2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE four wheel drive

WARNING! (Continued)
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis 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. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block orchockthe trailer wheels.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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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WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even
if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause
serious injury or death.
The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the
wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installa-
tion. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the
vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow
vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See
your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal
and reinstallation procedures, including flange
orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.
Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer
Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not
have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case.
Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–DriveII
Four-Wheel Drive Models
CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur
if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.
NOTE: The transfer case must be in the NEUTRAL
position, and the transmission must be in the PARK
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 346
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 346
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 348
▫ Jack Location ....................... 348
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 349
▫ Spare Tire Removal ................... 349
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 350
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 351 
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 355
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 356
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 357
 Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 359
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 359
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models Only .......... 359
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models Only .......... 360
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If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km), remove the driveshaft or tow with all
four wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to
tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of the
vehicle raised and the other end on a towing dolly.Four-Wheel Drive Models Only
The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could
result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or
transmission. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
❏ Change the transfer case fluid.
❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431

Starting............................. 240
Temperature Gauge .................... 163
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 371
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 371
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 55
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Exhaust Gas Caution ................72,319,378
Exhaust System ....................... 72,377
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 393
Exterior Lights .......................... 74
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 372
Engine Oil ........................... 372
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 371
Finish Care ............................ 393
Flashers .............................. 346
Hazard Warning ....................... 346
Turn Signal ................... 74,159,409,410Flipper Glass, Liftgate
..................... 34
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 241
Fluid Capacities ......................... 413
Fluid Leaks ............................. 74
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ............389,390,391
Brake .............................. 386
Engine Oil ........................... 369
Power Steering ........................ 264
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 414
Fog Light Service ........................ 410
Fog Lights ....................... 106,167,410
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 93
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 253
Operation ........................... 253
Systems ............................. 253
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 253
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 346
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 252
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Cruise.............................. 166
Daytime Running ...................... 104
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............101,108
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 283
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 167
Exterior .............................. 74
Fog .......................... 106,167,410
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 165
Fuses ............................... 398
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 346
Headlight Switch ...................... 102
Headlights ........................ 407,408
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 103
High Beam Indicator .................... 159
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster ..................... 102
Interior ............................. 108
Lights On Reminder .................... 106
Low Fuel ............................ 168 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)
........ 159
Map Reading ......................... 108
Oil Pressure .......................... 161
Passing ............................. 108
Reading .......................... 108,127
Rear Servicing ........................ 410
Rear Tail ............................ 410
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 166
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 161
Service ............................. 407
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 159
Side Marker .......................... 410
SmartBeams .......................... 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 162
Tow/Haul Indicator .................... 165
Traction Control ....................... 283
Turn Signal ................ 74,101,107,409,410
Vanity Mirror .......................... 84
Voltage ............................. 167
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