 Miles 60 000 km or at 30 months D Change engine oil D Replace engine oil filter D Lubricate steer...

Page 213: ...ne 1q ard less of mileage MIi AGE M NTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE coolant at 36 months DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 52 500 Miles 84 000 km or al 42 months D Chnngl engin oil D Rcpl 1cc cngin oi...

Page 214: ...ission fluid Drain and refill transfer case fluid MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER II 67 500 Miles 108 000 km or at 54 months D Change engine oil Replace engine oil filter Lubrica...

Page 215: ...30 000miles 48 000 km or 24 months since last hange MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 82 500 Miles 133 000 km or at 66 months Chcingc engin oil D Rcplnce l ng...

Page 216: ...rain and refill transfer case fluid Inspect brake linings MILEAGE DEALERSHIP REPAIH MONTHS NAME CODE DATE ORDER ii 97 500 Miles 156 000 km or at 78 months Change engine oil Replace engine oil filter D...

Page 217: ...months since last hange MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 112 500 Miles 180 000 km or at 90 months D hzingl cngi1w oil D Replzicc L fl ine oil filler LubricJl...

Page 218: ...ME CODE DATE ORDER Important Inspection and service should also be per formed any time a malfw1ction is observed or suspected Rl lain all r Ccipts Schedule B 3 000 Miles 5 000 km D Change engine oil D...

Page 219: ...RSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 12 000 Miles 19 000 km D Ch inge engin oil D Repl icL L nginl oil filter Lubric 11L slt L ring linkage 4x4 only D Dr iin and n till 1ulom 1lic l...

Page 220: ...lter D Lubricate steering linkage 4x4 only D Drain and refill manual transmission fluid MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE 21 000 Miles 34 000 km Change engine oil D Replace engine oil filter DATE Lu...

Page 221: ...l automatic transmission fluid I I rain and refill front and rear axles Inspect brake linings MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 221 27 000 Miles 43 000 km Cha...

Page 222: ...DEALERSHIP MONTHS NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER 33 000 Miles 53 000 km Change engine oil D Replace engine oil filter Lubricate steering linkage 4x4 only MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR...

Page 223: ...fluid Drain and refill front and rear axles j I Inspect brake linings MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 39 000 Miles 62 000 km Chringe engine oil o7Replricc e...

Page 224: ...er D Lubricate steering linkage 4x4 only D Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid D Drain and refill front and rear axles j D Inspect brake linings MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPA...

Page 225: ...4 000 Miles 86 000 km hange engine oil R place engine oil filter DATE I L1bricatesteering linkage 4x4 only REPAIR ORDER I rain and refill manual transmission fluid Ml EAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE...

Page 226: ...refill front and rear axles t Inspect brake linings MILEAGE DEALERSHIP REPAIR MONTHS NAME CODE DATE ORDER U 63 000 Miles 101 000 km Change engine oil Replace engine oil filter Lubricate steering link...

Page 227: ...HIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72 000 Miles 115 000 km D Change nginc oil Rcplacl l n in oil filler Lubrirnll sll l ring link igl l Ionl D Drain and r fill m rnu I lr 111 1nis i...

Page 228: ...linkage 4x4 only MILEAGE DEALERSHIP REPAIR MONTHS NAME CODE DATE ORDER 81 000 Miles 130 000 km D Change engine oil D Replace engine oil filter D Lubricate steering linkage 4x4 only D Flush and replac...

Page 229: ...in and refill automatic transmission fluid I rain and refill front and rear axles j In pect brake linings MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 87 000 Miles 139 0...

Page 230: ...id D Drain and refill trzmsfcr case fluid MILEAGE DEALERSHIP REPAIR MONTHS NAME CODE DATE ORDER 93 000 Miles 149 000 km D Change engine oil D Replace engine oil filter D Lubricate steering linkage 4x4...

Page 231: ...brake linings MILEAGE MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 99 000 Miles 158 000 km D Change t ngin oil D Replace cngi w oil fill r D Lubricate slt ring linkag 11 I onl...

