Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2020

2020 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 4,500 lb.

Max towing: 4,500 lb
Schedule covers: 150k miles
Publications: 12

2020 Jeep Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information+

Body style	Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly plant	Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
EPA vehicle class	Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction date	First quarter of 2018 as a 2019 model

Body and chassis+

Layout	Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction	Steel uniframe

Engine: 2.0-liter Turbo I-4 engine with engine stop-start (ESS)+

Availability	Optional — Latitude Plus, Limited and Trailhawk
Type and description	Inline Turbo DOHC
Displacement	121.7 cu. in. (1995 cc)
Bore x stroke	3.31 x 3.54 (84.0 x 90)
Valve system	Chain-driven, DOHC, variable-valve timing for intake and exhaust
Fuel injection	Direct injection
Construction	Aluminum block and aluminum heads
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Power (SAE net)	270 hp (200 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (134hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)	295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3,000-4,500 rpm
Max. engine speed	5800 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel requirement	Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil capacity	5.0 quarts (4.7 liters)
Coolant capacity	3.4 quarts (3.25 liters)
Emission controls	Cooled, high-pressure EGR. Close coupled three-way catalytic converters.
	Engine stop-start technology(a)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)	23/31/26 — 4x2
	21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I
	20/27/23 — Jeep Active Drive II
	20/26/22 — Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine assembly plant	Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan

(a) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states.

Engine: 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS)+

Availability	Standard — Limited 4x4 and Trailhawk
	Optional — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited
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(b)
	Engine stop-start technology
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)	20/29/23 — 4x2
	19/27/22 — Jeep Active Drive I
	18/26/21 — Jeep Active Drive II
	18/24/21 — Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine assembly plant	Trenton Engine, Trenton, Michigan

(b) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states.

Engine: 2.4-liter PZEV MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 with engine stop-start (ESS)+

Availability	Standard — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited FWD
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	Chain-driven, 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)	180 hp (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)
	Bin 70 / SULEV 30 with zero evaporative emissions
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)	22/31/25 — 4x2
	21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I
Engine assembly plant	Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Michigan

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+

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
	2.0-liter Turbo — 3.734

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

Availability	Jeep Active Drive I optional on Latitude, Latitude Plus and Limited models.
	Jeep Active Drive II optional on Latitude Plus and Limited models;
	Jeep Active Drive Lock 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
Locking rear differential	Mechanical locking differential on Active Drive Lock: Standard on Trailhawk
Hill-descent Control (HDC)	Electronic Hill-descent Control on Active Drive II and Lock
Selec-Speed Control	Selec-Speed Control on Active Drive Lock

Electrical system+

Alternator	160-amp, 180-amp optional
Battery	700-amp AGM: H7

Suspension+

Front	McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece steel 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)
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)
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 + 9 (230 + 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
All-speed traction control	Standard

Dimensions and capacities+

Wheelbase	106.48 (2,705) 4x2, 106.6 (2,707) 4x4 I, 107.1 (2,719.8) 4x4 Lock
Track, front	62.7 (1,594) 4x4, 4x2, 4x4 II, and 63.6 (1,614.4) 4x4 Lock
Track, rear	63.1 (1,601.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock
Overall length (NAFTA vehicles)	183.1 (4,650) on-road
	182.9 (4,645) Trailhawk
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 Trailhawk (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)	8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock)
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 gallons (60.0 liters)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. (kg)	1,000 (454)
Tow capacity, lbs. (kg)	—
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)
2.0-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	4,000 (1,800)
3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	4,500 (2,041)
Curb weight, lbs. (kg)	—
2.4-liter 4x2	3,590 (1,629)
3.2-liter 4x2	3,710 (1,683)
2.0-liter 4x2	3,730 (1,692)
2.4-liter 4x4	3,875 (1,758)
3.2-liter 4x4	3,960 (1,798)
2.0-liter 4x4	4,000 (1,815)
3.2-liter 4x4 Lock	4,250 (1,928)
2.0-liter 4x4 Lock	4,260 (1,933)
Weight distribution, 4x4, percent F/R	57/43
Weight distribution, 4x2, percent F/R	58/42
GVWR	5,050 lbs. — 2.4-liter FWD
	5,500 lbs. — 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4

All dimensions on this sheet are measured with two passengers.

