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

Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable
methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case is operable, vehicles with
a two-speed transfer case may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels on
the ground), IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for detailed instructions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have no NEUTRAL position, and
therefore mustbe towed with all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission
or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a
rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then shift back and
forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than two
seconds, you must push the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comesfirst)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X XX X X XX
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
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Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000
114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Inspect the front and rear axle
fluid. Change if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, sustained
high speed driving, off-road or
frequent trailer towing . XXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and boot seals, for cracks
or leaks and all parts for dam-
age, wear, improper looseness or
end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner
filter. XXXXX
Replace the air conditioning
filter. XXXXXX
Inspect and replace the PCV
Valve if necessary X
Replace the spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 120 months if not
done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, Monthly intervals do not apply.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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AccessUconnect .........78,80,84
Accessories ..............260 Mopar ...............260
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................53
On ..................53
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........53
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............232
Adding Fuel ..............253
Adding Washer Fluid .........232
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......19
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......19
AirBags ...............19
Air Bag Warning Light .19, 22, 190
Driver Knee Air Bag ........20
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........21,216
Event Data Recorder
(EDR) .............22,216
FrontAirBag ............19
PassengerKneeAirBag ......20
Rollover ...............19
SideAirBags ............20
SideImpacts ............19
AirBagLight..............22
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........232
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....232
Air Conditioning ..........66,68
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....232
Air Conditioning System .......232
Air Suspension ............158
Alarm Arm The System ..........17
Disarm The System ........17
Vehicle Security Alarm ......17
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....17,195
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 226, 228, 232
Capacities ............230
Disposal ..............232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .190
APP UconnectAccess..........81 Appearance Care
...........232
Arming System (Security Alarm) . . .17
Assistance Towing ..........189
Audio Jack ...............107
Automatic Headlights .........45
Automatic High Beams ........45
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................66
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ...........229
FluidType ...... 228, 229, 231
Shifting ...............59
AxleFluid......... 228, 229, 231
Axle Lubrication ............229
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ..........100
Uconnect8.4N....... 100, 117
Back-Up Camera ............70
Battery .................232
Charging System Light .....189
Blind Spot Monitoring .........71
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....232
Brake Fluid ........ 228, 229, 231
Brakes .................232
Brake System .............232
FluidCheck ............229
Master Cylinder .........
2
32
WarningLight ..........193
Break-In Recommendations, Diesel................180
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............42
Bulb Replacement ..........257
Calibration, Compass .........147
Canada...............4,259
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............230
Capacities, Fluid .....226, 228, 230
Caps, Filler Fuel ................216
Oil(Engine) ............232
CarWashes ..............232
CD (Compact Disc) Player ......107
Charging System Light ........189
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........194
INDEX
263

Child Restraints............23
CenterSeatLATCH.........24
Child Seat Installation .......26
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint ..............26
ChildSeat................26
Child Seat Installation .........23
Cleaning Wheels ..............232
Windshield Wiper Blades ....232
ClimateControl..........66,125
Clock...................90
Clock Setting ..............90
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......190
Brake Warning Light .......193
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............195
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............195
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
OFF Indicator Light .......196
Front Fog Light Indicator ....195
High Beam Indicator ......195
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .195
Turn Signal Indicator ......195
Vehicle Security Light ......195
Clutch .................232
ClutchFluid..............232
Compact Spare Tire ..........255
Compass Calibration .........147
Cooling System ............232
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .232
Coolant Capacity . .226, 228, 230
Coolant Level ...........232
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....232
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....232
Inspection ............232
PointsToRemember ......232
Pressure Cap ...........232
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ....226, 228, 229,
230, 232
Corrosion Protection .........232
Customer Assistance ......258, 259
Customer Programmable Features ..............148 DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)
.....184
Defects, Reporting ..........259
Diesel Engine Maintenance .....182
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .....184
Diesel Fuel Water Separator .....182
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....189, 212
Disarming, Security System ......17
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .232
Disturb .................139
Driver Information Display DID.................196
Instrument Cluster Display . . .196
Programmable Features .....148
E-85Fuel...............227
Economy(Fuel)Mode......61,172
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .74
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................50
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .194
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ..............196
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................191
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . .214
Jump Starting ..........206
Tow Hooks ............209
Towing ...............189
Engine.................180 Air Cleaner ............232
Break-In Recommendations

