2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE towing

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:
•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.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 481

Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Suspension Messages AllWarnings Only
NOTE:
The “Suspension Display Messages” setting allows you to choose whether you want the Suspension system to display
all suspension messages, or to only display suspension warnings. Tire Jack Mode OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the
suspension while the vehicle is on a jack, changing a tire. Transport Mode OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing. Wheel Alignment Mode OnOff
NOTE:
The “Wheel Alignment Mode” setting prevents auto leveling of the air suspension while performing a wheel align-
ment service.
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MULTIMEDIA 539

Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit Suspension
NOTE:
When the “Auto Entry/Exit Suspension” setting is selected, the vehicle automatically lowers from ride height posi-
tion when the vehicle is shifted to park for easy entry/exit. Display Suspension Messages AllWarings
NOTE:
The “Suspension Display Messages” setting allows you to choose whether you want the Suspension system to display
all suspension messages, or to only display suspension warnings. Tire Jack Mode
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the
suspension while the vehicle is on a jack, changing a tire. Transport Mode
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing.
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MULTIMEDIA 557

DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................... .448
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................433
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................470
Do Not Disturb ........................... .606
Door Ajar ............................... .156
Door Ajar Light ........................... .156
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .109
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................41
Driving ................................. .389
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........571
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...................... .274
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........122
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................63
Electronic Brake Control System ................181
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................180
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................188
Traction Control System ....................184
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .296, 297, 299
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............185
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........155
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................432 Hazard Warning Flasher
...................398
Jacking ............................... .475
Jump Starting .......................... .425
Tow Hooks ............................ .436
Emission Control System Maintenance ............177
Engine .............................. .445, 447
Air Cleaner ............................ .452
Block Heater ........................... .270
Break-In Recommendations .................270
Checking Oil Level ...................... .448
Compartment ....................445, 446, 447
Compartment Identification ..............445, 446
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .512
Cooling .............................. .467
Exhaust

Gas Caution ...................256, 510
Fails To Start ........................... .267
Flooded, Starting ........................ .267
Identification ........................... .447
Jump Starting .......................... .425
Oil ........................... .450, 511, 512
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .445, 451
Oil Filter .............................. .452
Oil Selection ........................ .450, 511
Oil Synthetic ........................... .451
Overheating ........................... .428
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INDEX 619

Gasoline (Fuel)........................... .506
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .507
Gear Ranges ............................. .277
Glass Cleaning ........................... .502
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................371
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................370
GVWR ................................. .369
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .398
Headlights Cleaning .............................. .498
On With Wipers ..........................67
Passing ................................70
Washers ................................79
Headlight Washers ..........................79
Heated Mirrors .............................63
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .270
Hill Descent Control ....................... .190
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................190
Hill Start Assist ........................... .182
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .373
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............109
Hood Prop ................................99 Hood Release
..............................99
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................61, 398
Instrument Cluster ................153, 154, 167, 171
Instrument Cluster ...................... .134
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................501
Interior Appearance Care .....................500
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............75
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............142
Introduction ................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .126
iPod Control ............................. .571
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .571
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................571
Jacking Instructions ........................ .418
Jack Location ............................ .417
Jack Operation ........................ .418,
475
Jump Starting ............................ .425
Key Fob Arm The Alarm ..........................33
Disarm The Alarm ........................33
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 31
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....22
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INDEX 621

Rear Cupholder........................... .121
Rear ParkSense System ...................319, 328
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................44
Rear Wiper/Washer ..........................78
Reclining Front Seats .........................42
Recreational Towing ........................ .383
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .507
Refrigerant .............................. .455
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .214
Remote Control Starting System ...........................27
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................33
Disarm The Alarm ........................33
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24, 31
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........570
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................30
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....532
Uconnect Settings ....................... .532
Remote Starting System .......................27
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .403
Replacement Keys ....................... .24, 32
Replacement Tires ......................... .488
Reporting Safety Defects .....................613 Restraints, Child
.......................... .238
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................107
Roll Over Warning ...........................6
Rotation, Tires ............................ .495
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................257
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................259
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................613
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .256
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .475
Safety Tips .............................. .256
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .441
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......219
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........222
Energy Management Feature ................222
Lap/Shoulder

Belt Operation ................217
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .215
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............219
Pregnant Women ........................ .221
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .220
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................221
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .214
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .500
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .214
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INDEX 625

Quality Grading........................ .496
Radial ............................... .485
Replacement ........................ .424, 488
Rotation .............................. .495
Safety ............................ .475, 483
Snow Tires ............................ .490
Spare Tire ...................... .418, 490, 492
Spinning .............................. .486
Trailer Towing .......................... .378
Tread Wear Indicators .....................486
Wheel Mounting ........................ .424
Tire Safety Information ...................... .475
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................376
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .436
Towing ............................. .370, 433
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .433
Guide ................................ .374
Recreational ........................... .383
Weight ............................... .374
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............383
Traction Control .......................... .184
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................189
Trailer Towing ............................ .370
Cooling System Tips ..................... .382
Hitches ............................... .373Minimum Requirements
....................377
Tips ................................. .381
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................376
Wiring ............................... .379
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .374
Trailer Weight ............................ .374
Transfer Case ............................ .475
Maintenance ........................... .475
Transmission ............................. .275
Automatic ......................... .275,
472
Maintenance ........................... .472
Shifting .............................. .273
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......109
Transporting Pets ......................... .255
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .486
Turn Signals .......................... .171, 405
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .............532
Uconnect Settings ....................... .532
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV ...................... .606
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .599
Uconnect Voice Command ....................588
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................496
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