Accommodations+

Seating capacity — front/rear	2/3
Front row	—
Headroom without sunroof	39.4 (999.9)
Headroom with sunroof	37.9 (964.5)
Legroom	41.1 (1,045)
Shoulder room	57.6 (1,462.3)
Hip room	53.8 (1,366.6)
Seat travel	8.3 (210) driver / 7.5 (190) front passenger
Recliner range (degrees)	8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)
SAE volume (standard roof)	53.98 cu. ft.
Second row	—
Headroom	38.5 (978.2)
Legroom	40.3 (1,023.2)
Knee clearance	3.5 (90.1)
Shoulder room	55.1 (1,399.8)
Hip room	49.9 (1,268.1)
Recliner range (degrees)	19.25 to 25.25
SAE cargo volume (cu. ft.)	49.47
Cargo access	—
Liftover height	30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Maximum cargo width at liftgate opening	41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer
Minimum cargo width at liftgate opening	36.1 (917.2) at top of opening
Maximum cargo height at liftgate opening	32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock
Minimum cargo height at liftgate opening	30.7 (780.0) 4x2
Distance between wheelhouse interior trim	39.4 (1,000.5)
SAE cargo volume	—
Rear seats up, cu. ft. (cu. m)	25.8 (0.7)
	27.6 (0.8) with cargo floor in lower position
Rear seats folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.7 (1.5)
EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m)	128 (3.625)
Behind rear seat — sliding	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)	54.7 (1.5)

Wheels+

Availability	Standard — Latitude
Type and material	Tech Silver cast aluminum
Size	17 x 7
Availability	Standard — Latitude Plus
Type and material	Satin Carbon cast aluminum
Size	17 x 7
Availability	Standard — Limited
Type and material	Polished aluminum with Technical Grey pockets
Size	18 x 7
Availability	Standard — Trailhawk
Type and material	Polished Aluminum with Titanium II 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 — Latitude 4x2 and Latitude Plus 4x2
Size and type	225/60R17 BSW, All-season
Mfr. and model	Firestone Destination LE2
Revs per mile (km)	757 (470)
Availability	Standard — Limited 4x2
Size and type	225/55R18 BSW, All-season
Mfr. and model	Continental ProContact TX
Revs per mile (km)	745 (462)
Availability	Standard — Latitude 4x4 and Latitude Plus 4x4
Size and type	225/65R17 BSW, All-season
Mfr. and model	Firestone Destination LE2
Revs per mile (km)	734 (456)
Availability	Available — Limited 4x4
Size and type	225/60R18 BSW, All-season
Mfr. and model	Continental ProContact TX
Revs per mile (km)	724 (449)
Availability	Standard — Trailhawk
Size and type	P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain
Mfr. and model	Firestone Destination A/T
Revs per mile (km)	713 (443)

Source: 2020 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2020 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

