2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE engine

Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping
and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy
traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include a strategy to avoid frequent
shifting when towing. However, if frequent shifting does
occur while in DRIVE, you can use the Paddle Shift
switches to manually select a lower gear.
NOTE:Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions, will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat buildup. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery 5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
4 — Electric Brakes
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Paddle Shift Mode
•When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the
highest gear that allows for adequate performance and
avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “5” if
the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “4” or
“3” if needed to maintain the desired speed.
• To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous
driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as neces-
sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to
a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road
conditions allow.
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed. •
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheel OFF the
Ground Two-Wheel Drive
Models Four-Wheel Drive Models
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions
•Transmission in PARK
•Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
•Tow in forward direction
Dolly Tow FrontNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear OKNOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK OK
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be
placed in Transport Mode before tying them down (from
the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra-
Lift™ – If Equipped” in “Starting and Operating” for
more information. If the vehicle cannot be placed in
Transport mode (for example, engine will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the body).
Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault codes
to be set and/or cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
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Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before
recreational towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air suspen- sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height. 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold
the recessed transfer case “N” button (located by the
selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the
N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The
light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to
“N” is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
IN NEUTRAL” message will display on the EVIC
(Electronic Vehicle Information Center). Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
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6. After the shift is completed and the “N” light stays on,release the “N” button.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 9. Shift the transmission back into “N”
10. With the transmission and transfer case in “N”, press
and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until the
engine turns off. Turning the engine off will auto-
matically place the transmission in PARK.
11. Press the ENGINE STOP/START button again (with- out pressing the brake pedal), if needed, to turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
12. Firmly apply the parking brake.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NEUTRAL (N) Switch
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NOTE:
•Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met
before pressing the “N” button, and must continue to
be met until the shift has been completed. If any of
these requirements are not met before pressing the “N”
button or are no longer met during the shift, then the
“N” indicator light will flash continuously until all
requirements are met or until the “N” button is re-
leased.
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position
for a shift to take place and for the position indicator
lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the
ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
• A flashing “N” position indicator light indicates that
shift requirements have not been met. •
If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air
suspension, the engine should be started and left
running for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the
doors closed) at least once every 24 hours. This process
allows the air suspension to adjust the vehicle’s ride
height to compensate for temperature effects.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
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6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and holdthe recessed transfer case “N” button (located by the
selector switch) for one second. 7. When the “N” indicator light turns off, release the “N”
button. After the “N” button has been released, the
transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the
selector switch.
8. Shift the transmission into PARK. Turn the engine OFF.
9. Release the brake pedal.
10. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
11. Start the engine.
12. Press and hold the brake pedal.
13. Release the parking brake.
14. Shift the transmission into DRIVE, release the brake pedal, and check that the vehicle operates normally.
NEUTRAL (N) Switch
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........538
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............538
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .539
▫ Torque Specifications ...................540
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........541
▫ Jack Location ....................... .542
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................543
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................543
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................544 ▫
Road Tire Installation ...................551
 JUMP-STARTING ..................... .552
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............552
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................554
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............556
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .558
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................559
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........562
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ................564
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models ................565
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