towing JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called
OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light
will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition
checked promptly.
Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start.
The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical
driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require
towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power
loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher
temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood,
cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants
or others.
– SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not
functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the
nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle aspossible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting
off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system off.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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RECOVERY STRAP
• Your vehicle may be included with a recovery strap. Recovery straps do not act liketraditional tow straps, chains, or winch cables.
Using Recovery Strap
1. Review all warnings and instructions first.
2. Position the recovery vehicle.
3. Connect the recovery strap.
4. Add a recovery damper or blanket.
5. Clear the danger zone.
6. Safely and slowly start pulling.
7. Disconnect the recovery strap after both vehicles are secure and parked.
WARNING!
Recovery straps should only be used in emergencies to rescue stranded vehicles. Only
use Recovery straps on vehicles that fit within the recommended GVW of your
recovery strap. Only attach recovery straps to OE recommended anchor points or
emergency towing anchor points. Never attach to tow ball or vehicle tie down point,
these are not designed for this purpose. Never attach to vehicle steering, drive train,
or any other suspension components. NEVER pull a strap over sharp edges or abrasive
surfaces that can damage the recovery strap. NEVER use a damaged strap, it has
reduced strength. DO NOT attempt to repair straps. ONLY persons involved in the
recovery should be in either vehicle. No passengers. Anyone inside the vehicles can
be struck by strap recoil, causing serious injury. MOVE bystanders at least 40 feet
from the recovery area when using the recovery strap.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:• Turn the engine OFF.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separate the shifter bezel and boot
assembly from the center console bezel.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the shift lever override access hole (at the right front corner of the shift lever assembly), and push and
hold the override release lever down.
• Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the shift lever boot.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
4WD MODELS
Towing
Condition Wheels
OFF the Ground FWD
MODELS 1–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT 2–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Flat Tow NONE NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See instructions un-
der “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating”
• Transmission in
PARK
• Power Transfer
Unit in NEUTRAL
•Towin forward
direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD OK
BEST METHOD
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ...........36
Airbag..................19
Air Bag AirBagWarningLight ......142
Air Conditioning .....41,42,43,44
Alarm Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......13
Alarm,Panic ..............12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....13,148
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .141
Assistance Towing ..........141
Automatic Headlights ......32,148
Automatic High Beams ........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............43
Automatic Transmission FluidType ............173
Back-Up Camera ............49
Battery Charging System Light .....141
Brake Fluid ..............173
Brake, Parking .............45
Brake System WarningLight ..........145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............31
BulbReplacement ..........185
Calibration,Compass.........121
ChangeOilIndicator.........147
ChangingAFlatTire .........158
Charging Pad, Wireless ........128
Charging System Light ........141
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........146
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............20
Child Restraints ..........20
ChildSeatInstallation ....22,23
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......23
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........20,22,23 Using The Top Tether
Anchorage
..............23
ChildSeat................22
Climate Control ........41,42,43
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......142
Brake Warning Light .......145
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............148
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............148
Front Fog Light Indicator ....148
High Beam Indicator ......148
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .150
Seat Belt Reminder Light ....144
Turn Signal Indicator ......148
Vehicle Security Light ......148
Compass Calibration .........121
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........173
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....34
CruiseLight...............34
Customer Assistance .........186
Customer Programmable Features ..............122
Defects, Reporting ..........187
Defroster, Rear Window ......41,42
Defroster, Windshield .......41,42
DimmerControl.............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......141
Disarming, Security System ......
13
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Electric Park Brake ...........45
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound
System .............54,55
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........34
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........121
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......144
Jacking ..............158
INDEX
191

