2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE weight

²Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle in P (Park). Always, block
or9chock9the trailer wheels.
²GCWR must not be exceeded.
²Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements Ð Tires
þ
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
ªTires±General Informationº for proper tire inflation
procedures.
þAlso, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
þCheck for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to ªTires±General Infor-
mationº for proper inspection procedure.
STARTING AND OPERATING 293
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Fuel................................ 181
Speedometer......................... 174
Tachometer.......................... 176
Gear Ranges........................... 248
General Information...............18,24,104,278
Glass Cleaning.......................... 337
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 286
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 285
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 77
Hard Drive (HDD)....................... 212
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 298
Head Restraints......................... 107
Head Rests............................ 107
Headlights..........................120,347
Bulb Replacement...................... 347
On With Wipers....................... 121
Replacing............................ 347
Heated Mirrors.......................... 77Heated Seats........................107,109
High Beam Indicator..................... 174
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 124
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 289
Holder, Cup........................... 161
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 148
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses.............................329,332
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................56,57
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 269
Information Center, Vehicle................. 182
Instrument Cluster....................173,174
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Tire Markings.......................... 259
Tire Safety Information.................... 259
Tires ............................68,267,382
Air Pressure.......................... 269
Alignment and Balance.................. 274
General Information.................... 267
High Speed.......................... 270
Inflation Pressures..................... 269
Life of Tires.......................... 272
Load Capacity.....................263,264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 275
Pressure Warning Light.................. 177
Quality Grading....................... 382
Radial.............................. 271
Replacement......................... 273
Rotation............................. 275
Safety............................68,259
Sizes............................... 260
Spinning............................ 271Tread Wear Indicators................... 272
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 290
Towing............................... 285
Behind a Motor Home.................. 296
Guide.............................. 290
Recreational.......................... 296
Weight.............................. 290
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 296
Traction Control......................... 135
Traction Control Light.................... 176
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 140
Trailer Towing.......................... 285
Cooling System Tips.................... 296
Hitches............................. 289
Minimum Requirements................. 291
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 290
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 290
Trailer Weight.......................... 290
Transmission........................... 333
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