FCA CANADA
2017 Jeep® Cherokee
Canadian Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.  
All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.  
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION	
Body Style 	Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)	
Assembly Plant	Toledo North Assembly Plant, Ohio, USA	
EPA Vehicle Class 	Multipurpose vehicle	
	
BODY AND CHASSIS	
Layout	Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4	
Construction 	Steel uniframe	
	
ENGINE: 3.2-LITRE PENTASTAR V-6 WITH ENGINE STOP-START (ESS)	
Availability 	Optional on Sport, North, Limited, Overland and Trailhawk 	
Type and Description 	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	3,239 cu. cm (197.7 cu. in.)	
Bore x Stroke 	91.0 x 83. 0 (3.58 x 3.27) 	
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 	5.7 litres (6.0 quarts) 	
Coolant Capacity 	9.2 litres (9.7 quarts) 	
Emission Controls	Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features Engine stop-start technology	
EnerGuide (2016) Fuel Consumption Ratings 
L/100 km (MPG – imperial gallon) city/hwy/combined	11.4 (25) / 8.1 (35) / 9.9 (29) – 4x2
11.6 (24) / 8.5 (33) / 10.2 (28) – Jeep Active Drive I   
12.5 (23) / 8.9 (32) / 10.9 (26) – Jeep Active Drive II   
12.2 (23) / 9.0 (31) / 10.8 (26) – Jeep Active Drive Lock  		
Based on 2016 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. For EnerGuide information, please visit the Government of Canada website: www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca
	
Engine Assembly Plant	Trenton, Mich., USA	
	
ENGINE: 2.4-LITRE MULTIAIR2 TIGERSHARK I-4	
Availability	Standard — Sport, North, Limited, Overland and Trailhawk	
Type and Description	Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection	
Displacement	2,360 cu. cm (144 cu. in.) 	
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	5.2 litres (5.5 quarts)	
Coolant Capacity	6.7 litres (7.1 quarts) 	
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and 
mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor	
EnerGuide (2016) Fuel Consumption Ratings L/100 km (MPG – imperial gallon) city/hwy/combined)	10.9 (26) / 7.7 (37) / 9.5 (30) - 4x2   
11.3 (25) / 8.3 (34) / 10.0 (28) - Jeep Active Drive I  
11.4 (25) / 8.6 (33) / 10.1 (28) - Jeep Active Drive II 
12.1 (23) / 9.4 (30) / 10.9 (26) - Jeep Active Drive Lock	
Engine Assembly Plant 	Dundee, Mich., USA	
	
TRANSMISSION: 948TE NINE-SPEED AUTOMATIC 	
Availability	Standard — all models	
Description 	Planetary gear train, transverse layout	
Ratio Spread	9.81	
Gear Ratio		
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-litre 4x2 — 3.251
3.2-litre 4x4 (non-trailer tow) — 3.251
3.2-litre 4x4 (trailer tow) — 3.517	
3.2 litre 4x4 Active Drive II & Trailhawk – 3.517	
2.4-litre 4x2 — 3.734
2.4-litre 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) — 3.734
2.4-litre 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 Sport, North, Limited, and Overland (late availability) models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on North, Limited, and Overland. 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, 700-amp AGM (with 3.2-litre 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: 11.5 (37.6) 
4x4 I: 11.5 (37.7) 
4x4 II: 11.6 (38.0) 
4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 11.6 (38.1)		
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.56 4x2 and 4x4; 2.67 4x4 Lock	
		
BRAKES		
Front		
Size and Type	330 x 28 (13 x 1.1) vented rotor with 
60 (2.36) single-piston floating caliper	
	330 x 28 (13 x 1.1) vented rotor with
48 (1.89) twin piston floating caliper (available)	
Swept Area (per caliper)	651.1 sq. cm (100.9 sq. in.), 1 x 60; 839.4 sq. cm (130.1 sq. in.) ,2 x 48 	
Rear		
Size and Type 	278 x 12 (10.95 x 0.47) solid rotor with 
38 (1.5)  single-piston floating caliper	
	320 x 12 (12.6 x 0.47) solid rotor with
43 (1.69) single piston floating caliper (available)	
Swept Area (per caliper)	638.6 sq. cm (99.0 sq. in.) 1 x 38; 754.8 sq. cm (117.0 sq. in.) 1 x 43 	
Power-assist Type 	230 x 230 (9 x 9) 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 Sport, North, Limited and Overland	
All-speed Traction Control	Standard	
		