Page 232: ...E s 8 108 000 Miles 173 000 km Change engine oil Replace engine oil filter Lubricate steering linkage 4x4 only Drain and refill manual transmission fluid Drain and refill automatic h ansmission fluid...

Page 233: ...ter Lubricate steering linkage 4x4 only Flush and replace engine coolant ILEAGE M MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 114 000 Miles 182 000 km D Chc1ngt ngin oil D Rcpl...

Page 234: ...pect and adjust drive belts Replace fuel filter Federal only Lubricate steering linkage Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid Drain and refill transfer case fluid Drain and refill front and re...

Page 235: ...vy loading especially in I w ather require front and rear axle service indicated llii i j in Schedule B Perform these services if you 11iiI operate your vehicle under these conditions 11111I int Inspe...

Page 236: ...IF VOL 1ONTENTS 11gg tions For Obtaining Se I li1cl l 11 pareFor The Appointme l 11 p ir A List I l i 1 onable With Requesl 1111 N Cd Assistance l111111 rArbitration Board...

Page 237: ...r Warranty lnform 1tion 241 V hide 238 Mopar Parts 241 11Prepare For The Appointment 238 Reporting Safl ly I fvct 241 11Prepare A List 238 In Canada 241 I Be Reasonable With Requests 238 Publication O...

Page 238: ...al daily charge If you need a rental it is advi 11 11 to make these arrangements when you call for 111 111 pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE hrysler Corporation and its dealers c1re vitally 1111 csted...

Page 239: ...n you 111 1 contact the Chrysler Customer Center 1 nrnmunication to the Chrysler Customer Center lid include the following information 11 11 r s name and address 1 n r s telephone number home and offi...

Page 240: ...e a major investnw1 when you purchased your new vehicle Your dealer Ii also made a major investment in facilities tool i111 training to assure that you are absolutely delighted w11 your ownership expe...

Page 241: ...inds that a safety defect exists in IFYOU NEED CUSTOMERASSISTANCE 241 a group of whi le it mily order i recall and remedy camp iign I lowcv r NHTS c rnnol become involved in individual problems betwee...

Page 242: ...rvicl t l 111u 1 d 90 00 Specify Par m 1J e 1ndmodt I l xamplC 1995Dodge aravan 1 1u 1 1 t m 1y usL his form lo ordL r I prl Viou modL I YL Jr 111 1nu 1 11 period lrt u u 1 y 1V 1il 1b l lwnl r Ma11u...

Page 243: ...timl l f call U S ONLY I Servin IVl 111uJI SL t 90 00 Specify year make and model example 1995 Dodge Carc1van ou abo mJy u l thi form lo ordl r Ownl r IVl 1nuc1I lor i prl viou modl I Yl lr manual io...

Page 244: ...credit cards HL icccpled Pil i L h ivl ynur order information ivail 1bll ll limL of call L xample 1995 Dodge Cira van N lmL You 11 o m iy u L thi form ln nrdl rOwnL r M rnual fur 1prl viou model yeJr...

Page 245: ...INDEX...

Page 246: ...1rking lr 1ilerTowing IV 1rningLight 11 rl inRecommendations l db R placement di I Light Alignment and Balance 117 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 166 Anti Lock Brake System 118 Charging Emergency Starting...

Page 247: ...Warning 29 124 1r 11 ompartment 66 1 II ity 67 INDEX 247 Cargo Light 50 Cargo Tie Downs 66 Carpeting 191 Cassette Tape And Player Maintcn 1ncc 86 Cassette Tape Player 83 Catalytic Converter 126 Center...

Page 248: ...Dimmer Switch Headlight Drnin Flush and Refill 167 Dipsticks Inspection 165 Automatic Transmission Selection of Coolant 166 Power Steering Temperature Gauge 75 Disabled Vehicle Towing ruise Conh ol 5...

