2014 JEEP CHEROKEE towing capacity

CARGO AREA FEATURES
• The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floorhas a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside of the
storage bin cover also contains a plastic-lined tray. The cover can be installed with
either side facing up for added utility.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks and Loops
• The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safelywhen the vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
• Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden
stop or a collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child
seat tethers.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission Model Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.4L/
Automatic
with or with- out Trailer
Tow Package FWD or
4WD 32 sq. ft
(2.97 sq. m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.2L/
Automatic FWD or
4WD 32 sq. ft
(2.97 sq. m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.2L/
Automatic
with Trailer
Tow Package FWD or
4WD 32 sq. ft
(2.97 sq. m) 4,500 lbs
(2 041 kg) 450 lbs (204 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of oc- cupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Load- ing Information placard.
UTILITY
135

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ...........36
Airbag..................19
Air Bag AirBagWarningLight ......142
Air Conditioning .....41,42,43,44
Alarm Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......13
Alarm,Panic ..............12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....13,148
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .141
Assistance Towing ..........141
Automatic Headlights ......32,148
Automatic High Beams ........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............43
Automatic Transmission FluidType ............173
Back-Up Camera ............49
Battery Charging System Light .....141
Brake Fluid ..............173
Brake, Parking .............45
Brake System WarningLight ..........145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............31
BulbReplacement ..........185
Calibration,Compass.........121
ChangeOilIndicator.........147
ChangingAFlatTire .........158
Charging Pad, Wireless ........128
Charging System Light ........141
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........146
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............20
Child Restraints ..........20
ChildSeatInstallation ....22,23
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......23
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........20,22,23 Using The Top Tether
Anchorage
..............23
ChildSeat................22
Climate Control ........41,42,43
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......142
Brake Warning Light .......145
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............148
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............148
Front Fog Light Indicator ....148
High Beam Indicator ......148
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .150
Seat Belt Reminder Light ....144
Turn Signal Indicator ......148
Vehicle Security Light ......148
Compass Calibration .........121
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........173
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....34
CruiseLight...............34
Customer Assistance .........186
Customer Programmable Features ..............122
Defects, Reporting ..........187
Defroster, Rear Window ......41,42
Defroster, Windshield .......41,42
DimmerControl.............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......141
Disarming, Security System ......
13
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Electric Park Brake ...........45
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound
System .............54,55
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........34
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........121
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......144
Jacking ..............158
INDEX
191

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH) ...............21
Maintenance Record .........178
MaintenanceSchedule........175
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ..........146
Mirrors Heated ..........41,43,45
MOPAR
®Accessories .........188
Navigation ............89,108
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....31
OilChangeIndicator.........147
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....147
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............173
Outlet Power ...............126
Overheating, Engine .........151
Panic Alarm ...............12
ParkSense
®...............46
ParkSense®Active Park Assist ....47
ParkSense®System, Front
AndRear...............46
ParkSense
®System, Rear .......46
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............184
Power Glass Sunroof ...........50
Inverter ..............125
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ..............126
Seats ................25
Programmable Electronic Features ..............122
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....33
RearCamera ..............49
Rear Park Assist System ........46
Rear ParkSense System ......46,49
Rear Seat, Folding ...........27
Recreational Towing .........136
Shifting into Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............138 Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
............138
Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............139
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............139
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........13
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Remote Starting System ........12
Replacement Bulbs ..........185
Reporting Safety Defects .......187
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule,Maintenance .......175
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................18
Child Restraints ........18,20
Energy Management Feature . . .18
Engage The Automatic
Locking Mode ...........23
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........18
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......18
Seat Belt Reminder ........18
Seats ...................25
Heated ...............28
Rear Folding ............27
Ventilated .............28
Security Alarm ............148
Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........13
Selec-Terrain .............134
Shifting Power Transfer Unit, Shifting into
Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ......... 138, 139
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .........138
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....139
Shift Lever Override .........167
Signals, Turn ...........31,148
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........111
SpareTire...............158
SparkPlugs..............173
INDEX
193