emergency towing JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 WK2 / 4.G SRT Owners Manual

▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......556
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................557
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................557
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................558
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............559
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .559
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........562
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................563
▫ Certification Label ....................563
 TRAILER TOWING .....................566
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............566▫
Trailer Hitch Classification ...............568
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .570
▫ Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (SRT
Models) — If Equipped .................570
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............572
▫ Towing Requirements ..................573
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .578
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................580
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follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer
to “Trailer Towing” in this section for further informa-
tion.
When TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power
may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being
applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer
from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in
the “Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to
reach full braking during emergency braking situations.It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may
occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by
the driver. The EBC will prepare the brake system for a
panic stop.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance
in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small
amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup
on the front brake rotors. It functions when the wind-
shield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When Rain Brake
Support is active, there is no notification to the driver and
no driver interaction is required.
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature of the ESC and EPS
modules that provides torque at the steering wheel for
certain driving conditions in which the ESC module is
detecting vehicle instability. The torque that the steering
wheel receives is only meant to help the driver realize
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