weight JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 WK2 / 4.G SRT Owner's Manual

Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 267 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/
Transmission GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt. Rat- ing) Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue
Wt. (See Note)
6.4L Automatic 12,600 lbs (5 715 kg)55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 265 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
• The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part
of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire–
Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for
further information.
• The manufacturer does not recommend using the run
flat feature while driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or towing a trailer.
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal
(SRT Models) — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer hitch re-
ceiver cover, this must be removed to access the trailer
hitch receiver (if equipped). This hitch receiver cover is
located at the bottom center of the rear fascia.
1. Turn the two locking retainers located at the bottom of the hitch receiver cover a 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
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To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after towing repeat
the procedure in reverse order.
NOTE:Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver
cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle
• The weight of the driver and all passengers
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In-
formation Placard” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
Hitch Receiver Cover Removal
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WARNING!(Continued)
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or chockthe trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
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Gasoline, Reformulated.....................555
Gear Ranges ............................ .473
General Information ....................213, 554
G-Force ............................... .336
SRT ................................ .336
Glass Cleaning .......................... .655
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................567
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................566
GVWR ................................ .563
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .494
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................582
Headlights ............................. .669
Bulb Replacement ...................... .670
On With Wipers ....................... .170
Passing ............................. .178
Replacing ............................ .670Washers
............................. .183
Headlight Washers ....................... .183
Heated Mirrors ...................... .132, 280
Hill Descent Control ...................... .515
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................515
Hill Start Assist .......................... .504
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .568
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............250
Hood Release ........................... .167
Ignition Key..................................14
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................122
Instrument Cluster ..............290, 298, 299, 316
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............289
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............656
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Compact Spare........................ .540
Flat Changing ......................... .595
General Information ..................533, 539
High Speed .......................... .536
Inflation Pressures ...................... .534
Life Of Tires .......................... .543
Load Capacity ..................... .528, 530
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............547
Pressure Warning Light ...................308
Quality Grading ....................... .695
Radial .............................. .536
Replacement ...................... .543, 595
Rotation ............................. .546
Safety ........................... .522, 533
Sizes ............................... .523
Snow Tires ........................... .538
Spare Tire ...................539, 540, 541, 587
Spinning ............................ .541
Tread Wear Indicators ....................542 Wheel Mounting
....................... .595
Tire Safety Information .....................522
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................572
Top Speed ............................. .337
SRT ................................ .337
Towing ............................... .566
Behind A Motorhome ....................580
Guide .............................. .570
Recreational .......................... .580
Weight .............................. .570
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........580
Traction Control ......................... .507
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................513
Trailer Towing .......................... .566
Cooling System Tips .....................579
Hitches ............................. .568
Minimum
Requirements ..................573
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................572
Wiring .............................. .57510
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Trailer Towing Guide...................... .570
Trailer Weight ........................... .570
Transfer Case ........................... .648
Fluid ............................... .677
Maintenance .......................... .648
Transmission ........................... .471
Automatic ........................ .471, 649
Fluid ............................... .677
Maintenance .......................... .649
Shifting ............................. .468
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....250
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry). .23, 26
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Transporting Pets ........................ .107
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .542
Turn Signals ..................... .316, 670, 672Uconnect
Operation ............................ .400
Screen Activated Features ..................25
Uconnect Settings ........................25
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition Additional Information ...................457
Do Not Disturb ....................... .456
Siri Eyes Free ......................... .455
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert .....................449
Uconnect Settings ...................... .24, 25
Customer Programmable Features .......35, 37, 46
Passive Entry Programming ............35, 37, 46
Uconnect Settings ........................46
Uconnect Voice Command ...................438
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................695
Universal Transmitter ..................... .250
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .555
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