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Feature	Latitude4x2	Latitude4x4	Latitude Plus4x2	Latitude Plus4x4	Limited4x2	Limited4x4	Trailhawk4x4
Engines and Transmissions
2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 I-4 with nine-speed automatic	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—
3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with variable-valve timing and nine-speed automatic						✓	✓
2.0-liter GMET4 I-4 Turbo with nine-speed automatic	—	—
Mechanical and Capability
Active grille shutters	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Exhaust SystemSingle rear with bright tip	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2-liter and 2.0-liter engines)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓
Fuel door — push / push fuel 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	✓
Four-Wheel DriveJeep Active Drive I, single-speed RDM	—	✓	—	✓	—	✓	—
Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed PTU 4WD (includes off-road suspension)	—	—	—		—		Pkg
Jeep Active Drive Lock	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Exterior
Accent/body color	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
FasciasBody color (included with High Altitude model)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	—
Rear fascia skid plate applique	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
GrilleChrome surround	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Accent color surround	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Gloss Black grille surround (packaged with Altitude)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	—	—	—
Granite Crystal grille surround (included with High Altitude)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	—
Charcoal painted grille texture	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Headlamp bezels — Black	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LiftgatePower (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Hands-free power liftgate (included in Luxury Group on Limited)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Headlamps-off time delay	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED daytime running headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED low/high beam headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic headlamps	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lighting, ExteriorAuto high-beam headlamp control system (included with Technology Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Fog lamps	—	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
MirrorBody color	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Accent color	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Power, manual foldaway	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—
Power, heated	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—
Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power, manual foldaway with memory	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	Pkg
Roof RailsBright	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Gloss Black (packaged with Altitude Package & Upland Package)	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	—	—	—
Granite Crystal (included with High Altitude Package)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	—
Accent Color	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
Sunroof — CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof (full: power front and fixed rear)	—	—
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	—	Pkg	—	—	—	—	✓
P235/50R19 BSW All-season	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	—
Wheels17-in. painted aluminum	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—
17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum	—	—	✓	✓			—
18-in. painted/polished aluminum	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	—
19-in. polished aluminum	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
17-in. Black painted aluminum	—	—	—	—	—	—
17-in. painted/polished aluminum	—	—	—	—	—	—	✓
18-in. Gloss Black five-spoke (packaged with Altitude Package)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	—	—	—
19-in. Granite Crystal aluminum (packaged with High Altitude)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	—
17-in. Black Noise aluminum (packaged with Upland Package)	—	—	—	Pkg	—	—	—
Front, variable/intermittent	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wiper SystemWindshield wiper deicer (included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Front (included with Technology Group & Advanced Safety Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Rear, with washer	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior
3.5-in. high-resolution thin-film transistor cluster display	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—
7-in. multiview display	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	✓
Air conditioning	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—
Air ConditioningDual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	✓
Air filtration system	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tonneau cover (included in Luxury Group)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Full-length, front floor	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Overhead front with sunglasses storage bin	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cup holders	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Deep-tint glass	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	Pkg
MirrorsInterior — rearview, day/night	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
SeatsCloth with insert and cloth bolsters	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—
Cloth/premium 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	Pkg
Seats, FrontManual six-way driver	✓	✓	—	—	—	—	—
Manual six-way passenger	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster	—	—	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Power front driver and passenger seats and power four-way lumbar adjuster	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	Pkg
Seats, rear — 60/40 folding (six inches of fore/aft adjustment on Limited)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tilt/telescoping steering column	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering WheelLeather wrapped, speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Premium wrapped steering wheel	—	—	✓	✓	—	—	✓
Leather wrapped with wood accents	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Heated (included with Cold Weather Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Uconnect / Multimedia
Media center — audio input jack, 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 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display)	—	—	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Six	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SpeakersAlpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier	—	—			✓	✓
Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—
Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display	—	—	—	—	✓	✓	✓
Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display (packaged with High Altitude)	—	—	—	—
USB — remote	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)	—	—	✓	✓	—	—	—
USB — dual USB port, rear of console (for charge only)	—	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
USB port in media center	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Safety and Security
Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus (included with Technology Group)	—	—	—	—	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 (8 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-Plus with crash mitigation (included with Technology Group & Advanced Safety Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Hill-start Assist	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Keyless entry with panic button	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Keyless EntryPassive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start	—	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Engine immobilizer	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning (included with Technology Group & Advanced Safety Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines (packaged with SafetyTec Group on Latitude)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
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)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Trailer-sway control	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)	—	—	Pkg	Pkg	✓	✓	Pkg
Packages and Equipment Groups
Advanced Safety Grouprain-sensing wipers, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, and LaneSense Lane Departure Warning
Cold Weather Groupwindshield wiper deicer, remote start, engine block heater, all-season floor mats, leather-wrapped heated steering wheel with audio controls and heated front seats					—	—
Comfort/Convenience Groupsecurity alarm, remote start, power liftgate, auto-dimming rearview mirror, air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control, universal garage door opener and 115-volt power outlet	—	—			—	—
Heavy Duty Protection Groupskid plates for fuel tank, front suspension, transmission and underbody and full-size spare tire (requires off-road suspension; 4x4 models only)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Luxury Groupventilated front seats, premium leather-trimmed seating, foot-activated power liftgate, tonneau cover and rear seat with fore/aft adjust	—	—	—	—			—
SafetyTec GroupBlind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and ParkSense rear park assist; power multifunction foldaway mirrors			—	—	—	—	—
Premium Sound GroupAlpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer	—	—			✓	✓
Technology GroupAdvanced Brake Assist, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus 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-Plus and Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist and ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop	—	—	—	—
Trailer Tow Groupheavy-duty engine cooling (3.2-liter and 2.0-liter only), transmission auxiliary oil cooler, Class III hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare tire	—	—
Upland PackageLED fog lamps, leather-wrapped shifter, cloth bucket seats with accent insert, Gloss Black side roof rails, Black exterior accents, Matte Black tow hooks, deep-tint sunscreen glass, Viper Blue interior accents, Silver anodized interior accents, off-road wheel flares, Upland badge, off-road sill cladding, Black daylight openings (DLO), leather-wrapped steering wheel, full-size spare tire and 17-in. Black Noise wheels	—		—	—	—	—	—
High Altitude PackageGranite Crystal roof rails, Gray exterior accents, Tungsten interior accent stitching, anodized gun metal interior accents, Granite Crystal exterior badging, body-color wheel flares, body-color fascias, Gloss Black rear fascia applique, Granite Crystal rear fascia lower valence, Black DLOs, body-color exterior sill moldings, body-color door cladding, Granite Crystal grille surrounds, Uconnect 4C NAV and 19-in. Granite Crystal wheels	—	—	—	—			—
Altitude PackageGloss Black roof rails, Gloss Black exterior accents, Black accent interior accent stitching, Piano Black interior accents, Gloss Black exterior badging, Gloss Black grille, Black DLOs, 18-in. Gloss Black wheels	—	—			—	—	—

