2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE towing

- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;
however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the
engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to
the “ON” position.
- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
- Hill Descent Control Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when Hill Descent Control (HDC) has been selected
using the Hill Descent Control Switch.
NOTE:
If equipped
- Door Ajar Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when a door(s) is left ajar and not fully closed.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
- Liftgate Ajar Indicator *
This indicator will illuminate when the liftgate is left ajar and not fully closed.
NOTE:
* If equipped
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make
an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and 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.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the
Ground2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE•
Trans inNEUTRAL
• 30 mphmax(48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km)maxdistance•
Trans inPARK
• T/case inNEUTRAL
• Tow inforwarddirection
Wheel Lift or Dolly TowFrontNO
Rear OKNO
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
NOTE:
SRT vehicles should only be towed with all four wheels off the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or transmission.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function.XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X
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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes.XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
Inspect the accessory belt(s), replace if necessary.X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed
driving, off-road or frequent trailer towing.XX X X
Drain the transfer case and refill. X X
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Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if
necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter
assembly.XX X X X
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
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Access
Uconnect®.............51
Access Registration
Uconnect
®.............52
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)................34
Adding Fuel..............172
Airbag..................16
Air Bag
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......16
AirBags ...............16
AirBagWarningLight....16,155
Driver Knee Air Bag........16
FrontAirBag ............16
Rollover...............16
SideImpacts ............16
Air Conditioning..........40,41
Air Suspension............125
Alarm
Arm The System..........15
Disarm The System........15
Vehicle Security Alarm......15
Alarm (Security Alarm).....15,156
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .154
Arming System (Security Alarm) . . .15
Assistance Towing..........150
Automatic Headlights.........29
Automatic High Beams........30
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC)............40
Automatic Transmission
FluidType .........177, 181
Shifting...............38
AxleFluid.........177, 178, 181
Axle Lubrication........178, 182
Back-Up Camera............43
Battery.................165
Charging System Light.....154
Blind Spot Monitoring.........44
Brake Fluid....177, 178, 181, 182
Brake System
WarningLight ..........152
Break-In Recommendations, Diesel. .142
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle................28
BulbReplacement ..........205Calibration, Compass.........115
Caps, Filler
Fuel ................170
ChangingAFlatTire .........158
Charging System Light........154
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indi-
cator Light).............153
Child Restraints
CarSeat ...............17
Child Restraints..........17
Child Seat Installation.......19
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt..........19
LATCH Positions..........17
Locating The LATCH Anchorages..17
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Chil-
dren ..............17,19
Using The Top Tether
Anchorage............18,19
ChildSeat................19
Climate Control.............40
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
AirBagWarningLight ......155
Brake Warning Light.......152
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator..............157
Electronic Speed Control SET Indi-
cator................157
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
OFF Indicator Light.......154
Front Fog Light Indicator....156
High Beam Indicator......156
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .157
Vehicle Security Light......156
Compass Calibration.........115
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity.....177, 181
Cruise Control (Speed Control)....32
CruiseLight...............32
Customer Assistance.........206
Customer Programmable Features...115
Defects, Reporting..........207
Diesel Engine Maintenance.....144
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.........146
Diesel Fuel Water Separator.....144
DimmerControl.............30
Dimmer Switch, Headlight......30
INDEX
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Disabled Vehicle Towing.......150
Disarming, Security System......15
Discharged Battery..........165
Driver Information Display
Programmable Features.....115
Economy(Fuel)Mode.........39
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound
System.............48,49
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control)................32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .153
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator..............154
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light.............155, 157
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
Programmable Features.....115
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)................115
Average Fuel Consumption . . .114
Distance Traveled.........114
Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter(EVIC) .............114
ExitMenu .............114
Language (Selecting The
Language).............115
Travel Time............114
Trip Functions...........114
Units (Set Units).........115
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking..............158
Overheating............158
Towing ...............150
Engine.................142
Break-In Recommendations . . .28
Compartment. .173, 174, 175, 176
Coolant (Antifreeze)....177, 181
Malfunction Indicator (Check En-
gine) ................153
Oil ..............177, 181
Oil Filter..........177, 181
OilSelection ........177, 181
Overheating............158
Event Data Recorder.........170
Exhaust Regeneration........145Exterior Lights.............205
Filters.................181
EngineFuel ............144
Flashers
TurnSignal ............156
Flat...................158
FlatTire ................158
Fluid Capacities........177, 181
Fluids..............177, 181
FogLights ............29,156
FoldingFrontPassengerSeat.....23
FoldingRearSeat ...........24
Forward Collision Warning.......36
Four Wheel Drive...........122
Shifting..............123
Four Wheel Drive Operation.....122
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)............123
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)............123
Front And Rear ParkSense System . .42
Front ParkSense System........42
Fuel
EconomyMode ..........39
Filler Door Emergency Release. .172
Specifica-
tions......177, 178, 181, 183
Fuse ..................201
Fuses..................201
Headlights................29
Automatic.............29
Dimmer Switch..........30
HighBeam .............31
High Beam/Low Beam
Select Switch...........31
Heated Seats..............24
Heated Steering Wheel........26
High Beam Indicator.........156
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch................31
Hill Descent Control.........127
Hill Start Assist............127
HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener)...117
Hood Release.............171
Identifying Your Radio.........50
INDEX
212