trailer JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G Owner's Guide

Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid
frequent shifting when towing. However, if frequent
shifting does occur while in DRIVE, use the Electronic
Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear
range.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery
2 — Backup Lamps
3 — Right Stop/Turn
4 — Electric Brakes5 — Ground
6 — Left Stop/Turn
7 — Running Lamps
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4X4 Models
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the
Ground Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models 1-Speed Power
Transfer Unit 2-Speed Power
Transfer Unit
Dolly Tow FrontOKNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOKOK OK
NOTE:
•You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent
Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer pro-
grammable features in the Uconnect Settings.
•When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Models
DO NOTflat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is
allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFFthe ground.
This may be accomplished 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 manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK. 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 position, 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.
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.
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Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 1-Speed
Power Transfer Unit
Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do
not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in the power transfer
unit.
NOTE:This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle
trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.
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 tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 2-Speed
Power Transfer Unit
The power transfer unit must be shifted into NEUTRAL
(N) and the transmission must be in PARK for recre-
ational towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is
adjacent to the 4WD selector switch. Shifts into and out of
NEUTRAL (N) can take place with the selector switch in
any mode position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4x4 vehicle. Towing with
only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear)
will cause severe transmission and/or power trans-
fer unit damage. Tow with all four wheels either
ON the ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle
trailer).
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
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 Only) - If Equipped
F39 –40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
F40 –20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light - If Equipped
F40 –30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Pump - If Equipped
F41 60 Amp Yellow –Body Controller Module (BCM) - Feed 1
F41 50 Amp Red –Voltage Stability Module - Feed 1 - If Equipped with Stop/
Start Engine Option
F42 –30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake Module - If Equipped
F43 20 Amp Yellow –Fuel Pump Motor
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F44 –30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow / 7-Way Connector - If Equipped
F45 –30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module (PDM) - If Equipped
F46 –25 Amp Clear Sunroof - If Equipped
F48 –30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module - If Equipped
F49 –30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V A/C) - If Equipped
F50 –30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate - If Equipped
F51 – – Not Used
F52 –30 Amp Pink Front Wipers - If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Option
F53 –30 Amp Pink Brake System Module & Valves
F54 –30 Amp Pink Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 3
F55 10 Amp Red –Blind Spot Sensors / Compass / Rearview Camera / Trunk
Lamp With Flashlamp Charger - If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue –Ignition Node Module (IGNM)/KIN/RF Hub/Electric
Steering Column Lock (ESL)
F57 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Lights Left - If Equipped
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F58 10 Amp Red –Occupant Classification Module/VSM/ESC
F59 –30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) If Equipped
F60 20 Amp Yellow –Power Outlet - Center Console
F61 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Lights Right - If Equipped
F62 20 Amp Yellow –Windshield de-icer - If Equipped
F63 20 Amp Yellow –Front Heated/Vented Seats - If Equipped
F64 20 Amp Yellow –Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
F65 10 Amp Red –In Vehicle Temperature Sensor / Humidity Sensor / Driver
Assist System Module (DASM) / Park Assist (PAM) - If Equipped with Stop/Start option
F66 15 Amp Blue –HVAC (ECC) / Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
F67 10 Amp Red –In Vehicle Temperature Sensor / Humidity Sensor / Driver
Assist System Module (DASM) / Park Assist (PAM) - If Not Equipped with Stop/Start Option
F68 – – Not Used
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F69 10 Amp Red –Power Transfer Unit Switch (TSBM) / Active Grill Shutter
(AGS) - If Equipped with Gas Engine
69A 10 Amp Red –Power Transfer Unit Switch (TSBM) - If Equipped with Die-
sel Engine
F70 5 Amp Tan –Intelligent Battery Sensor If Equipped with Stop/Start En-
gine Option
F71 20 Amp Yellow –HID Headlamp Right if Equipped with Stop/Start Engine
Option
F72 10 Amp Red –Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
F73 –20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Back Up - If Equipped
F74 –30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster
F75 20 Amp Yellow –Cigar Lighter - If Equipped
F76 20 Amp Yellow –Rear Differential Module (RDM) - If Equipped
F77 10 Amp Red –Fuel Door Release/Brake Pedal Switch
F78 10 Amp Red –Diagnostic Port / Digital TV (Japan Only)
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Oil
Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operat-
ing Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last
reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis-
play (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
730 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Replacing............................ .720
Switch .............................. .165
Time Delay ........................... .167
Head Restraints ......................... .153
Head Rests ............................. .153
Heated Mirrors .......................... .136
Heater ............................. .421, 426
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .482
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .171
Hill Descent Control ...................... .534
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................534
Hill Start Assist .......................... .523
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .594
Holder, Coin ............................ .307
Holder, Cup ............................ .305
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............282
Hood Release ........................... .164Ignition
Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................126
Instrument Cluster ........321, 324, 332, 333, 349, 355
Instrument Cluster ...................363, 372
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............320
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............705
Interior Appearance Care ....................703
Interior Fuses ........................... .716
Interior Lights .......................... .172
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............176
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter, Power .......................... .300
Jacking Instructions ....................... .635
Jack Location ........................... .632
Jack Operation ....................... .631, 635
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