2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE towing

▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......556
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................557
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................557
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................558
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............559
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .559
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........562
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................563
▫ Certification Label ....................563
 TRAILER TOWING .....................566
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............566▫
Trailer Hitch Classification ...............568
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .570
▫ Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (SRT
Models) — If Equipped .................570
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............572
▫ Towing Requirements ..................573
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .578
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................580
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•With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector
will not move out of PARK.
NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the
PARK, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed
forward) it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-) position
(beside the DRIVE position). In AutoStick mode, the
transmission gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Move the gear selector to the right
(into the DRIVE [D] position) for access to PARK, RE-
VERSE, and NEUTRAL.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must
leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.
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DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris-
tics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing a heavy trailer), select TOW mode (refer to
“Selec-Track” in “Starting And Operating”) or use the
AutoStick shift control (refer to “AutoStick” in this
section for further information) to select a lower gear.
Under these conditions, using TOW mode or a lower
gear will improve performance and extend transmission
life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or
below), transmission operation may be modified depend-
ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as
vehicle speed. Normal operation will resume once the
transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level.
MANUAL (M)
The MANUAL (M, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE
position) enables full manual control of transmission
shifting (also known as AutoStick mode; refer to
“AutoStick” in this section for further information). Tog-
gling the gear selector forward (-) or rearward (+) while
in the MANUAL (AutoStick) position will manually
select the transmission gear, and will display the current
gear in the instrument cluster.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
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When To Use TOW Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-
curs, select TOW mode, using the rotary switch on the
center console. Selecting TOW mode will improve per-
formance and reduce the potential for transmission over-
heating or failure due to excessive shifting. Refer to
“Selec-Track” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing manual shift control, giving you more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine
braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance. This system
can also provide you with more control during passing,
city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Operation
To activate AutoStick mode, move the shift lever into the
MANUAL (M) position (beside the DRIVE position), or
tap one of the shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Tapping the (-) shift paddle to enter AutoStick mode will
downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, while
tapping (+) to enter AutoStick mode will retain the
current gear. The current transmission gear will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. In AutoStick mode, you
can use the shift lever (in the MANUAL position), or the
shift paddles, to manually shift the transmission. Tapping
the shift lever forward (-) while in the MANUAL (M)
position, or tapping the (-) shift paddle on the steering
wheel, will downshift the transmission to the next lower
gear. Tapping the lever rearward (+) (or tapping the (+)
shift paddle) will command an upshift.
NOTE:The shift paddles may be disabled (or re-enabled,
as desired) using Drive Modes.
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•Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Performance
based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but
with improved handling and acceleration over a two-
wheel drive vehicle. This feature will reset to AUTO on
an ignition cycle.
• Snow – Tuning set for additional stability in inclement
weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces
such as snow. This feature will reset to AUTO upon an
ignition cycle.
• Auto – Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive
operation can be used on and off road. Balances
traction with seamless steering feel to provide im-
proved handling and acceleration over two-wheel
drive vehicles.
• Track – Track road calibration for use on high traction
surfaces. Driveline is maximized for traction. Some
binding may be felt on less forgiving surfaces. This
feature will reset to AUTO on an ignition cycle. •
To w – Use this mode for towing and hauling heavy
loads. Vehicle suspension will go to sport mode. Trailer
sway control is enabled in the ESC system. This feature
will reset to AUTO upon an ignition cycle.
Custom
This mode allows the driver to create a custom vehicle
configuration that is saved for quick selection of favorite
settings. The system will return to AUTO mode when the
ignition switch is cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this
mode is selected. While in Custom Mode the Stability,
Transmission, Steering, Suspension, all-wheel drive set
up, and Paddle shifter settings may be configured
through the custom mode set-up.
NOTE: Please refer to “Drive Modes” in this section or
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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•TRACK MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical track driving. The Trans-
mission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steering,
and Suspension systems are all set to their “Track”
settings highlighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are
enabled. •
SPORT MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical enthusiast driving. The
Transmission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive,
Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their
“Sport” settings highlighted in orange. The Paddle
Shifters are enabled.
• TOW MODE — This mode is a predefined configura-
tion optimized for towing a trailer. Once in this mode,
trailer sway control is enabled in the ESC system. The
Transmission is set to “Tow” setting highlighted in
purple. Stability Control is set to “Full” highlighted in
blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to “50/50” highlighted in
blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Suspension is set to “Sport” highlighted in orange.
• SNOW MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for use on loose traction surfaces.
When in Snow mode (depending on certain operating
conditions), the transmission may use second gear
Drive Modes
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safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in a collision or serious personal
injury.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back
while towing a trailer.
WARNING!
•If you use a trailer brake controller with your
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there may
not be enough brake pressure to hold both the
vehicle and the trailer on a hill when the brake
pedal is released. In order to avoid rolling down an
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incline while resuming acceleration, manually ac-
tivate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake
pressure prior to releasing the brake pedal.
• HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle.
Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
• Failure to follow these warnings may cause the
vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide
with another vehicle, object or person, and cause
serious or fatal injury. Always remember to use the
parking brake while parking on a hill and that the
driver is responsible for braking the vehicle.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
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Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver ’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed
are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then
applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce
engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will
occur. ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift
occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it
cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as
road conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects
or other vehicles.
NOTE:ERM is disabled anytime the ESC is in “Full Off”
mode (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)” in this section for a complete explanation of the
available ESC modes.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi-
tions and driving conditions, influence the chance
that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot
prevent all wheel lift or roll overs, especially those
that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects
or other vehicles. The capabilities of an ERM-
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces-
sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway. TSC will become
active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer
is recognized. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from
swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and
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