tow JEEP CHEROKEE 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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TRAILER TOWING
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/TransmissionModelFrontal Area Maximum GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Maximum Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L Gas/Automatic AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg) 166 lbs (75 kg)
2.0L Gas/Automatic With Heavy
Duty Cooling Package AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,969 lbs (1,800 kg) 199 lbs (90 kg)
2.4L Gas/Automatic FWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg) 166 lbs (75 kg)
3.2L Gas/Automatic without
Heavy Duty Cooling Package AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg) 166 lbs (75 kg)
3.2L Gas/Automatic with Heavy
Duty Cooling Package AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 4,851 lbs (2,200 kg) 243 lbs (110 kg)
2.2L Diesel/Automatic AWD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,501 lbs (2,495 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg)
2.2L Diesel/Automatic 4WD with 2–speed
PTU (4WD LOW) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,501 lbs (2,495 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg)
When towing a trailer the technically permissible laden weight may be exceeded by not more than 10% or 220 lbs (100 kg), whichever is lower provided that the operating speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds and loads.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engage-
ment. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the Uconnect Settings.
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact local authorities for additional details.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
Models
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground NOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
Flat Tow NONE
Dolly Tow FrontOKNOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK OK
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Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle.
Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive
models) is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accom -
plished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufac -
turer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place automatic transmission in PARK, or manual trans -
mission in gear. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions. 5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode,
but do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal.
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models
Recreational towing is not allowed.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing with the front wheels on the
ground will cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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F25B20 Amp Yellow –FT/RR Washer
F26 –30 Amp Pink Fuel Heater (Diesel)
(*)
F27 – – Not Used
F28 15 Amp Blue –Transmission Control Module (TCM/Shifter)
(*)
F29 – – Not Used
F30 10 Amp Red –Engine Control Module (ECM)/Electric Power
Steering (EPS)/Fuel Pump Relay Feed/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)/Gas Particulate Filter (GPF) (*)
F31 – – Not Used
F32 – – Not Used
F33 – – Not Used
F34 – – Not Used
F35 – – Not Used
F36 – – Not Used
F37 – – Not Used
F38 –60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel)
(*)
F39 –40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
(*)
F40 –20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light – If Equipped
F41 –50 Amp Red Voltage Stability Module (VSM) #1
(*)
Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
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F42–30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Module – If Equipped
(*)
F43 20 Amp Yellow –Fuel Pump Motor
(*)
F44 –30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle - If Equipped
F45 –30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module (PDM) – If Equipped
(*)
F46 –25 Amp Clear Sunroof Control Module - If Equipped
F47 – – Not Used
F48 –30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module
(*)
F49 –30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V/220V A/C)
(*)
F50 –30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module
F51 – – Not Used
F52 –30 Amp Pink Front Wipers
F53 –30 Amp Pink Brake System Module (BSM) - ECU And Valves
(*)
F54 –30 Amp Pink Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 3
(*)
F55 10 Amp Red –Blind Spot Sensors/Rearview Camera, Rear
Heated Seat Switch(*)
Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
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F5615 Amp Blue –Ignition Node Module (IGNM)/KIN/RF Hub/
Electric Steering Column Lock (ESCL), Dual USB Port – RR Console(*)
F57 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Lights - If Equipped
F58 10 Amp Red –Occupant Classification Module/VSM/TT Mod/
ESCL(*)
F59 –30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) – If Equipped
(*)
F60 20 Amp Yellow –Power Outlet – Center Console
(*)
F61 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Lights - If Equipped
F62 20 Amp Yellow –Windshield De-Icer – If Equipped
F63 20 Amp Yellow –Front Heated/Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
F64 20 Amp Yellow –Rear Heated Seats – If Equipped
F65 10 Amp Red –In Vehicle Temperature Sensor/Humidity Sensor/
Driver Assist System Module (DASM)/Park Assist Module (PAM)(*)
F66 15 Amp Blue –HVAC (ECC)/Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)/
Gateway Module(*)
F67 – – Not Used
F68 – – Not Used
CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
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F6910 Amp Red –Transfer Case Switch (TSBM)/Active Grill Shutter
(AGS) – If Equipped With Gas Engine (*)
F70 5 Amp Tan –Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
(*)
F71 – – Not Used
F72 10 Amp Red –Heated Mirrors (Gas) / PM Sensor (Diesel)
F73 –20 Amp Blue NOX Sensor #1 & #2 / Trailer Tow Backup (NAFTA
& Gas)(*)
F74 –30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster (EBL)

F75 20 Amp Yellow –Cigar Lighter – If Equipped
F76 20 Amp Yellow –Rear Differential Module (RDM) - If Equipped
(*)
F77 10 Amp Red –Hands Free Module, Brake Pedal Switch
(*)
F78 10 Amp Red –Diagnostic Port / Digital TV / TBM
(*)
F79 10 Amp Red –Integrated Center Stack (ICS)/Electric Park Brake
(EPB) SW/CD Module/Steering Control Module (SCCM)/HVAC/Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (*)
F80 20 Amp Yellow – Radio
CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
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JACKING AND TIRE
CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack, wheel chocks, and spare tire are
stowed under the load floor behind the rear
seat.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift the load floor handle, then lift accesscover to locate jack and tools.
Load Floor Handle
3. Remove the hook from the stowed posi -
tion on the back side of the load floor and
place the hook over the top body flange
and weather seal. This will hold the load
floor up while obtaining the jack and
spare tire.
4. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire. Jack And Spare Tire Fastener
5. Remove the chocks.
6. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from the spare wheel as an
assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and
remove the wrench from the jack
assembly.
Jack And Tool Assembly
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the
side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when oper -
ating the jack or changing the wheel.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be
crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
The jack is designed to be used as a tool
for changing tires only. The jack should
not be used to lift the vehicle for service
purposes. The vehicle should be jacked
on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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NOTE:
The jack handle attaches to the side of the
jack with two attachment points. When the
jack is partially expanded, the tension
between the two attachment points holds the
jack handle in place.
7. Remove the spare tire.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface asfar from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P)
(automatic transmission) or REVERSE
(R) (manual transmission).
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, chock the left rear wheel.
Wheel Chocks NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing
warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible before raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set an
automatic transmission in PARK; a
manual transmission in REVERSE.
Never start or run the engine with the
vehicle on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when
it is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is
on a jack. If you need to get under a
raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
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1. Remove the spare tire, jack, wheelchocks, and wheel bolt wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts,
use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the
center cap off carefully before raising the
vehicle. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel
bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove,
the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat
tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclock -
wise one turn while the wheel is still on
the ground.
4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the
jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the
jack saddle with the lift area of the sill
flange, centering the jack saddle inside
the cutout in the sill cladding.
Jacking Locations Front Lifting Point
Front Jacking Location
Only use the jack in the positions indi -
cated and for lifting this vehicle during a
tire change.
If working on or near a roadway, be
extremely careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or
inflated, are securely stowed, spares
must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by
jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for
this vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
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