2017 JEEP CHEROKEE trailer

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
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If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 487

Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets
the following criteria:
•The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of your tire
(sidewall damage is not repairable).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofaninch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and
additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have
experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced immedi-
ately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and service
description (Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable. It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emer-
gency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or
failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Gear Select Lever Override....................437
Glass Cleaning ........................... .509
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................370
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................369
GVWR ................................. .367
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .391
Headlights Automatic ..............................63
Cleaning .............................. .505
Delay ..................................64
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........66
Lights On Reminder .......................64
On With Wipers ..........................64
Passing ................................66
Switch .................................63
Time Delay ..............................64
Head Restraints ............................54
Head Rests ................................54
Heated Mirrors .............................62
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .263
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......66
Hill Descent Control ....................... .179
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................179
Hill Start Assist ........................... .170Hitches
Trailer Towing .......................... .371
Holder, Coin ..............................115
Holder, Cup ..............................118
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............108
Hood Prop .............................. .102
Hood Release ............................ .102
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................59, 391
Instrument Cluster ................128, 147, 159, 161
Instrument Cluster ...................... .133
Instrument Cluster Display Information Display ...................... .131
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................508
Interior Appearance Care .....................507
Interior Lights ..............................67
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............74
Introduction ................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .122
Jacking

Instructions ........................ .417
Jack Location ............................ .414
Jack Operation ..................... .414, 417, 481
Jump Starting ............................ .431
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Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ .384
Shift Lever Override ....................... .437
Shoulder Belts ............................ .204
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................60
Signals, Turn ....................... .66, 161, 255
Siri ................................ .586, 587
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................500
Snow Tires .............................. .496
Spare Tire ........................ .496, 497, 498
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .293
Cancel ............................... .293
Resume .............................. .293
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............290, 293
Starting ..................................29
Cold Weather .......................... .262
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .262
Remote ................................29
Steering Column Controls .........................65
Tilt Column .............................57
Wheel, Heated ...........................58
Wheel, Tilt ..............................57
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................567Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .567
Storage
..................................117
Storage, Vehicle .............................93
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .437
Sun Roof .................................97
Sun Visor Extension .........................62
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........217
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .178
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .457
System, Remote Starting ......................29
Telescoping Steering Column ...................57
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............92
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .107
Tilt Steering Column .........................57
Time Delay, Headlight ........................64
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............485
Tire Markings ............................ .481
T

ires......................... .255, 489, 496, 503
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .493
Air Pressure ........................... .489
Chains ............................... .500
Changing .......................... .414, 481
Compact Spare ......................... .497
General Information ...................489, 496
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High Speed............................ .491
Inflation Pressures ....................... .490
Jacking ........................... .414, 481
Life Of Tires ........................... .493
Load Capacity ...................... .485, 486
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............195
Pressure Warning Light ....................153
Quality Grading ........................ .503
Radial ............................... .491
Replacement ........................... .494
Rotation .............................. .501
Safety ............................ .481, 489
Snow Tires ............................ .496
Spare Tire ...................... .496, 497, 498
Spinning .............................. .492
Trailer Towing .......................... .374
Tread Wear Indicators .....................493
Tire Safety Information ...................... .481
Tire Service Kit ........423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 430, 431
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................373
To Open Hood ........................... .102
Torque Converter Clutch .....................277
Towing .......................... .369, 372, 439
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .439
Recreational ........................... .378Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome
............378
Traction Control .......................... .173
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................178
Trailer Towing ............................ .369
Cooling System Tips ..................... .378
Hitches ............................... .371
Minimum Requirements ....................373
Tips ................................. .377
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............372, 373
Wiring ............................... .376
T

railer Towing Guide ....................... .372
Trailer Weight ............................ .372
Transaxle ............................... .269
Automatic ............................ .269
Operation ............................. .269
Transmission ............................. .271
Automatic ......................... .271, 479
Maintenance ........................... .479
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......108
Transporting Pets ......................... .251
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .493
Turn Signals ........................... .66, 161
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