Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2015
2015 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.
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2015 Jeep Cherokee specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body Style | Sport-utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Assembly Plant | Toledo North Assembly Plant, Toledo, Ohio |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Multipurpose vehicle |
| Introduction Date | October 2013 as a 2014 model |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4 |
| Construction | Steel uniframe |
Engine: 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with Engine Stop-Start (ESS)+−
| Availability | Optional on Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk |
| Type and Description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Die cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,500 rpm, electronically limited |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity | 6.0 qt. (5.7 liter) |
| Coolant Capacity | 9.7 qt. (9.2 liter) |
| Emission Controls | Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(a); Engine Stop/start technology |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 19/28/22 – 4x2; 19/27/22 – Jeep Active Drive I; 19/26/21 – Jeep Active Drive II; 18/25/20 – Jeep Active Drive Lock |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Trenton Engine, Trenton, Mich. |
(a) Meets the ULEV II emission standard in all 50 states.
Engine: 2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4+−
| Availability | Standard on Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk |
| Type and Description | Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 X 97 |
| Valve System | SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
| Power (SAE net — estimated) | 184 hp (137 kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net — estimated) | 171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Oil Capacity | 5.5 qt. / 5.2 liter |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.1 qt. / 6.7 liter |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c); Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) | 22/31/25 - 4x2; 21/28/24 - Jeep Active Drive I; 21/27/23 - Jeep Active Drive II; 19/25/22 - Jeep Active Drive Lock |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich. |
(c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements and LEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, Arizona and Delaware (2014 model year).
Transmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic+−
| Availability | Standard on all models |
| Description | Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| Ratio Spread | 9.81 |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 2.84 |
| 3rd | 1.91 |
| 4th | 1.38 |
| 5th | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.81 |
| 7th | 0.70 |
| 8th | 0.58 |
| 9th | 0.48 |
| Rev | 3.83 |
| Axle Ratios | 3.2-liter 4x2 — 3.251; 3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow) — 3.251; 3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow) — 3.517; 2.4-liter 4x2 — 3.734; 2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) — 3.734; 2.4-liter 4x4 (Trailhawk) — 4.083 |
The sheet prints Gear Ratio as a sub-heading above the 1st through Rev rows, and Axle Ratios follows Rev in the same table.
4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock+−
| Availability | Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude and Limited. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk |
| Type | Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems |
| Operating Modes | Auto 4x2/4x4; 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock |
| Center Differential Type | None |
| Terrain Response | Unique tuning in all terrain modes |
| Low-range Ratio | 2.92:1 |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp, 180-amp optional |
| Battery | 600-amp maintenance-free, 730-amp optional, 700-amp AGM (with 3.2-liter engine with stop/start only) |
Suspension+−
| Front | McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Steering+−
| Type | Electric power rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 4x2: 37.6 (11.5); 4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5); 4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6); 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock |
Brakes+−
| Front — Size and Type | 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper; 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available) |
| Front — Swept Area (per caliper) | 100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm.), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm.), 2 x 48 |
| Rear — Size and Type | 10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper; 12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with 1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available) |
| Rear — Swept Area (per caliper) | 99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm.) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm.) 1 x 43 |
| Power-assist Type | 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | Standard |
| Parking Brake Type | Electric motor on caliper |
Dimensions and capacities+−
| Wheelbase | 106.26 (2,699.1) 4x2, 106.3 (2,700) 4x4 I, 107.0(2,718.8) 4x4 Lock |
| Track, Front | 62.2 (1,580.0) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,593.5) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1,613.5) 4x4 Lock |
| Track, Rear | 61.9 (1,573.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock |
| Overall Length (NAFTA vehicles) | 182 (4,624) |
| Overall Width | 73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock |
| Overall Height (with roof rack) | 66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock |
| Load-floor height | 30.9 (785.6) 4x4 |
| Sill-step height | 17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1(460.8) rear step height, 4x4 |
| Ground Clearances (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires) | 8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance |
| Chassis | 9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate |
| Fuel Tank | 10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard |
| Front Axle | 10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield |
| Rear Axle | 9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker |
| Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees) | 29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I; 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2; |
| Breakover Angle (degrees) | 22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2; |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2; |
| Aero Cd | 0.339 (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters) |
| Fuel-tank Capacity | 15.9 gal. (60.0 liter) |
| Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. (kg) | 1,000 (454) |
| All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch | 2,000 (907) |
| 2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) | 2,000 (907) |
| 3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) | 4,500 (2,041) |
| Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 2.4-liter 4x2 | 3,655 (1,658) |
| Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 3.2-liter 4x2 | 3,779 (1,714) |
| Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 2.4-liter 4x4 | 3,953 (1,793) |
| Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 3.2-liter 4x4 | 4,046 (1835) |
| Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 2.4-liter 4x4 Lock | 4,028 (1,827) |
| Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) — 3.2-liter 4x4 Lock | 4,108 (1,863) |
| Weight Distribution, 4x4, F/R | 57/43 |
| GVWR | 5,050 lbs. – 2.4-liter FWD; 5,500 lbs – 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4 |
(a) All dimensions are measured with two passengers. The three rows after the occupants-and-cargo-weight row carry no heading on the sheet; they are printed as shown, indented under it.