On the Trailhawk 4x4, the P codes for the hands-free liftgate, power mirrors with memory, tonneau cover, memory system, premium leather seating and power front seats apply to the Trailhawk L Plus Package only.
The guide shows a dash where a feature is not available; it is recorded here as NA.
Engine, four-wheel-drive and some other sub-group headings were not printed in the guide and were added for readability.

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)+12 standard +

✓Lighting, Exterior: Fog lamps
✓Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps
✓Wheels: 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum
✓Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
✓Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster
✓Premium wrapped steering wheel
✓SiriusXM Radio
✓USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)
✓USB — dual USB port, rear of console (for charge only)
✓Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group)
✓Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start
✓Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group)

Limited (4x2) over Latitude Plus (4x2)+19 standard +

✓Power (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Mirror: Power, manual foldaway with memory
✓Tires: P225/55R18 All-season (2WD models)
✓Wheels: 18-in. painted/polished aluminum
✓Windshield wiper deicer (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓7-in. multiview display
✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors
✓Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
✓Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters
✓Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓Power front driver and passenger seats and power four-way lumbar adjuster
✓Leather wrapped, speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)
✓Heated (included with Cold Weather Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
✓Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier
✓Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display
✓Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)

Latitude Plus (4x4) over Latitude (4x4)+12 standard +

✓Lighting, Exterior: Fog lamps
✓Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps
✓Wheels: 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum
✓Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
✓Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster
✓Premium wrapped steering wheel
✓SiriusXM Radio
✓USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)
✓USB — dual USB port, rear of console (for charge only)
✓Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group)
✓Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start
✓Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group)