Page 249: ...eaner 170 Vindows 38 Block Hca tcr 95 I Ironic Power Distribution Center 197 Break in Recomnwndatinns 28 I II nic Speed Control 55 Compartment 157 11 1g ncy in Case of Coolant 166 I 1 1k Warning Light...

Page 250: ...189 Finish Damage Ii Flashers Hazard Warning Turn Signal 51 75 Jll I Flooded Engine Starting Fluid Leve Checks Automatic Transm ission Brake Cooling System Engine Oil Manual Transmission Power Steerin...

Page 251: ...Rating 121 1 q1irements 121 I 111k apacity 125 t 200 oor Opener Storage 59 125 Gasoline Gasoline Reformulated Gauges INDEX 251 121 122 Coolant Temperature 75 Fuel 75 76 Odometer 75 Oil Pressure 76 Sp...

Page 252: ...238 Keys Ignition 9 93 Knee Bolster Key 9 Lock 9 93 Lamp Replacement Infant Restraint 20 Lane Change and Turn Signals 51 75 111 Inflation Pressure Tires 113 Lap and Shoulder Belts I11 ide Rearview Mir...

Page 253: ...nytime Running 49 Low Windshield Washer Fluid Wmning 74 I immer Switch Headlight 48 Oil Pressure 75 l ome 50 Parking 47 I 11gineCoolant Warning 74 Reading 50 I I rior 47 Seat Belt Reminder 14 7 78 I...

Page 254: ...172 Lubricant Selection I Shift Speeds Marker Lights Side 19J I Methanol Mirrors Outside Rearview Vanity Mopar Parts MTBE ETBE Multifunction Control Lever New Vehicle Break in Period Occupant Restrain...

Page 255: ...48 l r ssure Gauge 76 Polishing and Wa ing 190 l rc sure Warning Light 75 Power I 11 mmendation 160 Distribution ntcr 197 Vis o ity 160 Door Locks 13 iiPilt r Mirrors 46 1 l1 1ngc 164 Seats 41 11II Li...

Page 256: ...ires 115 Reporting Safety Defects 241 Restraints Child 20 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 99 Roof Rack Rotation Tires II Safety Checks Inside Vehicle Safety Checks Outside Vehicle Safety Tips Scheduled Mai...

Page 257: ...al Transmission 99 Iransfer Case 104 108 li1111lder Belts 14 11 1w Plow 133 11ndSystems 80 1 111 Tire 142 1 11I Plugs 171 INDEX 257 Specifications Engine Fuel Oil 203 121 160 Speed Control 55 Speedome...

Page 258: ...ches Compact Spare 145 Minimum Requirements Inflation Pressures 113 Tips I 1 Jacking 145 Trailer And Tongue Weight Replacement 115 Warnings Rotation 117 Wiring pare Tire 142 Transfer Case r ad Wear In...

Page 259: ...shcrs Windshil ld 51 II lh 14 Washing Whiclc l90 asoline 121 Waxing and Polishing 190 ll r Care 191 Wheel Alignment ind B 1lc111ec 117 Wheel Changing 141 1 I rrors 46 Wheel Nut Torque 146 1111 ornpass...

Page 260: ...260 INDEX Windshield Wiper Blades 182 Windshield Wipers 51 182 Wipers Intermittent 52 Wrecker Towing 151...

Page 261: ...NOTES _...

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Page 263: ...IMPORTANT This booklet contains Chrysler Corporation limited warranties It should be kept in your vehicle and presented to your Dealer if any warranty service is needed...

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Page 265: ...Emission arranty alifornia Emission arranty Specified omponents 3 Yr 3 Yr 7 Yr 36 000 50 000 70 000 7 Yr 8 Yr 100 000 80 000 WARRANTY COVERAGES AT A GLANCE This booklet explains the diff rcnl wc rrant...

Page 266: ...arranty Federal Emission Warranties California Emission Warranty Optional Service Contracts Maintenance Log Owner Change of Name Address Card IH Ii Your Legal Rights Un Warranties All of the Chrysler...

