Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2018

2018 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications.

Schedule covers: 150k miles
Publications: 10

2018 Jeep Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.

General information+

Body Style	Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant	Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
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	Standard — Overland 4x4; Optional — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland 4x2 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 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity	9.7 quarts (9.2 liters)
Emission Controls	Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(a)
Emission Controls (stop-start)	Engine stop-start technology
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)	21/29/24 – 4x2; 20/27/23 – Jeep Active Drive I; 18/26/21 – Jeep Active Drive II; 18/24/21 – 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 — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland 4x2 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 quarts / 5.2 liters
Coolant Capacity	7.1 quarts / 6.7 liters
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c)
Emission Controls (CARB states)	Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)	21/30/25 - 4x2; 21/28/23 - 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 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 — 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
Reverse	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
3.2 liter 4x4 Active Drive II and Trailhawk	3.517
2.4-liter 4x2	3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk)	3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (Trailhawk)	4.083

4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock+

Availability	Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Latitude, Latitude Plus, and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude Plus 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
Parking Brake Type	Electronic park brake
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes	Standard on front-wheel-drive Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland and Trailhawk
All-speed Traction Control	Standard

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 (4x4 Lock)
Ground Clearances: Chassis	9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate
Ground Clearances: Fuel Tank	10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard
Ground Clearances: Front Axle	10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield
Ground Clearances: 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)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight: all models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch	2,000 (907)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight: 2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	2,000 (907)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight: 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, percent 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.

Accommodations+

Seating Capacity — Front/Rear	2/3
Front Row: Headroom without Sunroof	39.4 (999.9)
Front Row: Headroom 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: Headroom	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
Second Row: 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 cu. ft. (0.76 cu. m) rear seat at mid travel; 29.1 cu. ft. (0.82 cu. m) rear seat at full forward
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.9 (1.6)

Wheels+

	Wheel 1	Wheel 2	Wheel 3	Wheel 4	Wheel 5	Wheel 6
Availability	Standard — Latitude	Standard — Latitude Plus / Available — Latitude	Standard — Limited	Standard — Limited / Available — Latitude Plus	Standard — Trailhawk	Optional — Trailhawk
Type and Material	Painted Silver full face steel	Painted Silver cast aluminum	Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets	Polished aluminum with painted pockets	Polished aluminum with painted pockets	Jet Black Semi-gloss painted aluminum
Size	17 x 7	17 x 7	18 x 7	18 x 7	17 x 7.5	17 x 7.5

Tires+

	Tire 1	Tire 2	Tire 3	Tire 4	Tire 5
Availability	Standard — Latitude and Latitude Plus	Standard — Limited	Available — Latitude and Latitude Plus	Available — Limited	Standard — Trailhawk
Size and Type	225/60R17 BSW, All-season	225/55R18 BSW, All-season	225/65R17 BSW, All-season	225/60R18 BSW, All-season	P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain
Mfr. and Model	Firestone Destination LE2	Continental ProContact TX	Firestone Destination LE2	Continental ProContact TX	Firestone Destination A/T
Revs per Mile (km)	757 (470)	752 (467)	734 (456)	727 (452)	713 (443)

