trailer JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and
connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer
to the following illustrations.
Four-Pin Connector
1 — Female Pins 4 — Park
2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/Turn
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Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and
backing up 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 shift-
ing does occur while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
NOTE:Using a lower gear range while operating the
vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve per-
formance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery 5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
4 — Electric Brakes
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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 Front OK NOT AL-
LOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT AL-
LOWED NOT AL-
LOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK OKOK
NOTE:
•You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Elec-
tric Park Brake engagement. 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 state and provincial High-
way 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 al-
lowed 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.
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.
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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.
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 recreational
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!
•Failure to use the proper Mopar wiring kit to power
the steering system during recreational towing may
damage the vehicle’s steering system and/or other
vehicle components.
• 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 transfer
unit damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the
ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer).
• Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this vehicle
backwards can cause severe damage to the power
transfer unit.
• The transmission must be in PARK for recreational
towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure
outlined under “Shifting into NEUTRAL (N)” to be
certain that the power transfer unit is fully in NEU-
TRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments 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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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F27 ––Not Used
F28 15 Amp Blue –Transmission Control
Module (TCM)
F29 ––Not Used
F30 10 Amp Red –Engine Control Module
(ECM)/(EPS)/(PCM)
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 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
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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F41 –60 Amp Yellow Body Controller Module
(BCM) — Feed 1
F41 –50 Amp Red Voltage Stability Module -
Feed1—IfEquipped WithStop/Start Engine Option
F42 –30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake
Module — If Equipped
F43 20 Amp Yellow –Fuel Pump Motor
F44 –30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow / 7-Way Con-
nector — 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
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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
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
F58 10 Amp Red –Occupant Classification
Module/VSM/ESC
F59 –30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module
(DTCM) — If Equipped
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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
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 Mod- ule (DASM)/Park Assist
(PAM) — If Equipped With Stop/Start option
F66 15 Amp Blue –HVAC (ECC)/Instrument
Panel Cluster (IPC)
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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
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)
F79 10 Amp Red –Integrated Center Stack
(ICS)/HVAC/Aux Switch Bank Module (ASBM)/
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
F80 20 Amp Yellow –Radio / CD — If Equipped
F81 ––Not Used
F82 ––Not Used
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