2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 462
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 462
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 463
▫ Jack Location ....................... 464
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 464
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 465
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 466 
Jump-Starting ........................ 471
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 472
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 473
 Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 475
 Shift Lever Override ................... 476
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 477
▫ Towing Without The Ignition Key FOB ..... 479
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models .............. 479
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles .............. 480
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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.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
without starting the engine.
3. Remove the rubber liner from the cupholder (located
next to the shifter on the center console).4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove
the shift lever override access cover, located on the
bottom of the cupholder.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold
the shift lock lever down.
Shift Lever Override Access Cover
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Snow Tires........................... 413
Spare Tire ........................... 464
Spinning ............................ 409
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 410
Wheel Mounting ...................... 470
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 445
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 356
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 475
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 250
Towing ............................ 438,477
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 477
Guide .............................. 444
Recreational .......................... 453
Weight .............................. 444
Traction Control ......................... 382
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 387
Trailer Towing .......................... 438
Cooling System Tips .................... 452
Hitches ............................. 443 Minimum Requirements
................. 446
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 445
Wiring .............................. 449
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 444
Trailer Weight .......................... 444
Transfer Case ........................... 510
Maintenance ......................... 510
Transmission Automatic ........................ 350,511
Maintenance .......................... 511
Shifting ............................. 349
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 208
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 23
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 410
Turn Signals ...................... 250,528,530
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