2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers................ 460
If Your Engine Overheats................ 460
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 461
▫RunFlatTires ....................... 461
Jump-Starting........................ 462▫Preparations For Jump-Start............. 462
▫Jump-Starting Procedure............... 464
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped...... 466
Shift Lever Override................... 467
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 468
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CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
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.
WARNING!
•Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury
or death.
•Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-
ing serious injury.
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.
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......490,517
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 201
Cupholders............................ 264
Customer Assistance..................... 539
Data Recorder, Event...................... 81
Daytime Running Lights................... 182
Dealer Service.......................... 474
Defroster, Rear Window................... 275
Defroster, Windshield................... 97,366
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 472
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 468
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 492
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 33
Door Opener, Garage..................... 241Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 394
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 309
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 109
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 258
Electronic Brake Control System............. 400
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 400
Brake Assist System................... 401
Electronic Roll Mitigation............... 402
Traction Control System................ 400
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 402
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....198,201
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................286,294
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 460
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INDEX 551

Tires ............................ 99,418,545
Air Pressure........................ 419
Compact Spare...................... 422
General Information.................. 418
High Speed......................... 420
Inflation Pressures.................... 419
LifeofTires ........................ 425
Load Capacity....................414,415
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 428
Pressure Warning Light................ 287
Quality Grading..................... 545
Radial............................ 421
Replacement........................ 426
Rotation........................... 427
Safety............................. 408
Sizes ............................. 410
Spinning ........................... 424
Tread Wear Indicators................. 424
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 451Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 466
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 286
Towing ............................446,468
24-Hour Towing Assistance............. 125
Behind a Motorhome.................. 457
Disabled Vehicle..................... 468
Guide ............................. 450
Recreational........................ 457
Weight ............................ 450
Towing Assistance....................... 125
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.......... 457
Traction Control......................... 400
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 406
TrailerTowing .......................... 446
Cooling System Tips.................. 456
Hitches............................ 449
Minimum Requirements................ 452
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 451
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 450
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