2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE brake

Recreational Towing-Two Wheel Drive
Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive
models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accom-
plished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow ve-hicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air
suspension, ensure the vehicle is set to
Normal Ride Height.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission into PARK.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s
instructions. 6. Install a suitable clamping device, de-
signed for towing, to secure the front
wheels in the straight position.
CAUTION!
Towing with the rear wheels on the ground
will cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel
Drive Models
Recreational towing is not allowed. These
models do not have a NEUTRAL (N) position
in the transfer case.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF
the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac
II/Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive
Models
The transfer case must be shifted into NEU-
TRAL (N) and the transmission must be in
PARK for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL
(N) selection button is adjacent to the trans-
fer case selector switch. Shifts into and out of
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) can take place
with the selector switch in any mode position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels on the
ground (front or rear) will cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case dam-
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CAUTION!
age. Tow with all four wheels either ON
the ground, or OFF the ground (using a
vehicle trailer).
• Tow only in a forward direction. Towing
this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the transfer case.
• The transmission must be in PARK for
recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the
procedure outlined under “Shifting into
NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the
transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N).
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• 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.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on
tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper
face bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if
you leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position
without first fully engaging the parking
brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N)
position disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain and will
allow the vehicle to roll, even if the trans-
mission is in PARK. The parking brake
should always be applied when the driver
is not in the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be
certain that the transfer case is fully in
NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing
to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with
the engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspension, ensure the vehicle is set to
Normal Ride Height.
5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the se-
lector switch) for four seconds. The light
behind the N symbol will blink, indicating
shift in progress. The light will stop blink-
ing (stay on solid) when the shift to NEU-
TRAL (N) is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL
DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message
will appear in the instrument cluster.
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6. After the shift is completed and the NEU-TRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEU-
TRAL (N) button.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
9. Press and hold the brake pedal. Shift the transmission back into NEUTRAL.
10. Firmly apply the parking brake. 11. With the transmission and transfer case
in NEUTRAL, push and hold the EN-
GINE START/STOP button until the en-
gine turns off.
12. Place the transmission gear selector in PARK. Release the brake pedal.
13. Push the ENGINE STOP/START button twice (without pressing the brake pedal),
to turn the ignition to the OFF mode.
14. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
15. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
• Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met before pushing the NEUTRAL
(N) button, and must continue to be met
until the shift has been completed. If any
of these requirements are not met before
pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are
no longer met during the shift, then the
NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash
continuously until all requirements are
met or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is
released. • The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode
for a shift to take place and for the position
indicator lights to be operable. If the igni-
tion is not in the ON/RUN mode, the shift
will not take place and no position indica-
tor lights will be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indica- tor light indicates that shift requirements
have not been met.
• If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspension, the engine should be
started and left running for a minimum of
60 seconds (with all the doors closed) at
least once every 24 hours. This process
allows the air suspension to adjust the
vehicle’s ride height to compensate for
temperature effects.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leav-
ing it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
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5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object,push and hold the recessed transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the se-
lector switch) for one second.
7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, release the NEUTRAL (N) but-
ton. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has
been released, the transfer case will shift
to the position indicated by the selector
switch. 8. Shift the transmission into PARK. Turn
the engine OFF.
9. Release the brake pedal.
10. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
11. Start the engine.
12. Press and hold the brake pedal.
13. Release the parking brake.
14. Shift the transmission into DRIVE, re- lease the brake pedal, and check that
the vehicle operates normally.
NOTE:
• Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pushing the NEU-
TRAL (N) button, and must continue to be
met until the shift has been completed. If
any of these requirements are not met
before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button
or are no longer met during the shift, the
NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash
continuously until all requirements are
met or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is
released. • The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode
for a shift to take place and for the position
indicator lights to be operable. If the igni-
tion is not in the ON/RUN mode, the shift
will not take place and no position indica-
tor lights will be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indica- tor light indicates that shift requirements
have not been met.
NEUTRAL (N) Switch
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CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F03 60 Amp Yellow – Radiator Fan
F05 40 Amp Green –Compressor for Air Suspension — If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Green –Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control Pump
F07 30 Amp Pink – Starter Solenoid
F09 30 Amp Pink –Diesel Fuel Heater (Diesel engine only)/Brake Vacuum
Pump
F10 40 Amp Green –Body Controller/Exterior Lighting #2
Power Distribution Center
Power Distribution Center
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CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F11 30 Amp Pink –Trailer Tow Electric Brake — If Equipped
F12 40 Amp Green –Body Controller #3/Power Locks
F13 40 Amp Green –Blower Motor Front
F14 40 Amp Green –Body Controller #4/Exterior Lighting #1
F17 30 Amp Pink –Headlamp Washer — If Equipped
F19 20 Amp Blue –Headrest Solenoid — If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink –Passenger Door Module
F22 20 Amp Blue –Engine Control Module
F23 30 Amp Pink – Interior Lights #1
F24 30 Amp Pink –Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink – Front Wipers
F26 30 Amp Pink –Anti-lock Brakes/Stability Control Module/Valves
F28 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow Backup Lights — If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow Parking Lights — If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink –Trailer Tow Receptacle — If Equipped
F32 30 Amp Pink –Drive Train Control Module
F34 30 Amp Pink –Slip Differential Control
F35 30 Amp Pink –Sunroof - If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink – Rear Defroster
F37 25 Amp Clear –Rear Blower Motor — If Equipped
F38 30 Amp Pink –Power Inverter 115V AC — If Equipped
F39 30 Amp Pink –Power Liftgate — If Equipped
F40 –10 Amp Red Daytime Running Lights/Headlamp Leveling
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CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F71 –30 Amp Green Audio Amplifier
F72 –10 Amp Red PCM — If Equipped
F73 –15 Amp Blue HID Headlamp RH — If Equipped
F75 –10 Amp Red Dual Batt Control — If Equipped
F76 –10 Amp Red Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control
F77 –10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front Axle Disconnect Module
F78 –10 Amp Red Engine Control Module/Electric Power Steering
F80 –10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener/Compass/Anti-Intrusion
Module
F81 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights
F82 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/Cruise Control/DTV
F83 –10 Amp Red Fuel Door
F84 –15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster
F85 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 –10 Amp Red Air Suspension — If Equipped/Trailer Tow/Steering Col-
umn Control Module
F88 –15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear seats) Selectable
F92 –10 Amp Red Rear Console Lamp — If Equipped
F93 –20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 –10 Amp Red Shifter/Transfer Case Module
F95 –10 Amp Red Rear Camera/ParkSense
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle closest to moving traffic,
pull far enough off the road to avoid being
hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite of the jacking posi-
tion. For example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear wheel.NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the ve-
hicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
7. For vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift, refer to “Quadra-Lift — If Equipped” in
“Starting And Operating” in the Owners
Manual at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for
further information on disabling auto-
matic leveling.
Wheel Blocked
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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