Source: 2018 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

Showing 85 of 111 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available

Feature	Latitude4x2	Latitude4x4	Latitude Plus4x2	Latitude Plus4x4	Limited4x2	Limited4x4	Overland4x2	Overland4x4	Trailhawk (2TE base)4x4 only
Engines
2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir2 I-4 — Nine-speed automatic	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	✓
3.2-liter Pentastar variable-valve timing V-6 — Nine-speed automatic								✓
Mechanical Features
Active grille shutters (packaged with 2.4-liter Tigershark engine)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	—	—
Exhaust SystemSingle rear with bright tip	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	✓
Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2-liter engine)								✓
Fuel door — power-locking fuel filler door	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SuspensionsNormal-duty	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Off-road (packaged with Jeep Active Drive II)	—	—	—	Pkg	—	Pkg	—	Pkg	✓
Transfer Case/4WD SystemJeep Active Drive I, single-speed 4WD	—	✓	—	✓	—	✓	—	✓	—
Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed 4WD (includes off-road suspension)	—	—	—		—		—		Pkg
Jeep Active Drive Lock	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Exterior Features
FasciasAccent/body-color	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Body-color	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—
Rear fascia skid plate applique	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
GrilleChrome surround	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Accent color surround	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Headlamp bezels — Black	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Liftgate — power (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pkg
Headlamps-off time delay	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED daytime running headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
High-intensity discharge headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lighting, ExteriorAuto High-Beam Headlamp Control System (included with Technology Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	—
Fog lamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Fog/cornering lamps	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—
MirrorsBody-color	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Accent color	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Power, manual foldaway	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—
Power, heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	—	—	Pkg
Power, manual foldaway with heating element and memory, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps (included with Luxury Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	—
Roof RailsBright	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Accent Color	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Sunroof — CommandView panoramic sunroof (full, with dual panes: power front and fixed rear) - Must have Comfort & Convenience Group on Latitude Plus and Trailhawk	—	—
TiresP225/60R17 BSW All-Season (2WD models)	✓	—	✓	—	—	—	—	—	—
P225/65R17 BSW All-Season (4WD models)	—	✓	—	✓	—	—	—	—	—
P225/55R18 All-Season (2WD models)	Pkg	—	—	—	✓	—	✓	—	—
P225/60R18 BSW Touring (4WD models)	—	Pkg	—	—	—	✓	—	✓	—
P245/65R17 OWL All Terrain	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Wheels17-in. aluminum	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	✓
18-in. painted aluminum	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—	—	—
18-in. polished aluminum	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—
17-in. Black painted aluminum	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Front, variable/intermittent	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wiper SystemWindshield wiper de-icer (included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pkg
Front, rain-sensing automatic feature (included with Technology Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Rear, with washer	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior Features
3.5-in. high-resolution thin-film transistor cluster	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—
7-in. multi-view display	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Air conditioning (included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—
Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Air filtration system	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Includes eight cargo tie-down loops	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cargo AreaTonneau cover	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	—
Full-length, front floor	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Overhead front, with sunglasses storage bin	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cup holders — illuminated	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Deep-tint glass	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Memory System — presets for radio stations, driver’s seat and mirrors (included with Luxury Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Mirrors, InteriorRearview, day/night	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	✓
Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pkg
SeatsCloth with insert and cloth bolsters	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cloth/leather/vinyl bucket seats	—	—	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	✓
Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—	—	—
Premium heated and vented leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather, Axis II perforation and Nappa bolstering; included with Luxury Group	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	—
Seats, FrontManual six-way driver	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Passenger forward fold-flat (on Latitude included with Mobile Office Group, Fleet only)	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pkg
Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster (included with Mobile Office Group)	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Power front driver and passenger seats	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—
60/40 folding with six inches of fore/aft adjustment	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tilt-wheel/telescoping steering column	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped with speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Leather-wrapped with wood accents	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—
Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pkg
Uconnect Multimedia
Media center — includes 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, audio input jack, SD card slot, USB port	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SiriusXM Radio			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SiriusXM Traffic — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
SiriusXM Travel — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
SpeakersSix	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier	—	—					✓	✓	—
Uconnect 3 with 5-in. display	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Uconnect 3C with 8.4-in. display	—	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display	—	—	—	—			✓	✓
USB — remote	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—
USB Port in media center	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Safety & Security
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go (included with Technology Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Air Bags — Advanced multistage for driver and front passenger, supplemental front-seat side, supplemental side-curtain front/rear, supplemental rear side, and driver and passenger-side inflatable knee bolster (10 total)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Electronic stability control — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation (included with Technology Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Hill-start Assist	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry with panic button	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Passive Entry/Keyless Enter ’n Go, push-button start	—	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning (included with Technology Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
ParkView rear backup camera and Park Assist with dynamic grid lines	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pkg
Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group and Travel and Safety Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Trailer-sway control	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pkg
Packages/Equipment Groups
Cold Weather Groupwindshield wiper de-icer, remote start, engine block heater, power heated mirrors, all-season floor mats, heated steering wheel, heated front seats; on Latitude, the Group adds steering wheel-mounted audio controls and leather-wrapped steering wheel; on Trailhawk the Group adds Accessory Kit for Jeep Cargo Management System					—	—	—	—
Comfort/Convenience Groupsecurity alarm, remote start, power liftgate, auto-dimming rearview mirror, air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control, universal garage door opener; on Latitude Plus adds Humidity Sensor	—	—			—	—	—	—
Heavy Duty Protection Groupskid plates for fuel tank, front suspension, transmission and underbody, full-size spare tire (requires off-road suspension) (4x4 models only)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—
Luxury Groupventilated front seats, premium leather-trimmed seating, memory for radio, and driver’s seat and mirrors, tonneau cover	—	—	—	—			—	—	—
SafetyTec GroupBlind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and ParkSense rear park assist; power multifunction foldaway mirrors	—	—			—	—	—	—	—
Technology GroupAdvanced Brake Assist, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation, exterior mirror with courtesy lights and supplemental turn signals, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning, rain-sensing windshield wipers, Auto High-Beam Headlamp Control, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist System	—	—	—	—
Trailer Tow Groupheavy-duty engine cooling (3.2-liter only), transmission auxiliary oil cooler, class III hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin trailer tow wiring harness, and full-size spare tire	—	—					—	—
Trailer Tow Prep Package (optional on Overland)180AMP alternator, heavy-duty engine cooling, 7- and 4-pin wiring, full size spare, trailer tow wiring	—	—	—	—	—	—			—