Overheating............151
Towing ...............141
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .31
Compartment ...........171
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........146
OilSelection ...........173
Overheating ............151
Event Data Recorder .........169
Exterior Lights .............185
FAQ...................189
Flashers TurnSignal ............148
Flash-To-Pass ..............31
Fluid Capacities ............173
Fluids .................173
FogLights ............32,148
FoldingRearSeat ...........27
Forward Collision Warning .......39
Four Wheel Drive ...........134
Four Wheel Drive Operation .....131
Shifting into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........132
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............132
Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............132
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............132
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......166
Frequently Asked Questions .....189
Front And Rear ParkSense System . .46
Front Heated Seats ...........28
Front ParkSense System ........46
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .......148
Specifications ..........173
Fuses..................179
Headlights ................32
Automatic .............32
Dimmer Switch ..........32
HighBeam .............31
Heated Mirrors ........41,43,45
Heated Steering Wheel ........29
High Beam Indicator .........148 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ................31
HomeLink
®(Garage Door
Opener)...............122
Hood Release .............170
Instrument Cluster ..........8,9
Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ............ 141, 148
Interior and Instrument Lights .....7
Interior Fuses .............183
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .33
Introduction ...............3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........125
Inverter, Power ............125
Jack Location .............158
Jack Operation ............158
Jump Starting .............163
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........13
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Keyless Enter-N-Go Lock/Unlock .......14,15,16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob ...............14
Remote Control ...........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .......14
Passive Entry ............14
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....31
Lane Change Assist ..........31
LaneSense ...............48
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)............21,24
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . .144
Fog ................148
Headlights .............32
High Beam Indicator ......148
Hill Descent Control
Indicator .............150
Security Alarm ..........148
TurnSignal .............31
INDEX
192

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH) ...............21
Maintenance Record .........178
MaintenanceSchedule........175
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ..........146
Mirrors Heated ..........41,43,45
MOPAR
®Accessories .........188
Navigation ............89,108
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....31
OilChangeIndicator.........147
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....147
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............173
Outlet Power ...............126
Overheating, Engine .........151
Panic Alarm ...............12
ParkSense
®...............46
ParkSense®Active Park Assist ....47
ParkSense®System, Front
AndRear...............46
ParkSense
®System, Rear .......46
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............184
Power Glass Sunroof ...........50
Inverter ..............125
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ..............126
Seats ................25
Programmable Electronic Features ..............122
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....33
RearCamera ..............49
Rear Park Assist System ........46
Rear ParkSense System ......46,49
Rear Seat, Folding ...........27
Recreational Towing .........136
Shifting into Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............138 Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
............138
Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............139
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............139
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........13
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Remote Starting System ........12
Replacement Bulbs ..........185
Reporting Safety Defects .......187
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule,Maintenance .......175
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................18
Child Restraints ........18,20
Energy Management Feature . . .18
Engage The Automatic
Locking Mode ...........23
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........18
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......18
Seat Belt Reminder ........18
Seats ...................25
Heated ...............28
Rear Folding ............27
Ventilated .............28
Security Alarm ............148
Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........13
Selec-Terrain .............134
Shifting Power Transfer Unit, Shifting into
Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ......... 138, 139
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .........138
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....139
Shift Lever Override .........167
Signals, Turn ...........31,148
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........111
SpareTire...............158
SparkPlugs..............173
INDEX
193

Speed ControlAccel/Decel ............34
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .35
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .....37
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....34
Starting Remote ...............12
Steering TiltColumn .............30
Wheel, Heated ...........29
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .120
Stuck, Freeing .............166
SunRoof ................50
Temperature Control, Automatic(ATC)...........43
Text Messaging .......77,95,115
Tilt Steering Column ..........30
TIREFIT ............. 151, 152
Tires Air Pressure ...........184
Changing .............158
Jacking ..............158
Pressure Warning Light .....142
SpareTire .............158
Towing.................135 Disabled Vehicle .........168
Recreational ...........136 Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome .............136
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight . . .135
Trailer Weight .............135
Transmission Fluid ................173
TurnSignals ...........31,148
Uconnect
®5.0.............73
Uconnect®8.4A ............81
Uconnect®8.4AN ..........100
Uconnect®Access ...........57
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .13
Warning,RollOver............5
Washer Rear .................33
Washers, Windshield ..........33
WheelandWheelTrimCare.....185
Wind Buffeting .............53
WindshieldWashers ..........33 Fluid ................150
WindshieldWipers...........33
Wiper,Rear...............33
Wireless Charging Pad ........128
INDEX
194