2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE towing

In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
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84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000
114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
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240,000
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Change the engine oil and
engine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on
vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes.XXXXX
Drain the transfer case and
refill.XXXXX
Inspect the accessory drive
belts replace if necessary.XX
Inspect the front and rear axle
fluid. Change if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, sustained
high speed driving, off-road or
frequent trailer towing .XXXXXX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 599

GVWR.................................479
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water.............................420
Hazard Warning Flasher....................500
Headlights..............................585
Bulb Replacement.......................586
On With Wipers........................166
Passing..............................175
Replacing.............................586
Heated Mirrors.......................130, 277
High Beam Indicator.......................286
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................485
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............242
Hood Release............................163Ignition
Key..................................13
Illuminated Entry..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................17
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................121
Instrument Cluster........................286
Instrument Panel And Controls...............284
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............572
Interior Appearance Care....................571
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............176
Introduction..............................4
Inverter, Power...........................263
iPod® Control...........................340
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control...................340
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio...............340
Jacking Instructions........................506
Jack Location.........................503, 505
Jack Operation...........................506
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Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............59
Preparation For Jacking.....................505
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................60
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires..........................451
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........560
Radio Operation..........................364
Radio Remote Controls.....................362
Radio (Sound Systems).....................340
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................179
Rear Axle (Differential).....................564
Rear Camera............................237
Rear Cross Path..........................138
Rear Cupholder..........................265
Rear ParkSense System..................218, 227
Rear Seat, Folding.........................156
Rear Window Features.....................276Rear Wiper/Washer........................276
Reclining Front Seats.......................146
Recorder, Event Data.......................81
Recreational Towing.......................497
Reformulated Gasoline.....................471
Refrigerant..............................542
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................51
Remote Control
Starting System.......................24, 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................22
Arm The Alarm.........................20
FCC General Information..................27
Panic Alarm............................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs.........19, 26
Programming Additional Transmitters.......19, 26
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........362
Remote Starting System...................24, 28
Replacement Bulbs........................583
Replacement Keys.........................18
626 INDEX

Tires.........................111,448, 454, 611
Aging (Life Of Tires).....................458
Air Pressure...........................448
Chains...............................460
Compact Spare.........................455
General Information..................448, 454
High Speed...........................451
Inflation Pressures.......................449
Life Of Tires...........................458
Load Capacity......................443, 444
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............463
Pressure Warning Light...................286
Quality Grading........................611
Radial...............................451
Replacement...........................458
Rotation..............................461
Safety............................436, 448
Sizes................................437
Snow Tires............................453Spare Tire......................454, 456, 505
Spinning.............................457
Tread Wear Indicators....................457
Tire Safety Information.....................436
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................489
Towing................................481
Behind A Motorhome....................497
Guide...............................486
Recreational...........................497
Weight...............................486
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........497
Traction Control..........................426
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................435
Trailer Towing...........................481
Cooling System Tips.....................497
Hitches
..............................485
Minimum Requirements..................490
Trailer And Tongue Weight................489
Wiring...............................492
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Trailer Towing Guide.......................486
Trailer Weight............................486
Transfer Case............................565
Fluid................................593
Maintenance...........................565
Transmission............................407
Automatic.........................407, 566
Fluid................................593
Maintenance...........................566
Shifting..............................403
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .242
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)..................22, 26
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........22
Transporting Pets.........................106
Tread Wear Indicators......................457
Turn Signals......................286, 587, 588Uconnect®
Operation.............................340
Screen Activated Features..................24
Uconnect® Settings.......................25
Uconnect® Settings......................23, 24
Customer Programmable Features.......34, 36, 45
Passive Entry Programming............34, 36, 45
Uconnect® Settings.......................45
Uconnect® Voice Command..................379
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................611
Universal Transmitter......................242
Unleaded Gasoline........................471
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................57
Vanity Mirrors...........................131
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............8
Vehicle Loading.......................444, 479
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............9
Vehicle Storage........................376, 583
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