2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tow

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Run Flat Tires – SRT8 Only
• This vehicle is equipped with a compact spare along with run flat tires.Although the tires are designed with a “run flat” feature that allows the
vehicle to be driven approximately 50 miles (80 km) at 55 mph
(88 km/h). immediate service should be obtained.
NOTE:
The compact spare tire is to be used for rear wheel(s) only. For a flat
front tire, move the rear tire to the front and use the compact spare on the rear.
WARNING!
• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle handling and braking may be
reduced. You could have a collision and be severely or fatally
injured.
• Do not tow a trailer when using the compact spare tire.
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Jack Location
• The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargoarea, below the load floor.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear cargo area and issecured to the body with a special wing nut.
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6. Raise the vehicle by turning thejack screw clockwise. Raise the
vehicle only until the tire just
clears the surface and enough
clearance is obtained to install
the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug
nuts with the cone-shaped end
toward the wheel. Lightly tighten
the nuts.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and
remove the jack and wheel
blocks.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while
at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the
lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened
twice. The correct wheel nut
tightness is 110 ft lbs (150 N·m).
If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or at a service
station.
11. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam tray.
12. Remove the small center cap and securely store the road wheel in the cargo area.
13. Have the aluminum road wheeland tire repaired as soon as
possible, properly secure the
spare tire with the special wing
nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m),
reinstall the jack and tool kit
foam tray, and latch the rear load
floor cover.
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Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuttoward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star
pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 110 ft/lbs (150 N·m). If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations otherthan those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted
incorrectly.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any
part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to
get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The
vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the
roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting thisvehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts
and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat)
tire repaired or replaced immediately.
BATTERY LOCATION
• The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine
compartment for jump-starting.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using aset of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a
portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the
manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.
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EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the frontand the rear.
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.
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. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle; chains may cause vehicle damage.
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, causing serious injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and theshift lever cannot be moved out of
the PARK position, you can use
the following procedure to
temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the rubber cupholder
liner to the right of the shift lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without
starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLETowing ConditionWheels OFF
the Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE• Trans in
NEUTRAL
• 30 mph max(48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) max
distance • Trans in
PARK
• T/case in NEUTRAL
•Towin forwarddirection
Wheel Lift or Dolly To w Front
NO
Rear OK
NO
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
3.6L Engine MOPAR® Engine Coolant/ Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 10.4 Quarts
(9.9 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine –
Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR® Engine Coolant/
Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 15.4 Quarts
(14.6 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine – With
Trailer Tow Package. MOPAR® Engine Coolant/
Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts
(15.2 Liters)
6.4 Liter Engine MOPAR® Engine Coolant/ Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts
(15.2 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L API certified 5W-30 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts
(5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
5.7L API certified 5W-20 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
6.4L For best performance and
maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions,
the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute
(API) categories of SM or
SM/CF. The manufacturer
recommends the use of a full
synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine
oil or equivalent. 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7L, 6.4L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent.
—
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 6.4L LZTR6AP11EG (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product. —
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