Accommodations+−
| Seating Capacity — Front/Rear | 2/3 |
| Front Row — Head Room without Sunroof | 39.4 (999.9) |
| Front Row — Head Room with Sunroof | 37.9 (964.5) |
| Front Row — Legroom | 41.1 (1,045) |
| Front Row — Shoulder Room | 57.6 (1,462.3) |
| Front Row — Hip Room | 53.8 (1,366.6) |
| Front Row — Seat Travel | 8.3 (210) driver / 7.5(190) front passenger |
| Front Row — Recliner Range (degrees) | 8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered) |
| Front Row — SAE Volume (standard roof) | 53.98 cu. ft. |
| Second Row — Head Room | 38.5 (978.2) |
| Second Row — Legroom | 40.3 (1,023.2) |
| Second Row — Knee Clearance | 3.5 (90.1) |
| Second Row — Shoulder Room | 55.1 (1,399.8) |
| Second Row — Hip Room | 49.9 (1,268.1) |
| Second Row — Recliner Range (degrees) | 19.25 to 25.25 |
| SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 49.47 |
| Cargo Access — Liftover Height | 30.9 (785.6) 4x4 |
| Cargo Access — Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening | 41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer |
| Cargo Access — Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening | 36.1 (917.2) at top of opening |
| Cargo Access — Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening | 32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock |
| Cargo Access — Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening | 30.7 (780.0) 4x2 |
| Cargo Access — Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim | 39.4 (1,000.5) |
SAE cargo volume+−
| Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 24.6 (0.7) |
| Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.9 (1.555) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 128 (3.625) |
| Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 58.9 (1.6678) |
| Behind Rear Seat | 24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position; 26.9 ft³ (0.76 m³) rear seat at mid travel; 29.1 ft³ (0.82 m³) rear seat at full forward |
| Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.9 (1.6) |
On the sheet this table is headed only SAE Cargo Volume and continues from the Accommodations section.
Wheels+−
| Availability | Standard on Sport |
| Type and Material | Painted Silver full face steel |
| Size | 17 x 7 |
| Availability | Latitude / Available on Sport |
| Type and Material | Painted Silver cast aluminum |
| Size | 17 x 7 |
| Availability | Standard on Limited |
| Type and Material | Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets |
| Size | 18 x 7 |
| Availability | Standard on Limited / Available on Latitude |
| Type and Material | Polished aluminum with painted pockets |
| Size | 18 x 7 |
| Availability | Standard on Trailhawk |
| Type and Material | Polished aluminum with painted pockets |
| Size | 17 x 7.5 |
Each group of three rows (Availability, Type and Material, Size) is one wheel option.
Tires+−
| Availability | Standard on Sport and Latitude |
| Size and Type | 225/60R17 BSW, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model | Firestone Destination LE2 |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 757 (470) |
| Availability | Standard on Limited |
| Size and Type | 225/55R18 BSW, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model | Continental ProContact TX |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 752 (467) |
| Availability | Available on Sport and Latitude |
| Size and Type | 225/65R17 OWL, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model | Firestone Destination LE2 |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 734 (456) |
| Availability | Available on Limited |
| Size and Type | 225/60R18 BSW, All-season |
| Mfr. and Model | Continental ProContact TX |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 727 (452) |
| Availability | Standard on Trailhawk |
| Size and Type | P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain |
| Mfr. and Model | Firestone Destination A/T |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 713 (443) |
| Parking Brake Type | Electronic park brake |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard on front-wheel-drive Sport, Latitude and Limited |
| All-speed traction control | Standard |
Each group of four rows (Availability through Revs per Mile) is one tire option.
