2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE towing

Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with
all wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable meth-
ods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with
one end of vehicle raised and the opposite
end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transfer case is operable, vehicles with a
two-speed transfer case may be towed (in the
forward direction, with ALLwheels on the
ground), IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL
(N) and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to
“Recreational Towing” for detailed instruc-
tions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed trans-
fer case have no NEUTRAL position, and
therefore mustbe towed with all four wheels
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be
used. Internal damage to the transmis-
sion or transfer case will occur if a front
or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Occupant Re- straints” for further information on the En-
hanced Accident Response System (EARS)
function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER
(EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed.
Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Occupant Re-
straints” for further information on the Event
Data Recorder (EDR).
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Maintenance Plan Non-SRT
Mileage or time passed (whichever comesfirst)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change
if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
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Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000
114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Inspect the front and rear axle
fluid. Change if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, sustained high speed
driving, off-road or frequent trailer
towing . XXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and boot seals, for cracks or
leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner fil-
ter. XXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve
if necessary X
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Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Drain water from fuel filter assembly. X X X X X X X X X X
Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly. X X X X X
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
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NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the
front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading condi-
tions of your vehicle, locate the statement
“The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/
luggage and trailer tongue weight (if appli-
cable) should never exceed the weight refer-
enced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined 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 ex-
ceed 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 lug-
gage 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 ex-
amples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of
your vehicle with varying seating configu-
rations 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).
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
262

Bulb Replacement.............204
Bulbs, Light .................145
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .277
Capacities, Fluid ...........276, 277
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................224
Oil (Engine) ...............244
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........143
Cargo Area Cover ...............61
Cargo Area Features .............61
Cargo Compartment .............61
Light ....................61
Cargo Light ...................61
Cargo Tie-Downs ................61
Car Washes ..................268
Chains, Tire ..................265
Changing A Flat Tire ............258
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .143
Checks, Safety ................143
Child Restraint ................130
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..............132
Child Restraints .............130
Child Seat Installation .........140
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................138 Infants And Child Restraints
.....131
LATCH Positions ............134
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children .................134
Older Children And Child Restraints .132
Seating Positions ............133
Child Safety Locks ..............23
Cleaning Wheels ..................264
Climate Control .............43, 344
Manual ...................43
Clock .....................306
Clock Setting .................306
Cold Weather Operation ..........150
Contract, Service ..............355
Cooling System ...............257
Coolant Capacity ........276,
277
Inspection ................257
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) .....276, 277, 280, 281
Cruise Light ..................88
Customer Assistance ............354
Customer Programmable Features . . . .322
Daytime Running Lights ...........38
Dealer Service ................251
Defroster, Windshield ............144 Diagnostic System, Onboard
........89
Diesel Fuel ..................275
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........275
Bulk Storage Of .............190
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...............248
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........227
Disturb ....................336
Do Not Disturb ................350
Door Ajar ....................83
Door Ajar Light ................83
Door Locks, Automatic ............23
Driver Information Display Programmable Features .........75
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ..................324
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........158
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........35
Electronic Brake Control System ......93
Anti-Lock Brake System ........92
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......98
Traction Control System ........95
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............172, 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....95
INDEX
360

Rear Wiper/Washer..............42
Reclining Front Seats ............24
Recreational Towing ............198
Reminder, Seat Belt ............112
Remote Control Starting System .............16
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..............18
Disarm The Alarm ............18
Remote Starting System ...........16
Replacement Bulbs .............204
Replacement Keys ..............13
Reporting Safety Defects .........356
Restraint, Head ................29
Restraints, Child ..............130
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ........61
Roll Over Warning ...............2
Rotation, Tires ................265
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......143
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......145
Safety Defects, Reporting .........356
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............143
Safety Information, Tire ..........258
Safety Tips ..................143
Schedule, Maintenance . . .232, 235, 239
SD Card Port .................322 Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchor-
age ....................116
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .118
Energy Management Feature .....118
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .....115
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....116
Pregnant Women ............117
Seat Belt Extender ...........117
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........117
Seat Belt Reminder ...........112
Seat Belt Maintenance ...........269
Seat Belt Reminder .............112
Seat Belts ...............112, 143
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .......116
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage ................116
Child
Restraint .............130
Extender .................117
Front Seat .........112, 113, 115
Inspection ................143
Operating Instructions .........115
Pregnant Women ............117
Pretensioners ..............117
Rear Seat ................113
Reminder .................80 Untwisting Procedure
.........116
Seats ...............24, 25, 27, 28
Adjustment ................24
Heated ................27, 28
Manual ...................24
Memory ..................27
Rear Folding ...............25
Reclining .................24
Vented ...................29
Ventilated .................29
Security Alarm ..............17, 81
Arm The System .............18
Disarm The System ............18
Selec-Terrain .................170
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........277, 280, 281
Sentry Key Replacement ..........13
Service Assistance .............354
Service Contract ...............355
Service Manuals ...............357
Shifting ....................157
Automatic Transmission . . . .157, 159
Shoulder Belts ................113
Signals, Turn ...........87, 145, 206
Siri ...................348, 349
Sirius Satellite Radio ............319
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .........265
INDEX
364

Sound Systems (Radio).......322, 328
Spare Tire ...................215
Spark Plugs ..............277, 280
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..........277, 280
Oil .................277, 280
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............173, 174
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ........175
Cancel ..................174
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....177
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......177
Resume .................174
Set ....................173
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .172, 173
Starting ..............16, 149, 150
Automatic Transmission ........151
Cold Weather ..............150
Engine Block Heater ..........152
Engine Fails To Start ..........150
Remote ..................16
Starting And Operating ...........149
Starting Procedures .........149, 150
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) . .150
Steering Tilt Column ................32
Wheel, Heated ..............33 Wheel, Tilt
.................32
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ..................290
Storage, Vehicle ................51
Sunroof Closing ...................56
Opening ...................55
Venting ...................55
Sun Roof ....................55
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag.....................122
Sway Control, Trailer .............99
System, Remote Starting ..........16
Telescoping Steering Column ........32
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .50
Text Messaging .....337, 338, 343, 347
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ............61
Tilt Steering Column .............32
Tire And Loading Information Placard . .261
Tire Markings .................258
Tires ...................145,
266
Chains ..................265
Changing .............221, 258
Flat Changing ..............221
Jacking ..................258
Load Capacity ..............261 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . .107
Pressure Warning Light
.........84
Quality Grading .............266
Replacement ..............221
Rotation .................265
Safety ..................258
Spare Tire ................215
Wheel Mounting ............221
Tire Safety Information ...........258
Towing .................193, 227
Disabled Vehicle ............227
Guide ............193, 194, 195
Recreational ...............198
Weight ...........193, 194, 195
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . .198
Traction Control ................95
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..........99
Trailer Towing ................193
Trailer Towing Guide .....193, 194, 195
Trailer Weight ..........193, 194, 195
Transfer Case Fluid ...................283
Transmission .................159
Automatic .............159, 250
Fluid ...................283
Maintenance ..............250
Shifting .................157
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