2015 JEEP CHEROKEE neutral

Using Recovery Strap
1. Review all warnings and instructions first.
2. Position the recovery vehicle.
3. Connect the recovery strap.
4. Add a recovery damper or blanket.
5. Clear the danger zone.
6. Safely and slowly start pulling.
7. Disconnect the recovery strap after both vehicle are
secure and parked.
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. Apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separate
the shifter bezel and boot assembly from the center
console bezel.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into
the shift lever override access hole (at the right front
corner of the shift lever assembly), and push and hold
the override release lever down.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever boot.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 647

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the
transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational
Towing” in the “Starting And Operating” section.
4X4 MODELS
Towing Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground
FWD MOD-
ELS
1–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER
UNIT
2–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER
UNIT
Flat TowNONENOT AL-
LOWED
NOT ALLOWED See instructions under
“Recreational Towing” in
“Starting And Operating”
•Transmission inPARK
•Power Transfer Unit in
NEUTRAL
•To w i nforwarddirec-
tion
648 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
•DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
•Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or power transfer unit
will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
power transfer unit damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer Unit —
With Key Fob
The manufacturer recommends towing with all four
wheelsOFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or
with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end
on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the Power
Transfer Unit is operable, vehicleswith a 2–speed Power
Transfer Unitmay be towed (in the forward direction,
withALLwheels on the ground), under the following
conditions:
•The Power Transfer Unit must be in NEUTRAL (N).
•If equipped with an Automatic transmission, it must
be inPARK.
•If equipped with a Manual transmission, it must be in
gear (Notin Neutral).
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting and Operat-
ing” for detailed instructions.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 651

Recorder, Event Data.......................91
Recreational Towing.......................606
Shifting into Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) . . .608
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)........608
Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) . .611
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)......611
Reformulated Gasoline.....................580
Refrigerant..............................671
Release, Hood............................166
Reminder, Lights On.......................172
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................54
Remote Control
Starting System.........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................22
Arm The Alarm.........................19
FCC General Information..................29
Panic Alarm............................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters.........18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........422
Remote Starting
Exit Remote Start Mode...................32
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features....33
Uconnect® Settings.......................33
Remote Starting System......................29
Replacement Bulbs........................721
Replacement Keys.........................18
Replacement Parts.........................659
Replacement Tires.........................562
Reporting Safety Defects....................743
Restraint, Head...........................157
Restraints, Child...........................92
Restraints, Occupant........................52
Retractable Cargo Area Cover................318
Roll Over Warning..........................4
Roof
Sky Slider Power.......................696
Roof Type Carrier.........................322
762 INDEX

Seats..................................149
Adjustment...........................149
Easy Entry............................165
Head Restraints........................157
Memory..............................162
Rear Folding..........................159
Seatback Release........................153
Tilting...............................153
Security Alarm............................19
Arm The System........................19
Selec-Terrain.............................503
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............728
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................18
Key Programming.......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................16
Sentry Key Replacement.....................18
Service Assistance.........................739
Service Contract..........................741
Service Manuals..........................744
Shifting
Automatic Transmission..................484
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N)........................608
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)...........................608
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)...........................611
Shift Lever Override.......................647
Shoulder Belts............................55
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................137
Signals, Turn............................120
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................564
Snow Tires..............................557
Spare Tire...............................559
Spark Plugs.............................728
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................728
764 INDEX