2016 JEEP CHEROKEE towing

- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns
off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
— Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate, and the
chime will sound.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called
OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light
will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition
checked promptly.
Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start.
The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical
driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require
towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power
loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher
temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood,
cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants
or others.
– SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not
functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the
nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep
snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system off.
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RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be included with a recovery strap. Recovery straps do not act like
traditional tow straps, chains, or winch cables.
WARNING!
Recovery straps should only be used in emergencies to rescue stranded vehicles.
Only use Recovery straps on vehicles that fit within the recommended GVW of your
recovery strap. Only attach recovery straps to OE recommended anchor points or
emergency towing anchor points. Never attach to tow ball or vehicle tie down
point, these are not designed for this purpose. Never attach to vehicle steering,
drive train, or any other suspension components. NEVER pull a strap over sharp
edges or abrasive surfaces that can damage the recovery strap. NEVER use a
damaged strap, it has reduced strength. DO NOT attempt to repair straps. ONLY
persons involved in the recovery should be in either vehicle. No passengers.
Anyone inside the vehicles can be struck by strap recoil, causing serious injury.
MOVE bystanders at least 40 feet from the recovery area when using the recovery
strap.
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.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
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5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the shift lever override accesshole (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.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
4X4 MODELS
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground
FWD MOD- ELS1–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT 2–SPEED
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Flat Tow NONENOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See instructions under
“Recreational Towing” in “Utility”
• Transmission in
PARK
• Power Transfer
Unit in NEUTRAL
• Tow in forward
direction
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow Rear
NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD OK
BEST METHOD
NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this
vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
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AccessUconnect .........73,74,78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................45
On ..................45
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........45
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............200
Adding Washer Fluid .........200
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......18
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......17
AirBags ...............17
Air Bag Warning Light. .17, 24, 164
Driver Knee Air Bag ........22
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........23,192
Event Data
Recorder (EDR) .......24,192
FrontAirBag ............17
Passenger Knee Air Bag ......22
Rollover ...............17
SideImpacts ............17
AirBagLight..............24
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ....200
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....200
Air Conditioning .....51,52,55,57
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....200
Air Conditioning System .......200
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............11
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....12,170
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .198, 200 Disposal ..............200
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .163
APP Uconnect Access ..........75
Appearance Care ...........200
Assistance Towing ..........163
Audio Jack ............89,104
Automatic Headlights ......41,170 Automatic High Beams
........41
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............55
Automatic Transmission AddingFluid ...........199
FluidType ............199
AxleFluid...............199
Axle Lubrication ............199
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ...........97
Uconnect8.4N .......97,114
Battery .................200
Charging System Light .....163
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....200
BrakeFluid ..............199
Brakes.................200
Brake System .............200
FluidCheck ............199
Master Cylinder .........200
Warning Light ..........167
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............40
Bulb Replacement ..........215
Bulbs,Light..............215
Calibration, Compass .........143
Camera, Rear ..............64
Canada...............4,217
Capacities, Fluid ...........198
Caps, Filler Fuel ................210
Oil (Engine) ............200
Cargo Area Features .........157
Cargo Compartment .........157
Cargo Load Floor ...........157
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........157
CarWashes ..............200
CD (Compact Disc) Player ....88,104
Change Oil Indicator .........169
ChangingAFlatTire .........180
Charging Pad, Wireless ........150
Charging System Light ........163
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .168
Child Restraint .............
