2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE weight

Trailer Hitch Classification
Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of
trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the
optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized
dealer for package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain.Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry
Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium
Duty3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra
Heavy Duty10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Com-
bined Wt. Rating)Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
3.7L 4x2 8,400 lbs (3 810 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.7L 4x4 8,500 lbs (3 855 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
4.7L 4x2 8,400 lbs (3 810 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
4.7L 4x4 8,500 lbs (3 855 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
4.7L (w/
Trailer Tow
Group IV)4x2 11,400 lbs (5 170 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 650 lbs (295 kg)
4.7L (Laredo/
Limited)(w/
Trailer Tow
Group IV)4x4 11,500 lbs (5 215 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 650 lbs (295 kg)
5.7L 4x2 12,300 lbs (5 578 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg)
5.7L 4x4 12,300 lbs (5 578 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
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3.0L Diesel
(Limited)4x2 12,200 lbs (5 534 kg) 64 sq ft (5.95 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg)
3.0L Diesel
(Overland)4x2 12,250 lbs (5 556 kg) 64 sq ft (5.95 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg)
3.0L Diesel 4x4 12,250 lbs (5 556 kg) 64 sq ft (5.95 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. The addition of pas-
sengers and cargo may require reducing trailer tongueload and Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). Redistributing
cargo (to the trailer) may be necessary to avoid exceeding
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,200 lbs
(1 451 kg).
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Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels, or heavier in the
rear, can cause the trailer to swayseverelyside-to-side
which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle:
•The trailer tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options, must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
placard in the “Tire Safety Information” section of this
manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
•Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may dam-
age your vehicle.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule.” Refer to Section 8 of this manual for the
proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer,
never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, ratings.
WARNING!
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer tow-
ing as safe as possible:
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety 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.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK. Forfour-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the transfer case
is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block orchockthe
trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total 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. GAWR
4. Trailer 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).
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Fog Lights.......................135,192,453
Folding Rear Seat........................ 122
Four Wheel Drive....................... 296
Operation........................... 296
Systems............................. 296
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 296
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 390
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 295
Front Axle (Differential)................... 431
Front Heated Seats....................... 118
Fuel................................. 355
Diesel.............................. 360
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 364
Gasoline............................ 355
Gauge.............................. 192
Materials Added....................... 358
Octane Rating......................355,356
Requirements......................... 456
Tank Capacity........................ 456Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution................358,365,367
Fuses................................ 441
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 154
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............364,366,410
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 355
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 356
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 356
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 189
Fuel............................... 192
Speedometer......................... 184
Tachometer.......................... 187
Gear Ranges........................... 288
General Information...............20,26,110,355
Glass Cleaning.......................... 440
Glow Plug Light........................ 193
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............367,370
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............367,369
GVWR............................... 367
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect)................ 82
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 390
Head Restraints......................... 118
Head Rests............................ 118
Headlights..........................130,450
Bulb Replacement...................... 451
Cleaning............................ 440
On With Wipers....................... 131
Replacing........................... 451
Heated Mirrors.......................... 81
Heated Seats........................ 118,120
Heater, Engine Block..................... 285
High Beam Indicator..................... 185
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hill Descent Control..................... 323
Hill Start Assist......................... 320Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 372
Holder, Cup........................... 167
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 154
Hood Release.......................... 129
Ignition............................... 15
Key ...............................14,15
Ignition Key Removal..................... 15
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 17
Infant Restraint........................58,59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 336
Information Center, Vehicle................. 193
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................182,184
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 181
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 440
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 447
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