towing JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 2020 Owners Manual

:$51,1*

Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using ParkSense. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind
you, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and
blind spots before backing up. You are
responsible for safety and must continue to
pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.

Before using ParkSense, it is strongly
recommended that the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly is disconnected from
the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for
towing. Failure to do so can result in injury
or damage to vehicles or obstacles
because the hitch ball will be much closer
to the obstacle than the rear fascia when
the loudspeaker sounds the continuous
tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly, depending
on its size and shape, giving a false indica-
tion that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

:$51,1*

Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using ParkSense. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind
you, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and
blind spots before backing up. You are
responsible for safety and must continue to
pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.

Before using ParkSense, it is strongly
recommended that the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly is disconnected from
the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for
towing. Failure to do so can result in injury
or damage to vehicles or obstacles
because the hitch ball will be much closer
to the obstacle than the rear fascia when
the loudspeaker sounds the continuous
tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly, depending
on its size and shape, giving a false indica-
tion that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.5

20_KL_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 241

:$51,1*
An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing
Hitch system may reduce handling,
stability, braking performance, and could
result in a collision.
Weight Distributing Systems may not be
compatible with Surge Brake Couplers.
Consult with your hitch and trailer manufac-
turer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle
dealer for additional information.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kgyf
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1,587 kgyf
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2,267 kgyf
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4,535 kgyf
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratingsyf

:$51,1*
,PSURSHUWRZLQJFDQOHDGWRDFROOLVLRQ)ROORZ
WKHVHJXLGHOLQHVWRPDNH\RXUWUDLOHUWRZLQJ
DVVDIHDVSRVVLEOH
Make certain that the load is secured in the
trailer and that it will not shift during travel.
When trailering cargo that is not fully
secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that
may be difficult for the driver to control. You
could lose control of your vehicle and have
a collision.
When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Over-
loading can cause a loss of control, poor
performance, or damage to brakes, axle,
engine, transmission, steering, suspension,
chassis structure, or tires.
5

20_KL_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 267

WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can over-
load your brake system and cause it to fail.
You might not have brakes when you need
them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stop -
ping distance. When towing, you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!

If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kgyf
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear,
higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping
distances.

1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn
5

20_KL_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 269

&$87,21
7RZLQJWKLVYHKLFOHLQYLRODWLRQRIWKHDERYH
UHTXLUHPHQWVFDQFDXVHVHYHUHWUDQVPLVVLRQ
GDPDJH'DPDJHIURPLPSURSHUWRZLQJLVQRW
FRYHUHGXQGHUWKH1HZ9HKLFOH/LPLWHG
:DUUDQW\
&$87,21
DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its
wheels on the ground. Damage to the drive-
train will result.
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if
the remaining wheels are on the groundyf
Internal damage to the transmission or
power transfer unit will occur if a front or
rear wheel lift is used when towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmis -
sion and/or power transfer unit damage.
Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.