Page 267: ...particular purpose that your vehicle is suitable for your 1996 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTIES special purposes if your sp cial purposes were specifically disclosed to hryslcr itself not merely to the...

Page 268: ...lephone The cellular telephone and the tires are covered by separate warranties offered by their makerH See these warranty statements in your Owner s Litern ture Package The Basic Warranty covers your...

Page 269: ...r to their export except as quired by law tose vehicles registered to U S government officials or ilitary personnel on assignment are exempt from this licy Vehicles registered and operated in U S poss...

Page 270: ...ered for 12 months or 12 000 miles on the odometer whichever occurs first Brakes Rotors Pads Linings and Drums Wiper Blades Clutch Discs WIIAT S NOT COVERED 11clflcations Alteratio1 1l 1111 hanges tha...

Page 271: ...NTIES However your Chrysler Warranties don t cover any part which is not a Chrysler supplied part These warranties also don t cover the costs of any repairs or adjustments that might be caused by or n...

Page 272: ...warranties don t cover the costs of rt 11 111 ing damage caused by poor or improper mainten 11111 They also don t cover damage caused by the use ol 11111 taminated fuels or the use of fuels oils lubr...

Page 273: ...the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you 1996 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTIES Racing Excluded Your Chrysler warranties don t cover the costs of repair ing damage or conditions caused by...

Page 274: ...on t cover the following corrosion caused by accident damage abuse or vehicl 1 alteration surface corrosion caused by such things as industrial fallout sand salt hail and stones etc corrosion caused b...

Page 275: ...charge warranty service to vehicles operated temporarily outside the U S and its possessions or territories but registered in the U S and HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE its possessions or territories at...

Page 276: ...e given above for Warranty Service in Foreign Countries Normally warrant Dealer s sales o y should 1 r serv1 Sales ways talk to d 1 anager first I ea ership ti s response at 1atyou follow these ste ST...

Page 277: ...is booklet Chrysler representative at the headquarters office will r view the facts IfChrysler can take further action to assist ou in this matter your dealer will be provided the infor HOW TO DEAL WI...

Page 278: ...state Chrysler requires that you first provide us with a written notification of any service difficulty you may have experienced so that we may have an opportunity to make any needed repairs before yo...

Page 279: ...CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CENTERS CHRYSLER DE MEXICO CUSTOMER RELATIONS Lago Alberto 320 Mexico 11320 D F In Mexico 915 729 1248 Outside Mexico 525 729 1248 PUERTO RICO U S VIRGIN ISLANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE Ch...

Page 280: ...nd powertrain control modules Also in cooperation with worldwide efforts to control suspected ozone depleting agents the EPA require the captLtre purification and reuse of automotive air conditioning...

Page 281: ...re delivery They lpa irany uncorrected factory defects or damage and I transit damage detected before the vehicle is livered to you oduction Changes r sler and its dealers reserve the right to make ng...

Page 282: ...nd labor needed to repair or replace any sheet metal panels of your vehicle that become perforated rusted through by corrosion Corrosion Rust Through Coverage The corrosion coverage applies to perfora...

Page 283: ...ols exhaust gas recirculation valve control system exhaust pipes between exhaust manifold catalyst positive crankcase ventilation PCV valve or orifice secondary ignition wires spark plugs throttle bod...

Page 284: ...curs first the Performance Warranty covers the cost of repairing or adjusting any componenl orparts that might be needed to allow your vehicle to p 1 Federal Emission Standards for aFederally approved...

Page 285: ...d to show them FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY NOTE lf you feel your dealer ha d nied you emissions warranty coverage contact hry 1 r orporation Follow the steps listed on page I hrysl r will notify you in...

Page 286: ...stem may include parts such as the fuel injection system the ignition system catalytic converter and powertrain control module Also included may be hoses belts connectors and other emission re lated a...

