2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........536
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............536
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........537
▫ Run Flat Tires ....................... .538
▫ Jack Location ....................... .539
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................539
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................539
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................540
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................547 
JUMP-STARTING ...................... .548
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............548
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................550
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............552
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .553
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................554
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........555
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WARNING!
•Do not use a chain 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.
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. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the rubber liner from the cupholder (located next to the shifter on the center console).
4.
Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
shift lever override access cover (located on the bottom
of the cupholder).
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Points to Remember.....................582
Pressure Cap ......................... .581
Radiator Cap ......................... .581
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............579
Corrosion Protection ...................... .589
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................225
Cupholders ............................ .293
Customer Assistance ...................... .631
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................204
Dealer Service ........................... .562
Defroster, Rear Window .....................304
Defroster, Windshield ......................114
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................555
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............581
Door Locks ..............................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34 Door Opener, Garage
...................... .269
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ....................... .467
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......342
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........286
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................304
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................127
Electronic Brake Control System ...............473
Brake Assist System .....................475
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............475
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........221
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............476
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......318
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ...............552
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................536
Jump Starting ........................ .548
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Inflation Pressures..................... .495
Life of Tires .......................... .502
Load Capacity ........................ .489
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........505
Pressure Warning Light ..................318
Quality Grading ...................... .637
Radial .............................. .497
Replacement ......................... .502
Rotation ............................ .504
Safety .............................. .483
Sizes ............................... .485
Spare Tire ........................... .539
Spinning ............................ .500
Tread Wear Indicators ...................501
Tire Safety Information .....................483
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................528
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ...................317
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................553
Towing ............................... .52324-Hour Towing Assistance
................152
Behind a Motorhome ....................534
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .555
Guide .............................. .527
Recreational ......................... .534
Weight ............................. .527
Towing Assistance ........................ .152
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........534
Traction Control ......................... .474
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................480
Trailer Towing .......................... .523
Cooling System Tips ....................534
Hitches ............................. .526
Minimum Requirements ..................529
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................528
T

railer Towing Guide ...................... .527
Trailer Weight ........................... .527
Transfer Case ........................... .586
Maintenance ......................... .586
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