Source: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2015 feature availability guide.
Showing 127 of 210 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | SportFWD | Sport4x4 | LatitudeFWD | Latitude4x4 | LimitedFWD | Limited4x4 | Trailhawk4x4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | |||||||
| ColorsAnvil Clear Coat | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cashmere Pearl Coat | — | ||||||
| Mango Tango Pearl Coat | — | — | |||||
| Active grille shutters (with 2.4-liter engine) — not available with forward collision warning/adaptive cruise control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Badges4x4 (4WD only) | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Latitude | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Limited | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Sport | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trailhawk | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Trail Rated (4WD only – 2 badges) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Door handlesBlack | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body color | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhaust tipTip In dual outlets (with V-6 engine) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Fascias — front and rearBody color | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Body color with bright lower accents | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Fog LampsFog Lamps | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GlassSolar control glass | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunscreen, deep-tinted | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GrilleAccent color surrounds | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Chrome surrounds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| HeadlampsAutomatic | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High-intensity discharge | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Auto high beam headlamp control | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Hood decalHood decal, matte black | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| MirrorsAccent color | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Black | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body color | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Supplemental signals | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Heated | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Power with manual foldaway | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Power multi-function with manual foldaway | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| MoldingBlack, daylight opening | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Bright, daylight opening | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Roof RailsSide roof rails, bright | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Side roof rails, accent color | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| SunroofCommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof | — | — | |||||
| Other exteriorWheel flares, off-road | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Windshield wipers — rain sensing | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Windshield with wiper deicer | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Interior | |||||||
| AccentsBase | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Premium | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Red stitching | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Climate controlDual zone, automatic | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Cargo net | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity115-volt auxiliary power outlet | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB port – full-function (floor console bin) — replaces charging only USB port with optional Uconnect 8.4 A radio on Latitude | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB port — charging only (floor console bin) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Daylight opening moldingBlack | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Bright | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Door trim panel bolstersCloth with map pocket | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Vinyl | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Floor matsAll-season | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | ✓ |
| Carpeted, Front and rear | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Instrument cluster3.5-in. TFT display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 7-in. color multiview thin-film transistor (TFT) display | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior ColorsLight Frost – Black and Light Frost | — | ||||||
| Vesuvio — Jeep Brown/Indigo Blue | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Grand Canyon — Jeep Brown | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Interior LightingAmbient LED | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trailhawk Off-road Accessory Kit | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Mirror — rearviewMicrophone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Auto-dimming with microphone | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| ParkView rear backup camera | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| SeatsCloth bucket seats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Leather-trimmed bucket seats | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Passenger in-seat cushion storage | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloth/leather-trimmed bucket seats | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Seats — frontHeated | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Ventilated | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Front-passenger, forward fold-flat | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front passenger, under cushion storage (not available with optional ventilated seats on Limited) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seats — powerEight-way driver | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Four-way driver lumbar adjust | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Seats — manual six-way driver seat | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Shift KnobLeather wrapped | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Urethane wrapped | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| SiriusXM Radio with one-year subscription | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Nine premium Alpine amplified speakers plus subwoofer (10 speakers total) and 506W amplifier | — | — | |||||