. . .42
Checking Oil Level ........232
Compartment ...........218
Coolant
(Antifreeze) ......226, 229, 230
Cooling ...............232
Fuel Requirements .....226, 228
Jump Starting ..........206
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) ..............194
Oil .... 226, 228, 229, 230, 232
Oil Filler Cap ...........232
Oil Selection .....226, 228, 232
Overheating ............197
INDEX
264

Phone (Pairing).........116, 135
Phone (Uconnect) .....99,123, 133
Pinch Protection ............73
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............252
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) . . .249
Glass Sunroof ...........71
Inverter ..............152
LiftGate ..............12
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ..............153
Seats ................30
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ...............41
Power Shade Close.................72
Open.................72
Power Steering Fluid . .228, 229, 231
Preparation For Jacking .......200
Programmable Electronic Features ..............148
Purchase Apps UconnectAccess ......82,129
Quadra-Lift ..............158
Quadra-Trac ..............155
Radio ...............97,118 Presets ............91,103
Radio Operation ............91
Radio Screens .............100
Radio (Sound Systems) ......91,97
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....48
RearCamera ..............70
Rear Cross Path .............71
Rear ParkSense System ......69,70
Rear Seat, Folding ...........36
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........49
Reclining Front Seats .........35
Recreational Towing .........167
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............169
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............170
Refrigerant ...............232
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........17 Disarm The Alarm
.........17
Lock The Doors ...........12
Unlock The Doors .........12
Remote Starting Enter Remote Start Mode .....13
How To Use Remote Start .....13
KeyFob ...............13
Remote Starting System .....13
Replacement Bulbs ..........257
Reporting Safety Defects .......259
Restraint, Head .............28
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule, Maintenance .....232, 237, 243
SDCardPort .............107
Seat Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner ......18
SeatBeltMaintenance........232
Seat Belts ................18
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .....18
Pretensioners ...........18
Reminder .............192
Seats ...........30,34,37,38
Adjustment .............34
E a

syEntry .............34
Heated .............37,38
Manual ...............34
Memory ...............31
Rear Folding ............36
Reclining ..............35
Vented................39
Ventilated .............39
Security Alarm ............195
Arm The System ..........17
Disarm The System ........17
Security Alarm ...........17
Selec-Terrain .............157
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......226, 229, 230
Signals, Turn .............195
Siri................ 119, 120
Sirius Satellite Radio .........104
Traffic & Weather .........113
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........114
Sound Systems (Radio) ....107, 109
SpareTire......... 199, 255, 256
SparkPlugs........... 226, 229
INDEX
267

SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline) ..........229
Oil .................229
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..........51,52
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......53
Cancel ...............51
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .55
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .....55
Resume ...............51
Set .................51
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....50
SRT Home ...............176
Timers ...............176
Starting ColdWeather ...........181
Remote ...............13
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) ..............180
Steering TiltColumn ..........40,41
Wheel, Heated ...........39
Wheel, Tilt ...........40,41
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ..........146
Storage Bin ..............254
Sunroof Closing ...............71
Opening ...............71
Venting ...............71
SunRoof ................71
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag................19
Telescoping Steering Column . .40, 41
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................66
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....26
Text Messaging . .124, 130, 140, 141
Tilt Steering Column .......40,41
Timers.................176 SRT ................176
Tires ............... 179, 255
Air Pressure ...........252
Changing .............205
CompactSpare ..........255
FlatChanging ..........205 General Information
....179, 255
Pressure Warning Light .....191
Replacement ...........205
SpareTire ...... 199, 255, 256
WheelMounting .........205
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........209
Towing.............. 161, 212
Disabled Vehicle .........212
Recreational ...........167
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome .............167
Trailer Towing Trailer And Tongue Weight . . .161
Trailer Weight .............161
Transfer Case Fluid ......... 228, 229, 231
Transmission Fluid ...... 228, 229, 231, 232
Maintenance ...........232
Warning Light ..........190
TurnSignals..............195
Uconnect Access ...........78,80,84
Account ..........80,84,87
Maintaining Your Account .....84
Registration .........80,128
RemoteFeatures ..........87
Using Access ............82
Via Mobile Apps ..........81
Uconnect5.0..............90
Uconnect8.4A......... 100, 127
Helpful Tips For Bluetooth ....142
Mute ................138
P h

onebook.............138
Transfer Ongoing Call Between
HandsetAndVehicle ......138
Voice Recognition Tips ......139
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
SiriusXM Travel Link .......132
Voice Texting ...........139
Uconnect8.4AN........ 100, 127
Uconnect Access .........78,127
APP .................81
In Vehicle Features .........84
Purchase Apps ........82,129
Yelp ................131
INDEX
268