2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

TRAILER TOWING CAPABILITY
Engine Model GVWR
(Gross Vehice Wt.
Rating)GCWR
(Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)Hitch Type Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note 1)
3.7L 4x2 5,700 lbs (2 585 kg) 8,000 lbs (3 629 kg) Class II 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 525 lbs (238 kg)
3.7L 4x4 5,900 lbs (2 676 kg) 8,200 lbs (3 719 kg) Class II 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 525 kbs (238 kg)
4.7L 4x2 6,010 lbs (2 726 kg) 11,200 lbs (5 080 kg) Class IV 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
4.7L 4x4 6,100 lbs (2 767 kg) 11,450 lbs (5 194 kg) Class IV 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
5.7L 4x4 6,150 lbs (2 789 kg) 12,200 lbs (5 534 kg) Class IV 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
Note 1 – The towing vehicle payload should be reduced
by the tongue load (for a dead weight hitch) to keep the
rear axle loading below GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) of 3,200 lbs (1 451 kg).
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing – 2WD Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft
is removed.Towing with the rear wheels on the ground
while the driveshaft is connected can result in severe
transmission damage which is not covered under the
Limited Warranty.
Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer
Case) 4WD Models
Recreational towing is not allowed.This model does not
have a N (Neutral) position in the transfer case.
Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II 4WD
Models
CAUTION!
Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a
front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.
NOTE:The transfer case must be in the N (Neutral)
position, and the transmission must be in the P (Park)
position for recreational towing.
Shifting Into Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
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CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before
recreational towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
3. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral). Refer to
“Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section. Start en-
gine.
4. Shift transmission into D (Drive).
5. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.6. Shut the engine OFF and place the ignition key into
the unlocked OFF position.
7. Shift transmission into P (Park).
8. Apply parking brake.
9. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
10. Release parking brake.
CAUTION!
Transmission damage may occur if the transmission
is shifted into P (Park) with the transfer case in N
(Neutral) and the engine running. With the transfer
case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is OFF
prior to shifting the transmission into P (Park) (refer
to steps7–8above).
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Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Turn the ignition key to the unlocked OFF position.
2. Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
3. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. Refer to
“Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section.
4. Shift transmission into P (Park).
5. Start the engine.
6. Shift transmission into D (Drive).
NOTE:When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral),
turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear
clash.WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(Neutral) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move
regardless of the transmission position. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on
your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
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SNOW PLOW
Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment
shouldnotbe added to the front end of your vehicle. The
airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the
front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpect-
edly or could fail to deploy during a collision.WARNING!
Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other
aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle.
This could adversely affect the functioning of the
airbag system and you could be injured.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................296

If Your Engine Overheats.................297

Jacking And Tire Changing................298
▫Jack Location........................298
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................299
▫Spare Tire Removal....................299
▫Preparations For Jacking................300▫Jacking Instructions....................300

Jump Starting Procedure..................303

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........305

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................306
▫2WD Models Only....................306
▫4WD Models Only....................306
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
Your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency
warning system. When you activate it, all front and rear
directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when
your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns
other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle. This
is an emergency warning system, not to be used when the
vehicle is in motion.
To activate the warning flasher, push down on the button
on top of the steering column until it latches. To turn the
warning flasher off, push down again to unlatch the
button.
NOTE:With extended use, the flasher may run down
your battery.
Hazard Warning Switch
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