2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE emergency towing

▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......566
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................566
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................567
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................567
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............568
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .569
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........572
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................573
▫ Certification Label ....................573
 TRAILER TOWING .....................575
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............575
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............578
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..................... .580▫
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal
(Summit Models) — If Equipped ...........581
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............582
▫ Towing Requirements ..................583
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .588
 SNOW PLOW ........................ .589
 RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............590
▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .590
▫Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models . .591
▫Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive
Models ............................ .592
▫Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II /
Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models . . . .592
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swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and
follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer
to “Trailer Towing” in this section for further informa-
tion.
When TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power
may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being
applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer
from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in
the “Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to
reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may
occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by
the driver. The EBC will prepare the brake system for a
panic stop.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance
in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small
amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup
on the front brake rotors. It functions when the wind-
shield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When Rain Brake
Support is active, there is no notification to the driver and
no driver interaction is required.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........600
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............600

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .601
▫ Torque Specifications ...................602
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........603
▫ Jack Location ....................... .604
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................605
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................605
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................606
▫ Road Tire Installation ..................613 
JUMP-STARTING ..................... .614
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............614
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................616
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............619

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . . .620
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................621
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........625
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ................627
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models ................628
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WARNING!
•Do not use a chain 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, caus-
ing serious injury.
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.
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery),
a Manual Park Release is available.
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Defroster, Rear Window.....................289
Defroster, Windshield ......................112
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .638
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................625
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................666
Door Ajar ...............................311
Door Ajar Light ..........................311
Door Locks ..............................33
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......36
Door Locks ............................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .254
Driver Information Display DID................................ .337
Instrument Cluster Display ................337
Driving ............................... .494
Off-Pavement ......................... .495Off-Road
............................ .495
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .......392
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .468
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........271
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................289
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................132
Electronic Brake Control System ...............508
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................509
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................520
Traction Control System ...................515
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................188, 189, 193
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............515
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........309
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................619
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................600
Jump Starting ......................... .614
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General Information..................541, 547
High Speed .......................... .544
Inflation Pressures ...................... .542
Life Of Tires .......................... .551
Load Capacity ..................... .536, 537
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............556
Pressure Warning Light ...................317
Quality Grading ....................... .717
Radial .............................. .544
Replacement ...................... .552, 613
Rotation ............................. .555
Safety ........................... .529, 541
Sizes ............................... .531
Snow Tires ........................... .546
Spare Tire ..................... .547, 549, 605
Spinning ............................ .550
Trailer Towing ........................ .585
Tread Wear Indicators ....................550
Wheel Mounting ....................... .613Tire Safety Information
.....................529
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................582
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................620
Towing ............................ .575, 625
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .625
Guide .............................. .580
Recreational .......................... .590
Weight .............................. .580
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........590
Traction Control ......................... .515
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................520
Trailer Towing .......................... .575
Cooling System Tips .....................589
Hitches ............................. .578
Minimum Requirements ..................583
T

railer And Tongue Weight ................582
Wiring .............................. .586
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .580
Trailer Weight ........................... .580
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