| Steering WheelHeated | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Leather wrapped with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Universal garage door opener | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM with 5-in. touchscreen display, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM with 8.4-in. touchscreen display Bluetooth, Voice Command and Access Advantage | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM with 8.4-in. touchscreen display, Bluetooth, Navigation, HD Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link and Traffic, and Access Advantage | — | — | — | — | |||
| Windows – PowerDriver one-touch down | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front driver and passenger one-touch up and down | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless charging pad for mobile devices — mounted in upper tier of floor console storage bin, utilizing Qi technology (customer-purchased Qi-enabled sleeve may be required) | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Powertrain And Chassis | |||||||
| Engines3.2-liter V-6 24-valve variable-valve timing (VVT) engine with stop/start system | — | — | |||||
| Alternator180-amp alternator (with HD cooling and V-6 engine) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Power transfer unitSingle speed | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Two speed with low range, drivetrain neutral switch (for flat towing) and Hill-descent Control | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ||
| AxlesConventional differential rear | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Rear Locker Axle | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Battery600-amp maintenance-free battery | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 730-amp maintenance-free battery | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 700-amp AGM (3.2-liter engine stop/start only) | — | — | |||||
| Other powertrain and chassisFour-wheel drive systems (4WD models only) | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill-descent control | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Selec-Speed Control (Hill-ascent / -descent control) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Selec-Terrain | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Skid plates (front suspension, transmission, underbody, fuel tank) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| SuspensionNormal duty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Off-road, lifted (included with two-speed PTU on Latitude and Limited 4x4) | — | — | — | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Tires225/60R17 BSW, All-season | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 225/65R17 BSW, All-season | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 225/55R18 BSW, All-season | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 225/60R18 BSW, All season | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Tires — spareCompact | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | |||
| Tire Inflator Kit | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Full-size | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Wheels17 X 7-in. full-face steel wheels | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 X 7-in. painted aluminum wheels | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ||
| 17 X 7.5-in. polished painted aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 18 X 7-in. polished aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Safety And Security | |||||||
| Keyless Enter-N-Go | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Security alarm | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Packages / Equipment Groups | |||||||
| Cold Weather Group — Includes air conditioning with integrated center stack controls, all-season floor mats, exterior mirrors with heating element, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, Jeep Rack Off-road accessory kit (Trailhawk only), leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, remote start system, and windshield wiper deicer | — | — | |||||
| Comfort/Convenience Group — Includes cargo net, dual zone automatic temperature control with air filtration and humidity sensor, power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjustment, power liftgate, Keyless Enter-N-Go, remote start system, auto dim rearview mirror with microphone, security alarm, SiriusXM Radio with one-year activation and universal garage door opener | — | — | — | — | |||
| Leather Interior Group — Includes Nappa leather-trimmed bucket seats, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, power eight-way driver seat with driver four-way power lumbar adjust | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Luxury Group — Includes heated front seats, heated steering wheel, leather-trimmed bucket seats, power four-way driver lumbar adjust, power eight-way driver seat, tonneau cover, and windshield wiper deicer | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Technology Group — Includes advanced brake assist, LaneSense Departure Warning-Plus, auto high beam headlamp control, Forward Collision Warning Plus with Crash Mitigation, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with stop and go, body-color exterior mirrors, ParkSense front and rear park assist with rear stop, and rain sensitive windshield wipers | — | — | — | — | |||
| Safety Tec Group — Includes Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, power multi-function foldaway mirrors (heated, with supplemental signals), ParkSense with rear Park Assist | — | — | |||||
| Uconnect Access 8.4A Radio — Includes one-year SiriusXM Radio, AM/FM, 8.4-in. touchscreen display, GPS antenna input, navigation ready (dealer-activated), integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice command for climate temperature (when equipped with dual zone ATC), text message reader with 18 pre-programmed text message replies, and Uconnect Access Advantage (6-month trial), with apps for Pandora, iHeartRadio, Slacker Radio, and Aha | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Uconnect Access 8.4AN Radio — Includes all features listed above for Uconnect Access 8.4A radio, plus the following: GPS navigation with one-step voice destination entry, 3-D city models and landmarks, 3-D terrain modeling, HD Radio, SiriusXM Traffic, SiriusXM Travel Link, and Uconnect Access (one-year trial), with apps for Pandora, iHeartRadio, Slacker Radio, and Aha | — | — | — | — | |||
| Ventilated/Memory Seat Group — Includes premium leather-trimmed bucket seats with perforated inserts, ventilated front seats, and memory features – driver seat, radio, exterior mirrors | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
- Source guide marks unavailable features with a dash; shown here as NA.
- A few cells are blank in the printed guide (Light Frost interior on Trailhawk, Safety Tec Group on Sport, Ventilated/Memory Seat Group on all but Trailhawk) and are shown as NA.
- The guide's section and sub-group indentation is inconsistent in places; sub-groups here follow the printed heading order.
- Column headers combine trim and drivetrain (FWD or 4x4).