Page 287: ...ONSIBILITIES As the vehi leown r you Her sponsibl for the perfor mance of the requir d maintenan listed in your owner s manual hr sl r r 0111111 nds that you retain all re ipls ov ring m 1inl nan on y...

Page 288: ...ichever occurs first Chrysler also warrants that any part on the long term warranted emis sions parts list in this warranty and installed as origin 1I equipment is free from defects in material and wo...

Page 289: ...copy of the failed CALIFORNIA EMISSIONWARRANTY Smog he k l t report to the den lt r If th owner is not notified within 30days that a perform rnc wc1rrantyclaim is denied the manufacturer must rq 1irLl...

Page 290: ...y because there is no record of maintenance However failures caused by lack of required maintenance are not covered by the warranty To avoid questions as lo whether the vehicle maintenance has been pe...

Page 291: ...caused by misuse alteration tampering disconnection or improper or inadequate maintenance CALIFORNIAEMISSIONWARRANTY Damage due to use of leaded ga oline Damage resulting from fire a idt nt negligenc...

Page 292: ...ontact Replaced parts and a paid original invoice will be required in these cases Any questions about the emission control systems warranty should be reviewed with the Chrysler Customer Center If emer...

Page 293: ...of reimbursement for these emergency repairs In addition th owner must provide Chrysler with a d tailed description indicating why the situation was onsidered an emergency and why dealer service was u...

Page 294: ...available to customers living in U S possessions or territories Chrysler Service Contract protection does not replace any coverage under the limited warranties in this booklet You ar_eresponsible for...

Page 295: ...ould keep track of 11 h duled maintenance either through routinely filling 11I your Maintenance Log or retaining receipts or other hi umentation We recommend that you return to your Iling Dealer for a...

Page 296: ...FILTER SYSTEM BELT OIL OIL FILTER CABLE PLUG ROTATE NAME REPLACE CHECK ADJUST CHANGE FILTER CHECK DISTRIB REPLACE TIRES LOCATION REPLACE CAP REPLACE t FOLLOW THE TIME AND MILEAGE MAINTENANCE INTERVAL...

Page 297: ...icauon Number Third Owner s Nam Street Addrc s Warranty Start Date in Service Date Mileage at Delivery City and State Zip Code Selling Dealer Code Date of Third Purchase Mileage at Purchase ity State...

Page 298: ...4 CHRYSUR W CORPORATION 81 016 6016 00PM1646 Printed in U S A This information replace FUSE PANEL f he fuse 1 pane 1s locat un the left of the steeri1 p MBINATION BUZZER AMP J It flKR...

Page 299: ...L e fuse panel is located beneath the instrument pan I 1 the left of the steering wheel p MBINATION BUZZER I RKR Cavity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Amp It m Fu d Color 2 Amp R ir Wip r Rl ttr Wo lwr N lluril I Am...

Page 300: ...r Gauges Headlight Delay Violet Module Chime Module Overhead Console 18 25Amp Heater Rear Window Natural Cavity Amp Color 19 5Amp Tan 20 5 5Amp C BRKR 81 016 9612 Items Fused Instrument Panel Lights R...

Page 301: ...ar area of the vehicle Care should be used 11 mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may ll1 c the accuracy or operation of the compass on lti le so equipped Iii c nlenna cable should be as short...

Page 302: ...ission Fluid 2 SL MOPARATFPLUS Automatic Transmission Fluid Typl I 1 J should be used to assure optimum transmission perform llII I Fluids of the type labeled DEXRON III MERCON sh111ild NI 11 be used...

Page 303: ...ral and shift the transfercaseleverfirmly and quicklywithout pausingin thetransfercaseN Neutral posi tion You can thenreturnthetransmissionto thedesiredgear Donotuseparr time 4WDor 4 LO ondry pai1edro...

Page 304: ...inflatedtoproduce acC11rate signals for thecom luter Compass Overhead Console Some Cherokee models may be equipped with an overhead console compass If the com pass reading appears to be erratic and th...

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