2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE weight

Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle
•The weight of the driver and all passengersNOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In-
formation Placard” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
•Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block orchockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
•Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
•Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
•Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
•Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
•When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper
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Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................94
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts............97
Fog Lights...............................14
Fuel...................................46
Adding...............................65
Diesel..............................46, 97
Filter.................................81
Gauge................................18
Requirements...........................46
Specifications...........................47
Tank Capacity..........................96
Fueling.................................65
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................16
Fuel.................................18
Speedometer...........................14
Tachometer............................13Voltmeter..............................41
Gross Axle Weight Rating....................52
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................51
High Beam Indicator........................14
Hitches
Trailer Towing..........................55
Instrument Cluster.......................12, 13
Intervention Regeneration Strategy...........28, 87
Lights
AirBag ...............................21
Anti-Lock.............................13
Brake Warning..........................17
Fog ..................................14
High Beam Indicator......................14
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........14
Seat Belt Reminder.......................13
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Automatic Transmission...................38
Engine Block Heater...................38, 45
Remote................................8
Starting Procedures.........................37
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).............37
Tachometer..............................13
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.............16
Ti re s
Pressure Warning Light....................18
Trailer Towing..........................59
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.................56
Towing.................................51
Guide................................56
Weight...............................56
Trailer Towing............................51
Cooling System Tips......................63
Hitches...............................55
Minimum Requirements...................57Trailer And Tongue Weight.................56
Wiring................................61
Trailer Towing Guide.......................56
Trailer Weight............................56
Transfer Case
Fluid.................................99
Transmission
Fluid.................................99
Turn Signals..............................14
Viscosity, Engine Oil........................77
Voltmeter................................41
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel..................81
116 INDEX