Limited (4x4) over Latitude Plus (4x4)+19 standard +

✓Power (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Mirror: Power, manual foldaway with memory
✓Tires: P225/60R18 BSW Touring (4WD models)
✓Wheels: 18-in. painted/polished aluminum
✓Windshield wiper deicer (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓7-in. multiview display
✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors
✓Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
✓Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters
✓Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)
✓Power front driver and passenger seats and power four-way lumbar adjuster
✓Leather wrapped, speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)
✓Heated (included with Cold Weather Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
✓Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier
✓Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display
✓Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
✓Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)

Trailhawk (4x4) over Limited (4x4)+13 standard +

✓Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2-liter and 2.0-liter engines)
✓Off road (packaged with Jeep Active Drive II)
✓Fascias: Rear fascia skid plate applique
✓Grille: Accent color surround
✓Mirror: Accent color
✓Roof Rails: Accent Color
✓Tires: P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain
✓Wheels: 17-in. painted/polished aluminum
✓Mirrors: Interior — rearview, day/night
✓Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
✓Seats, Front: Manual six-way passenger
✓Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster
✓Premium wrapped steering wheel

Standard on every trim (30)

Fuel door — push / push fuel door
Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only)
Fascias: Accent/body color
Headlamp bezels — Black
Lighting, Exterior: Headlamps-off time delay
Lighting, Exterior: LED daytime running headlamps
Lighting, Exterior: LED low/high beam headlamps
Lighting, Exterior: Automatic headlamps
Wiper System: Front, variable/intermittent
Rain-Sensing, Automatic: 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
Deep-tint glass
Seats, rear — 60/40 folding (six inches of fore/aft adjustment on Limited)
Steering Wheel: Tilt/telescoping steering column
Media center — audio input jack, USB port
Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel
Speakers: Six
USB — remote
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 (8 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
Keyless Entry: Engine immobilizer
ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines (packaged with SafetyTec Group on Latitude)
Trailer-sway control

Source: 2020 Jeep Cherokee Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2020 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.

Your odometer

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/Universal 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.
Clean and lube sun roof tracks.
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter.
Replace spark plugs — 2.0L EngineThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Replace spark plugs — 2.4L & 3.2L EngineThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
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

2020 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)	All engines	15.8 gal	60 L
Engine oil with filter	2.0L engine (SAE 5W-30, API SN PLUS certified)	5 qt	4.7 L
	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	2.0L engine, Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula	9 qt	8.6 L
	2.4L engine, Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula	7.2 qt	6.8 L
	3.2L engine, Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula	10 qt	9.5 L

Engine fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Engine coolant	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) formula antifreeze/coolant	MS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil (2.0L engine)	SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SN PLUS certified	MS-13340	Mopar API SN PLUS SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Engine oil (2.4L engine)	SAE 0W-20, API certified	MS-6395	—
Engine oil (3.2L engine)	SAE 5W-20, API certified	MS-6395	—
Engine oil filter	Mopar engine oil filter	—	Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs	Mopar spark plugs	—	Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ZF 8 and 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
2.0L engine	87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimal performance)	Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L and 3.2L engines	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15)

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.
Do not use E85, methanol blends, or gasoline above 15% ethanol.
Recheck lug torque after 25 miles (40 km).
Manual says to refer to the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade (2.4L and 3.2L).

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity: up to 4,500 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.Open the towing chart →

2020 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Owner's manuals

Owner's ManualOwner's manual (PDF)

Quick guides

Quick Reference GuideQuick reference guide (PDF)

Uconnect & radio

Supplements

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.

2020 Jeep Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee take?

With a filter change: 2.0L engine (SAE 5W-30, API SN PLUS certified), 5 qt / 4.7 L; 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 2020 Jeep Cherokee use?

2.0L engine: SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SN PLUS certified (MS-13340); 2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; clean and lube sun roof tracks; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 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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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.