Trailhawk is a single 4x4-only column; the guide labels it "2TE base".
The guide also lists "F" as fleet-only option; no cell in this chart uses it.

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 Plus (4x2) over Latitude (4x2)+8 standard +

✓Air conditioning (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓Cloth/leather/vinyl bucket seats
✓Passenger forward fold-flat (on Latitude included with Mobile Office Group, Fleet only)
✓Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster (included with Mobile Office Group)
✓Leather-wrapped with speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)
✓SiriusXM Radio
✓Uconnect 3C with 8.4-in. display
✓Passive Entry/Keyless Enter ’n Go, push-button start

Limited (4x2) over Latitude Plus (4x2)+16 standard +

✓Liftgate — power (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Power, heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group)
✓Tires: P225/55R18 All-Season (2WD models)
✓Wheels: 18-in. painted aluminum
✓Windshield wiper de-icer (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓7-in. multi-view display
✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters
✓Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓USB — remote
✓Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group)
✓Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group)
✓Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group and Travel and Safety Group)
✓Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)

Overland (4x2) over Limited (4x2)+13 standard +

✓Fascias: Body-color
✓Lighting, Exterior: Fog/cornering lamps
✓Power, manual foldaway with heating element and memory, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps (included with Luxury Group)
✓Wheels: 18-in. polished aluminum
✓Cargo Area: Tonneau cover
✓Memory System — presets for radio stations, driver’s seat and mirrors (included with Luxury Group)
✓Premium heated and vented leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather, Axis II perforation and Nappa bolstering; included with Luxury Group
✓Seats, Front: Power front driver and passenger seats
✓Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped with wood accents
✓SiriusXM Traffic — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display)
✓SiriusXM Travel — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display)
✓Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier
✓Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display

Latitude Plus (4x4) over Latitude (4x4)+8 standard +

✓Air conditioning (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓Cloth/leather/vinyl bucket seats
✓Passenger forward fold-flat (on Latitude included with Mobile Office Group, Fleet only)
✓Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster (included with Mobile Office Group)
✓Leather-wrapped with speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)
✓SiriusXM Radio
✓Uconnect 3C with 8.4-in. display
✓Passive Entry/Keyless Enter ’n Go, push-button start

