2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE emergency towing

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nect™system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
•Press the’Phone’button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).
Please refer to the 24-Hour“Towing Assistance”cover-
age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer toWorking with Automated
Systems.Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies which time-out a little too soon to
work properly with the UConnect™system.
Voice Mail Calling
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer toWorking
with Automated Systems.
Working with Automated Systems
This method is designed to be used in instances where
one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone
keypad while navigating through an automated tele-
phone system.
You can use your UConnect™system to access a voice-
mail system or an automated service, such as, paging
service or automated customer service. Some services
require immediate response selection, in some instances,
that may be too quick for use of UConnect™system.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................328

If Your Engine Overheats.................329

Jacking And Tire Changing................330
▫Jack Location........................330
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................331
▫Spare Tire Removal....................332
▫Preparations For Jacking................332▫Jacking Instructions....................333

Jump Starting Procedure..................336

Emergency Tow Hooks—If Equipped........338

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................339
▫2WD Models Only....................339
▫4WD Models Only....................339
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•Be sure your vehicle is not touching the jump start
vehicle.
•Observe all Battery Warnings in Section 7 of this
manual, while jump starting your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and, once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS—IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the
vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
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Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 350
Defroster, Rear Window................... 234
Defroster, Windshield................70,235,242
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 347
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 372
Oil (Engine).......................... 351
Power Steering........................ 360
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 339
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 354
Used Engine Fluids..................... 354
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 152
Doors................................. 16
Drive Belts............................ 354Driving............................... 273
Off-Pavement......................... 274
Off-Road............................ 274
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 162
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 135
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 186
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . 184,187
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 261
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 328
Jacking............................. 330
Jump Starting......................... 336
Tow Hooks.......................... 338
Emission Control System Maintenance......348,396
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 282
Tire Markings.......................... 279
Tire Safety Information.................... 279
Tires ............................70,287,421
Air Pressure.......................... 288
Alignment and Balance.................. 293
Chains.............................. 300
Changing............................ 330
General Information.................... 287
High Speed.......................... 290
Inflation Pressures..................... 288
Jacking............................. 330
Life of Tires.......................... 292
Load Capacity.....................283,284
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 294
Pressure Warning Light.................. 183
Quality Grading....................... 421
Radial.............................. 290
Replacement......................... 292Rotation............................. 301
Safety............................70,279
Sizes............................... 280
Spare Tire........................... 331
Spinning............................ 290
Tread Wear Indicators................... 291
Wheel Mounting....................... 335
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 313
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 260
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 338
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 184
Towing............................308,339
Disabled Vehicle....................... 339
Guide.............................. 312
Recreational.......................... 320
Weight.............................. 312
Traction Control......................... 132
Traction Control Light.................... 182
Trailer Towing.......................... 308
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