2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tires

Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:Press the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial
Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information. Once the vehicle has been freed,
press the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On
mode.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
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CAUTION! (Continued)
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
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!
• 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.
558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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Owner’s Manuals
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
648 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................446
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............592
Adding Fuel ............................ .507
Additives, Fuel .......................... .501
Airbag ..................................66
Airbag Deployment ........................78
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................79
Airbag, Side ..............................70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .578
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................580
Air Conditioning Filter .....................386
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............387
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................580
Air Conditioning System ....................383
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .478
Air Suspension .......................... .423Alarm
Arm The System ........................23
Tamper Alert ...........................25
Alarm, Panic .............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................23
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................591
Disposal ............................. .594
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................446
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................282
Appearance Care ........................ .602
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .454
Auto Down Power Windows ..................40
Automatic Headlights ..................... .164
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........383
Automatic Transmission ....................404
Adding Fluid ......................... .602
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................602
Fluid Change ......................... .602
652 INDEX

Programming Additional Transmitters.........19
Unlock Liftgate .........................43
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................34
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................322
Passive Entry Programming .................34
Unlock Liftgate .........................43
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ ...................34
Passive Entry ...........................34
Keyless Entry System .......................26
Keyless Go ...............................14
Key, Replacement ..........................18
Keys ...................................14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Lane Change Assist ....................... .173
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51 Latches
.................................111
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .498
Leaks, Fluid .............................111
Life of Tires ............................ .485
Liftgate .................................43
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............272
Light Bulbs ..............................111
Lights .................................111
Airbag ................................74
Anti-Lock ............................ .282
Automatic Headlights ....................164
Back-Up ............................. .621
Brake Assist Warning ....................464
Brake Warning ........................ .285
Bulb Replacement ...................... .619
Cargo .............................. .267
Center Mounted Stop ....................624
Daytime Running ...................... .166
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................163
660 INDEX

Exterior..............................111
Fog ................................ .283
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................538
Headlights ........................... .619
Headlights On With Wipers ................165
High Beam Indicator .....................282
Illuminated Entry ........................25
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........283
Map Reading ......................... .170
Passing ............................. .173
Reading ............................. .170
Rear Servicing ........................ .621
Rear Tail ............................ .621
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .282
Security Alarm ........................ .290
Service .............................. .619
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .283
Side Marker .......................... .621
SmartBeams .......................... .165Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
............287
Traction Control ....................... .464
Turn Signal ............................111
Vanity Mirror ......................... .130
Loading Vehicle ......................... .510
Tires ............................... .472
Locks ..................................31
Child Protection .........................33
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................32
Lubrication, Body ........................ .584
Lug Nuts .............................. .539
Maintenance Free Battery ....................579
Maintenance Procedures ....................574
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .632
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......283
Manual, Service ......................... .646
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............157
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