Limited (4x4) over Latitude Plus (4x4)+16 standard +

✓Liftgate — power (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Power, heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group)
✓Tires: P225/60R18 BSW Touring (4WD models)
✓Wheels: 18-in. painted aluminum
✓Windshield wiper de-icer (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓7-in. multi-view display
✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters
✓Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓USB — remote
✓Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group)
✓Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group)
✓Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group and Travel and Safety Group)
✓Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)

Overland (4x4) over Limited (4x4)+14 standard +

✓Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2-liter engine)
✓Fascias: Body-color
✓Lighting, Exterior: Fog/cornering lamps
✓Power, manual foldaway with heating element and memory, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps (included with Luxury Group)
✓Wheels: 18-in. polished aluminum
✓Cargo Area: Tonneau cover
✓Memory System — presets for radio stations, driver’s seat and mirrors (included with Luxury Group)
✓Premium heated and vented leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather, Axis II perforation and Nappa bolstering; included with Luxury Group
✓Seats, Front: Power front driver and passenger seats
✓Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped with wood accents
✓SiriusXM Traffic — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display)
✓SiriusXM Travel — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display)
✓Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier
✓Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4-in. display

Standard on every trim (26)

Fuel door — power-locking fuel filler door
Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only)
Headlamp bezels — Black
Lighting, Exterior: Headlamps-off time delay
Lighting, Exterior: LED daytime running headlamps
Lighting, Exterior: High-intensity discharge headlamps
Lighting, Exterior: Automatic headlamps
Wiper System: Front, variable/intermittent
Wiper System: Rear, with washer
Air filtration system
Cargo Area: Includes eight cargo tie-down loops
Consoles: Full-length, front floor
Overhead front, with sunglasses storage bin
Cup holders — illuminated
Deep-tint glass
60/40 folding with six inches of fore/aft adjustment
Steering Wheel: Tilt-wheel/telescoping steering column
Media center — includes 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, audio input jack, SD card slot, USB port
Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel
USB Port in media center
Air Bags — Advanced multistage for driver and front passenger, supplemental front-seat side, supplemental side-curtain front/rear, supplemental rear side, and driver and passenger-side inflatable knee bolster (10 total)
Electronic stability control — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system
Hill-start Assist
Keyless Entry with panic button
ParkView rear backup camera and Park Assist with dynamic grid lines
Trailer-sway control

Source: 2018 Jeep Cherokee Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2018 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. Engines: see schedule title.

Your odometer

Service	20k	30k	40k	50k	60k	70k	80k	90k	100k	110k	120k	130k	140k	150k
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.
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary.
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.

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

2018 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 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)	7.2 qt	6.8 L
	3.2L engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)	10 qt	9.5 L

Engine fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Engine coolant	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula	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
Engine oil (3.2L engine)	SAE 5W-20, API certified	MS-6395	Mopar
Engine oil filter	Genuine Mopar filter	—	Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs	Genuine Mopar spark plugs	—	Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection (2.4L flex fuel (E-85) engines)	87 octane, up to 85% ethanol	—	—
Fuel selection (2.4L and 3.2L engines)	87 octane, 0-15% ethanol	—	—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF or equivalent	—	Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)	SAE J1703	Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Fuel

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
2.4L and 3.2L engines	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L flex fuel (E-85) engine	87 octane Regular unleaded or E-85	Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

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.
Torque lug nuts in a star pattern, twice around; recheck after 25 miles (40 km).
Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
Flex-fuel vehicles on E-85 need oil meeting MS-6395.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2018 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

Owner's manuals

Quick guides

Uconnect & radio

Supplements

Tire WarrantySupplement (PDF)

Warranty

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.

2018 Jeep Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2018 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 2018 Jeep Cherokee use?

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Genuine Mopar filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?

At 20,000 miles: 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 2018 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.

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