25
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Child Restraints............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren.............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren ............25
Child Seat Installation .........25
Cleaning Wheels ..............200
Windshield Wiper Blades ....200
Climate Control .....51,52,55,122
Clock...................85
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......164
Brake Warning Light .......167
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............170
Electronic Speed Control
SET Indicator ...........170
FrontFogLightIndicator ....170
HighBeamIndicator ......170
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .172
SeatBeltReminderLight ....166
Turn Signal Indicator ......170
Vehicle Security Light ......170
Clutch .................200
ClutchFluid..............200
Compact Spare Tire ..........213
Compass Calibration .........143
Cooling System ............200
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .200
Coolant Capacity .........198
Coolant Level ...........200
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....200
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....200
Inspection ............200
Points To Remember ......200
Pressure Cap ...........200
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........198, 200
Corrosion Protection .........200
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....43
CruiseLight...............43
Customer Assistance ......216, 217
Customer Programmable Features ..............143 Defects, Reporting
..........217
Defroster, Rear Window ......51,52
Defroster, Windshield .......51,52
DimmerControl.............41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......41
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......163
Disarming, Security System ......13
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .200
Disturb .................137
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........34
E-85Fuel...............200
Electric Parking Brake .........60
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .70
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........43
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight ...........164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .........64,142
Emergency, In Case Of Brake Warning Light .......166
Jacking ..............180
Jump Starting ..........186
Overheating ............173
Towing ...............163
Engine Air Cleaner ............200
Break-In

Recommendations . . .40
Checking Oil Level ........200
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......198
Cooling ...............200
Jump Starting ..........186
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........168
Oil .............. 198, 200
Oil Filler Cap ...........200
Oil Selection ........198, 200
Overheating ............173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............192
Ethanol.................200
Exhaust System ............200
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Rear Park Assist System........62
Rear ParkSense System ........62
RearSeat,Folding...........35
RecreationalTowing .........158 Shifting Into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........160
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............160
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........162
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............162
Refrigerant ...............200
Release, Hood .............193
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Remote Starting System ........12
ReplacementBulbs..........215
Reporting Safety Defects .......217
Restraint, Head .............30
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule, Maintenance .......200
SDCardPort...........89,104
Seat Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner ......17
SeatBeltMaintenance........200
Seat Belts ................16
AdjustableShoulderBelt .....16
Pretensioners ...........16
Seats................32,37 Adjustment .............34
Head Restraints ..........30
Heated ...............37
RearFolding ............35
Seatback Release .......34,35
Tilting ................34
Vented................38
Ventilated .............38
Security Alarm ............170
Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........12
Selec-Terrain .............156
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze).............198 Shifting
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting
Into Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ......... 160, 162
Transfer Case, Shifting Into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....160
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....162
Shift Lever Override .........190
Signals, Turn ...........40,170
Siri................ 118, 119
Sirius Satellite Radio ......88,101
Traffic & Weather .........110
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........111
Sound Systems (Radio) .........85, 104, 107
SpareTire............ 213, 214
SparkPlugs..............198
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..........198
Oil .................198
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............43
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......45
Distance Setting
(ACC Only) ...........44,47
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .....47
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....43
Starting Remote ...............12
Steering TiltColumn .............39
Wheel, Heated ...........38
Wheel, Tilt .............39
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .142
Stuck, Freeing .............189
Sunroof Venting ...............67
SunRoof ................66
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag................17
Telescoping Steering Column .....39
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................55
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....28
Text Messaging ......96,121, 127,
138, 139
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Tie Down Hooks, Cargo........157
Tilt Steering Column ..........39
Tires............... 212, 213
Air Pressure ...........212
Changing .............180
Compact Spare ..........213
General Information ....212, 213
Jacking ..............180
Pressure Warning Light .....164
SpareTire ......... 213, 214
Tire Service Kit ............174
ToOpenHood.............193
Towing.................158 Disabled Vehicle .........191
Recreational ...........158
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome.............158
Trailer Towing .............158
Trailer And Tongue Weight . . .158
Trailer Towing Guide .........158
Trailer Weight .............158
Transfer Case Fluid ................199
Transmission Fluid ............ 199, 200
Maintenance ...........200
TurnSignals ...........40,170
Uconnect Access ...........73,74,78
Account ..........74,78,82
Maintaining Your Account .....78
Registration .........74,125
Remote Features ..........82
Using Access ............77
Via Mobile Apps ..........76
Uconnect 5.0 ..............85
Uconnect 8.4A ..........97,124
Helpful Tips For Bluetooth ....140
Mute ................136
Phonebook.............136
Transfer Ongoing Call Between
Handset And Vehicle ......136
Voice Recognition Tips ......137
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
SiriusXM Travel Link .......129
Voice Texting ...........137 Uconnect8.4AN.........97,124
Uconnect Access
.........73,124
APP .................75
In Vehicle Features .........79
PurchaseApps ........76,126
Yelp ................128
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) Making A Phone Call . . .131, 137
Receiving A Call .........131
Uconnect Phone. .112, 131, 136, 138
Uconnect Voice Command . . .90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 112, 136
USBPort.............89,104
Using Access Uconnect ..............77
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .28
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming...13
Ventilated ................37
Via Mobile Apps Uconnect ..............76
Voice Command ....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 114, 136
Voice Recognition System (VR) .....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 136, 137
Warning, Roll Over ............5
Washer Adding Fluid ...........200
Rear .................42
Washers, Windshield ..........42
Washing Vehicle ............200
WheelAndWheelTrim........200
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care. . .200, 214
Wind Buffeting .............69
Windshield Washers ..........42
Fluid ................172
Windshield Wiper Blades ......200
Windshield Wipers ...........42
Wiper Blade Replacement ......200
Wiper,Rear...............42
Wireless Charging Pad ........150
INDEX
225