2007 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................338

If Your Engine Overheats.................338

Jacking And Tire Changing................339
▫Jack Location........................340
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................340
▫Spare Tire Removal....................341
▫Preparations For Jacking................342▫Jacking Instructions....................342

Jump Starting.........................346

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........349

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................350
▫2WD Models Only....................350
▫4WD Models Only....................350
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WARNING!
•You should not try to start your vehicle by push-
ing or towing.
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of
the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump start.
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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349
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Tires ............................ 66,287,449
Air Pressure.......................... 288
Alignment and Balance.................. 293
Chains.............................. 294
Changing............................ 339
General Information.................... 287
High Speed.......................... 290
Inflation Pressures..................... 288
Jacking............................. 339
LifeofTires .......................... 292
Load Capacity.....................283,284
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 295
Pressure Warning Light.................. 178
Quality Grading....................... 449
Radial.............................. 290
Replacement......................... 292
Rotation............................. 294
Safety............................ 66,278
Sizes ............................... 280Spare Tire........................... 340
Spinning ............................ 290
Tread Wear Indicators................... 291
Wheel Mounting....................... 344
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 325
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 260
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 349
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 180
Towing ............................318,350
Disabled Vehicle....................... 350
Guide .............................. 323
Recreational.......................... 332
Weight .............................. 323
Traction Control......................... 130
Traction Control Light.................... 177
TrailerTowing .......................... 318
Cooling System Tips.................... 331
Hitches............................. 322
Minimum Requirements................. 326
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