towing JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2017 WK2 / 4.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
age. 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 transfer case.
• 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
transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N).
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on
tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper
face bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if
you leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position
without first fully engaging the parking
brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N)
position disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain and will
allow the vehicle to roll, even if the trans-
mission is in PARK. The parking brake
should always be applied when the driver
is not in the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be
certain that the transfer case is fully in
NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing
to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with
the engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspension, ensure the vehicle is set to
Normal Ride Height.
5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the se-
lector switch) for four seconds. The light
behind the N symbol will blink, indicating
shift in progress. The light will stop blink-
ing (stay on solid) when the shift to NEU-
TRAL (N) is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL
DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message
will appear in the instrument cluster.
STARTING AND OPERATING
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS................204
Control....................204
BULB REPLACEMENT ........204
Replacement Bulbs.............204
Bulb Replacement .............206
FUSES ...................209
General Information.............209
Underhood Fuses ..............209
JACKING AND TIRE
CHANGING............... .214
Run Flat Tires — SRT Models .......214
Jack/Spare Tire Stowage ..........215
Changing Procedure ............221
JUMP-STARTING............221
Preparations For Jump-Starting ......221
Jump-Starting Procedure .........222
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY . . .224
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .224 MANUAL PARK RELEASE
.....224
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . .226
TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE ................ .227
Two-Wheel Drive Models..........228
Four-Wheel Drive Models .........229
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM(EARS) ........... .229
EVENT DATA RECORDER
(EDR)................... .229
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service. If the transmission and drivetrain are
operable, disabled vehicles may also be
towed as described under “Recreational Tow-
ing” in “Starting and Operating”.NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be
placed in Transport mode, before tying them
down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed
truck. Refer to “Quadra-Lift” in “Starting and
Operating” for more information. If the ve-
hicle cannot be placed in Transport mode (for
example, engine will not run), tie-downs must
be fastened to the axles (not to the body).
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of
proper tie-down tension.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Two-Wheel Drive Models
Four-Wheel Drive Models
Without 4WD LOW Range Four-Wheel Drive Models
With 4WD LOW Range
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWEDSee instructions in “Recre-
ational Towing” under “Util- ity”
• Transmission in PARK
• Transfer case in NEU-
TRAL (N)
• Tow in forward direction
Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
Rear OKNOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOKOKOK
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NOTE:
SRT vehicles and 4WD models without 4WD
LOW range should only be towed with all four
wheelsOFFthe ground.
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required
to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only
tow bars and other equipment designed for
this purpose, following equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
device to main structural members of the
vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC
mode.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's
battery is discharged, refer to “Manual Park
Release” in this section for instructions on
shifting the transmission out of PARK for
towing.CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to
your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheels OFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transmission is operable, the vehicle may be
towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under
the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to "Manual Park Release" in this
section for instructions on shifting the
transmission to NEUTRAL when the en-
gine is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). • The towing distance must not exceed
30 miles (48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the
vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km),
tow with the rear wheels OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on
a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and
the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or (when
using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to
hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front
wheels on the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or
farther than 30 miles (48 km) with rear
wheels on the ground can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with
all wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable meth-
ods 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” for detailed instruc-
tions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed trans-
fer case have no NEUTRAL position, and
therefore mustbe towed with all four wheels
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be
used. Internal damage to the transmis-
sion 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 dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Occupant Re- straints” for further information on the En-
hanced Accident Response System (EARS)
function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER
(EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Occupant Re-
straints” for further information on the Event
Data Recorder (EDR).
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Maintenance Plan Non-SRT
Mileage 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. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
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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 vehicle
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 damage,
wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner fil-
ter. XXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve
if necessary X
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Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)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
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
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
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. X X X 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. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Drain water from fuel filter assembly. X X X X X X X X X X
Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly. X X X X X
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
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NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the
front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading condi-
tions of your vehicle, locate the statement
“The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/
luggage and trailer tongue weight (if appli-
cable) should never exceed the weight refer-
enced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5)Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows ex-
amples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of
your vehicle with varying seating configu-
rations and number and size of occupants.
This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
262

Bulb Replacement.............204
Bulbs, Light .................145
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .277
Capacities, Fluid ...........276, 277
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................224
Oil (Engine) ...............244
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........143
Cargo Area Cover ...............61
Cargo Area Features .............61
Cargo Compartment .............61
Light ....................61
Cargo Light ...................61
Cargo Tie-Downs ................61
Car Washes ..................268
Chains, Tire ..................265
Changing A Flat Tire ............258
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .143
Checks, Safety ................143
Child Restraint ................130
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..............132
Child Restraints .............130
Child Seat Installation .........140
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................138 Infants And Child Restraints
.....131
LATCH Positions ............134
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children .................134
Older Children And Child Restraints .132
Seating Positions ............133
Child Safety Locks ..............23
Cleaning Wheels ..................264
Climate Control .............43, 344
Manual ...................43
Clock .....................306
Clock Setting .................306
Cold Weather Operation ..........150
Contract, Service ..............355
Cooling System ...............257
Coolant Capacity ........276,
277
Inspection ................257
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) .....276, 277, 280, 281
Cruise Light ..................88
Customer Assistance ............354
Customer Programmable Features . . . .322
Daytime Running Lights ...........38
Dealer Service ................251
Defroster, Windshield ............144 Diagnostic System, Onboard
........89
Diesel Fuel ..................275
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........275
Bulk Storage Of .............190
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...............248
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........227
Disturb ....................336
Do Not Disturb ................350
Door Ajar ....................83
Door Ajar Light ................83
Door Locks, Automatic ............23
Driver Information Display Programmable Features .........75
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ..................324
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........158
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........35
Electronic Brake Control System ......93
Anti-Lock Brake System ........92
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......98
Traction Control System ........95
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............172, 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....95
INDEX
360