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Latitude (FWD) over Sport (FWD)+19 standard +
- ✓Badges: Latitude
- ✓Door handles: Body color
- ✓Fog Lamps
- ✓Glass: Sunscreen, deep-tinted
- ✓Headlamps: Automatic
- ✓Mirrors: Body color
- ✓Molding: Bright, daylight opening
- ✓Side roof rails, bright
- ✓Connectivity: 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
- ✓Daylight opening molding: Bright
- ✓Interior Lighting: Ambient LED
- ✓ParkView rear backup camera
- ✓Seats: Passenger in-seat cushion storage
- ✓Seats — front: Front-passenger, forward fold-flat
- ✓Front passenger, under cushion storage (not available with optional ventilated seats on Limited)
- ✓Shift Knob: Leather wrapped
- ✓Leather wrapped with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- ✓Steering Wheel: Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- ✓Front driver and passenger one-touch up and down
Limited (FWD) over Latitude (FWD)+24 standard +
- ✓Badges: Limited
- ✓Fascias — front and rear: Body color with bright lower accents
- ✓Mirrors: Supplemental signals
- ✓Mirrors: Heated
- ✓Power multi-function with manual foldaway
- ✓Other exterior: Windshield with wiper deicer
- ✓Accents: Premium
- ✓Climate control: Dual zone, automatic
- ✓Cargo net
- ✓USB port – full-function (floor console bin) — replaces charging only USB port with optional Uconnect 8.4 A radio on Latitude
- ✓Door trim panel bolsters: Vinyl
- ✓7-in. color multiview thin-film transistor (TFT) display
- ✓Mirror — rearview: Auto-dimming with microphone
- ✓Leather-trimmed bucket seats
- ✓Seats — front: Heated
- ✓Seats — power: Eight-way driver
- ✓Seats — power: Four-way driver lumbar adjust
- ✓Seats — power: Seats — manual six-way driver seat
- ✓SiriusXM Radio with one-year subscription
- ✓Steering Wheel: Heated
- ✓Universal garage door opener
- ✓Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM with 8.4-in. touchscreen display Bluetooth, Voice Command and Access Advantage
- ✓Keyless Enter-N-Go
- ✓Security alarm
Latitude (4x4) over Sport (4x4)+19 standard +
- ✓Badges: Latitude
- ✓Door handles: Body color
- ✓Fog Lamps
- ✓Glass: Sunscreen, deep-tinted
- ✓Headlamps: Automatic
- ✓Mirrors: Body color
- ✓Molding: Bright, daylight opening
- ✓Side roof rails, bright
- ✓Connectivity: 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
- ✓Daylight opening molding: Bright
- ✓Interior Lighting: Ambient LED
- ✓ParkView rear backup camera
- ✓Seats: Passenger in-seat cushion storage
- ✓Seats — front: Front-passenger, forward fold-flat
- ✓Front passenger, under cushion storage (not available with optional ventilated seats on Limited)
- ✓Shift Knob: Leather wrapped
- ✓Leather wrapped with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- ✓Steering Wheel: Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- ✓Front driver and passenger one-touch up and down
Limited (4x4) over Latitude (4x4)+23 standard +
- ✓Badges: Limited
- ✓Fascias — front and rear: Body color with bright lower accents
- ✓Mirrors: Supplemental signals
- ✓Mirrors: Heated
- ✓Power multi-function with manual foldaway
- ✓Other exterior: Windshield with wiper deicer
- ✓Accents: Premium
- ✓Climate control: Dual zone, automatic
- ✓Cargo net
- ✓USB port – full-function (floor console bin) — replaces charging only USB port with optional Uconnect 8.4 A radio on Latitude
- ✓Door trim panel bolsters: Vinyl
- ✓7-in. color multiview thin-film transistor (TFT) display
- ✓Mirror — rearview: Auto-dimming with microphone
- ✓Leather-trimmed bucket seats
- ✓Seats — front: Heated
- ✓Seats — power: Eight-way driver
- ✓Seats — power: Four-way driver lumbar adjust
- ✓SiriusXM Radio with one-year subscription
- ✓Steering Wheel: Heated
- ✓Universal garage door opener
- ✓Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM with 8.4-in. touchscreen display Bluetooth, Voice Command and Access Advantage
- ✓Keyless Enter-N-Go
- ✓Security alarm
Trailhawk (4x4) over Limited (4x4)+16 standard +
- ✓Badges: Trailhawk
- ✓Trail Rated (4WD only – 2 badges)
- ✓Fascias — front and rear: Body color
- ✓Grille: Accent color surrounds
- ✓Mirrors: Accent color
- ✓Mirrors: Power with manual foldaway
- ✓Molding: Black, daylight opening
- ✓Side roof rails, accent color
- ✓Other exterior: Wheel flares, off-road
- ✓Accents: Base
- ✓Accents: Red stitching
- ✓Daylight opening molding: Black
- ✓Floor mats: All-season
- ✓Mirror — rearview: Microphone
- ✓Cloth/leather-trimmed bucket seats
- ✓Seats — power: Seats — manual six-way driver seat
Standard on every trim (71)
- Badges: Jeep
- Exhaust tip: Bright
- Headlamps: Bi-function halogen projector
- Headlamps: Off time delay
- Headlamp bezels: Black bezels
- License Plate Brow: Body color
- Other exterior: Tail lamps, LED
- Other exterior: Window wipers/washer — rear
- Windshield wipers — variable intermittent
- Accents: Active headrests — front
- Air filtration
- Climate control: Air conditioning — manual
- Assist handles, three, passenger
- Bluetooth (Uconnect Voice Command / handsfree phone)
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Climate control: Cargo Area — eight tie-down loops
- 12-volt auxiliary power outlet (instrument panel)
- 12-volt auxiliary power outlet (floor console bin)
- Connectivity: 12-volt cargo power outlet
- Connectivity: Audio jack input for mobile devices