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)		
Wheelbase	2,699.1 (106.26) 4x2; 2,700 (106.3) 4x4 I; 2,718.8 (107.0) 4x4 Lock	
Track, Front	1,580.0 (62.2) 4x4 and 4x2; 1,593.5 (62.7) 4x4 II; and 1,613.5 (63.5) 4x4 Lock	
Track, Rear	1,573.2 (61.9) 4x4 and 4x2; 1,594.1 (62.7) 4x4 II; and 1,614.1 (63.5) 4x4 Lock	
Overall Length (NAFTA vehicles)	4,624 (182) 	
Overall Width	1,858.8 (73.2) 4x2 and 4x4; 1,903.6 (74.9) 4x4 Lock	
Overall Height (with roof rack)	1,682.9 (66.2) 4x4; 1,670.2 (65.7) 4x2; 1,710 (67.3) 4x4 II; and 1,723.3 (67.8) 
4x4 Lock	
Load-floor height	785.6 (30.9) 4x4	
Sill-step height	453.8 (17.9) front step height; 460.8 (18.1) rear step height, 4x4	
Ground Clearances 
(4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)	221.6 (8.7) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock)	
Chassis	247.8 (9.7) cradle bolt head / 222.9 (8.8) front underbody skid plate 	
Fuel Tank	266.2 (10.5) (bolt under fuel tank) / 255.3 (10) brush guard	
Front Axle	265.4 (10.4) two-speed PTU heat shield	
Rear Axle	246.4 (9.7) 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	60 litres (13.1 gal.) 	
Maximum occupants and 
cargo weight, kg (lbs.)	454 (1,000) 	
All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch	907 (2,000) 	
2.4-litre engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	907 (2,000) 	
3.2-litre engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	2,041 (4,500) 	
Curb Weight, kg (lbs.)		
2.4-litre 4x2	1,658 (3,655) 	
3.2-litre 4x2	1,714 (3,779) 	
2.4-litre 4x4	1,793 (3,953) 	
3.2-litre 4x4 	1,835 (4,046) 	
2.4-litre 4x4 Lock	1,827 (4,028) 	
3.2-litre 4x4 Lock	1,863 (4,108) 	
Weight Distribution, 4x4, percent F/R	57/43 	
GVWR	2,290 kg (5,050 lbs.) – 2.4-litre FWD
2,494 kg (5,500 lbs.) – 2.4-litre 4x4, 3.2-litre FWD, 3.2-litre 4x4		
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.	
		
ACCOMMODATIONS		
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear 	2/3	
Front Row		
Headroom without Sunroof	999.9 (39.4) 	
Headroom with Sunroof	964.5 (37.9) 	
Legroom 	1,045 (41.1) 	
Shoulder Room 	1,462.3 (57.6) 	
Hip Room	1,366.6 (53.8) 	
Seat Travel 	210 (8.3) driver / 190 (7.5) front passenger	
Recliner Range (degrees)	8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)	
SAE Volume (standard roof)	1,528 litres (53.98 cu. ft.)	
Second Row		
Headroom 	978. 2 (38.5) 	
Legroom 	1,023.2 (40.3) 	
Knee Clearance	90.1 (3.5) 	
Shoulder Room 	1,399.8 (55.1) 	
Hip Room	1,268.1 (49.9) 	
Recliner Range (degrees)	19.25 to 25.25	
SAE Cargo Volume 	1,401 litres (49.47 cu. ft.) 	
Cargo Access		
Liftover Height	785.6 (30.9) 4x4	
Maximum Cargo Width at 
Liftgate Opening	1,051 (41.4) without subwoofer	
Minimum Cargo Width at 
Liftgate Opening 	917.2 (36.1) at top of opening	
Maximum Cargo Height at 
Liftgate Opening	825.0 (32.5) 4x4 Lock	
Minimum Cargo Height at 
Liftgate Opening	780.0 (30.7) 4x2	
Distance Between Wheelhouse 
Interior Trim	1,000.5 (39.4) 	
		
SAE Cargo Volume		
Rear Seats Up, Litres (cu. ft.) 	697 (24.6) 	
Rear Seats Folded, cu. m (cu. ft.)	1,555 (54.9)	
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. m (cu. ft.)	3,625 (128) 	
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. m (cu. ft.)	1,668 (58.9) 	
Behind Rear Seat, cu. m (cu. ft.) 	697 (24.6) rear seat at design position
762 (26.9)rear seat at mid travel 
824 (29.1) rear seat at full forward	
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. m (cu. ft.)	1,555 (54.9) 	
		
WHEELS		
Availability	Standard — Sport 	
Type and Material	Painted Silver full face steel 	
Size 	17 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard — North 	
Type and Material 	Painted Silver cast aluminum 	
Size 	17 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard — Limited	
Type and Material 	Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets 	
Size 	18 x 7	
		
Availability		Standard — Trailhawk 		
Type and Material	Polished aluminum with painted pockets	
Size	17 x 7.5	
		
Availability	Optional — Trailhawk	
Type and Material	Jet Black Semi-gloss Painted Aluminum	
Size	17 x 7.5	
		
TIRES		
Availability	Standard — Sport and North	
Size and Type 	225/60R17 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model 	Firestone Destination LE2	
Revs per kilometre (mile)	470 (757) 	
		
Availability	Standard — Limited and Overland	
Size and Type 	225/55R18 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model	Continental ProContact TX 	
Revs per kilometre (mile)	467 (752) 	
		
Availability	Available — Sport and North	
Size and Type	225/65R17 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model	Firestone Destination LE2	
Revs per kilometre (mile)	456 (734) 	
		
Availability	Available — Limited and Overland	
Size and Type	225/60R18 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model 	Continental ProContact TX 	
Revs per kilometre (mile)	452 (727) 	
		
Availability	Standard — Trailhawk 	
Size and Type	P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain	
Mfr. and Model 	Firestone Destination A/T 	
Revs per kilometre (mile)	443 (713)