- USB port — full-function (instrument panel media center)
- Full-length center floor console with illuminated front cup holders, two-tier storage bin, and rear A/C vents
- Consoles: Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Defroster — rear window, electric
- Door Locks — speed-sensitive, power
- Glove box, locking with damped door and lamp
- Head restraints, rear seat, three
- EVIC: Tachometer
- EVIC: Temperature, compass
- Interior Lighting: Illuminated entry
- Interior Lighting: Reading lamps, rear
- Interior Lighting: Cargo compartment
- Interior Lighting: Courtesy lamps
- Jeep Cargo Management System — includes four utility hooks and reusable grocery bag with Jeep logo
- Media Center electronics storage — 12-volt auxiliary power outlet in instrument panel, audio jack input for mobile devices, remote SD card slot and USB port
- Seats — rear, 60/40 split-folding rear recline bench with fore/aft adjustment, armrest with cup holders
- Seats — manual four-way front passenger seat
- Six speakers
- Speed control
- Speed sensitive power locks
- Steering column — tilt and telescope
- Sun visors – sliding, with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Engines: 2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir engine
- 2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir engine PZEV (CARB states only)
- Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
- Transmission: Electronic Range Select
- Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
- 160-amp alternator
- Battery run-down protection
- Brakes: Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Brakes: Electronic park brake
- Electronic stability control with Hill-start Assist, all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and trailer sway damping
- Other powertrain and chassis: Engine Immobilizer
- Other powertrain and chassis: Engine oil cooler
- Other powertrain and chassis: Fuel tank — 15.8 gal.
- Other powertrain and chassis: Steering — power, electric
- Tip Start
- Tire-pressure monitoring display
- Tires — spare: Traction control — all-speed
- Trailer-sway damping
- Child seat anchor system (LATCH)
- Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
- Remote keyless entry with panic alarm
- Restraint Systems — Air bags: Advanced multistage front air bags
- Knee bolster air bag, inflatable, driver and passenger
- Supplemental side curtain front and rear air bags
- Restraint Systems — Air bags: Supplemental rear seat side air bag
- Front: Three-point, height-adjustable with traveling inboard buckles, constant-force retractors (CFR) and driver's pretensioner
- Rear: Three-point belts with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
- BeltAlert
- Tire-pressure sensor, Lock on sync
Source: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2015 Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs ** | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
Once a month or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level.
- Check windshield washer fluid level.
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
Severe duty (all models)
- Change engine oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment.
- Oil change intervals must never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
- Spark plug interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2015 Jeep Cherokee fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 2.4L and 3.2L engines | 15.8 gal | 60 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified) | 5.5 qt | 5.2 L |
| 3.2L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 6 qt | 5.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 2.4L engine (Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant) | 7.2 qt | 6.8 L |
| 3.2L engine (Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant) | 10 qt | 9.5 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula antifreeze/coolant | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (2.4L engine) | SAE 0W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix |
| Engine oil (3.2L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix |
| Engine oil filter | — | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | — | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ZF 8&9 Speed ATF automatic transmission fluid or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable) | SAE J1703 | Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 10% |
| 3.2L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance) | Up to 10% |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.25 | 19 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Fuel selection table lists 87 octane for both engines.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Transmission and 9-speed ATF capacities are not listed in the manual.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2015 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2015 Jeep Cherokee questions
How much oil does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee take?
With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L and 3.2L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2015 Jeep Cherokee use?
2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2015 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.