2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tow

12. Remove the small center cap and se-
curely store the road wheel in the cargo
area.
13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire
repaired as soon as possible, properly
secure the spare tire with the special
wing nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m),
reinstall the jack and tool kit foam tray,
and latch the rear load floor cover.NOTE:
Do not drive with the spare tire installed for
more than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire re-
paired or replaced immediately.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the
cone shaped end of the nut toward the
wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts
WARNING!
fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning
the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in
“Technical Specifications” for proper lug
nut torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut
torque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the
wheel.
Declaration Of Conformance
1. The undersigned, Tony Fabiano, repre-
senting the manufacturer, herewith de-
clares that the machinery described be-
low fulfills all relevant provisions of:
• The EC-directive 2006/42/EC on
MachinerySpare Tire
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop
the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully apply-
ing the parking brake before activating the
Manual Park Release. In addition, you
should be seated in the driver’s seat with
your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Acti-
vating the Manual Park Release will allow
your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured
by the parking brake, or by proper connec-
tion to a tow vehicle. Activating the
WARNING!
Manual Park Release on an unsecured
vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where
the transmission will not shift out of PARK
(such as a dead battery), a Manual Park
Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park
Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Open the center console and locate the
Manual Park Release cover, remove it by
snapping the cover away from the console
hinges.3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push
the metal latch in towards the tether
strap.
5. While the metal latch is in the open posi-
tion, pull upward on the tether strap until
the lever clicks and latches in the released
position. The transmission is now out of
PARK and the vehicle can be moved.
Manual Park Release Cover Removed
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CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park
Release is activated may damage the
Manual Park Release mechanism, the
transmission, and/or the armrest.
NOTE:
To prevent the vehicle from rolling uninten-
tionally, firmly apply the parking brake.To Disengage The Manual Park Release Le-
ver:
1. To disengage the Manual Park Release,
apply tension upward while pushing the
release latch towards the tether to unlock
the lever.
2. Once the tension has been released and
the lever has been unlocked, be sure it is
stowed properly and locks into position.
NOTE:
Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it
back in place.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand
or snow, it can often be moved using a rock-
ing motion. Turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Push and hold the lock button on the gear
selector. Then shift back and forth between
DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing
the accelerator.NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more than two sec-
onds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking mo-
tion without spinning the wheels or racing the
engine.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch (if necessary), to
place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system in "Partial Off" mode, before rocking
the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Con-
trol” in “Safety” in the Owner's Manual for
further information. Once the vehicle has
been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again
to restore "ESC On" mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure,
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WARNING!
of the axle and tires. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you
are stuck and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift-
ing between DRIVE and REVERSE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph
(24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service. If the transmission and drivetrain areoperable, disabled vehicles may also be
towed as described under “Recreational Tow-
ing” in the “Starting And Operating” section.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be
placed in Transport mode, before tying them
down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed
truck. Refer to the section on Quadra-Lift for
more information. If the vehicle cannot be
placed in Transport mode (for example, en-
gine will not run), tie-downs must be fastened
to the axles (not to the body). Failure to follow
these instructions may cause fault codes to
be set and/or cause loss of proper tie-down
tension.
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Towing Condition Wheels OFF The
Ground2WD Models 4WD Models With 4LO Range 4WD Models Without 4LO
Range
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
•
Transmission inNEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed
• 30 miles (48 km)maxdistanceSee instructions in “Recreational Towing”
under “Starting and Operating”
•
Transmission inPARK
• Transfer Case inNEUTRAL
• Tow inforwarddirection
• Ignition in ACC or ON/RUN mode (or
disconnect negative battery cable)NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly
To wFrontNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear OKNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
OK
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required
to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only
tow bars and other equipment designed for
this purpose, following equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
device to main structural members of the
vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in ON/RUN mode, not ACC mode.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to
“Manual Park Release” in this section for
instructions on shifting the transmission out
of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
CAUTION!
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to
your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steer-
ing, the ignition switch must be in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode, not in the LOCK/
OFF mode.
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Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle
is towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF
mode. The only approved method of towing
without the key fob is with a flatbed truck.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to pre-
vent damage to the vehicle.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheelsOFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transmission is operable, the vehicle may be
towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under
the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
Refer to "Manual Park Release" in this sec-
tion for instructions on shifting the trans-
mission to NEUTRAL when the engine is
off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).• The towing distance must not exceed
30 miles (48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the
vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km),
tow with the rear wheelsOFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on
a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and
the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or (when
using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to
hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front
wheels on the ground.
CAUTION!
• Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or
farther than 30 miles (48 km) with rear
wheels on the ground can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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, vehicleswith a
two-speed transfer casemay be towed (in the
forward direction, withALLwheels on the
ground),IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL
(N) and the transmission is inPARK. Refer to
“Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Op-
erating” in the Owner’s Manual for detailed
instructions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed trans-
fer case have no NEUTRAL position, and
thereforemustbe towed with all four wheels
OFFthe ground.
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CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used
(if the remaining wheels are on the
ground). Internal damage to the trans-
mission 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.
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that
can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the
“Tow Eye Usage Precautions” and the “Tow-
ing A Disabled Vehicle” instructions in this
section.Tow Eye Usage Precautions
CAUTION!
• The tow eye must only be used for road-
side emergencies. Use with an appropri-
ate device in accordance with highway
code (a rigid bar or rope) to maneuver
the vehicle in preparation for transport
via a tow truck.
CAUTION!
• The tow eye must not be used to move
the vehicle off the road or where there
are obstacles.
• Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck
hookup or highway towing.
• Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck
vehicle. Refer to the “Freeing A Stuck
Vehicle” section for further information.
• Please refer to the “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” section for detailed instruc-
tions. Damage to your vehicle may occur
if these guidelines are not followed.
Tow Eye
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WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow eyes.
• Do not use a chain with a tow eye.
Chains may break, causing serious injury
or death.
• Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye.
Tow straps may break or become disen-
gaged, causing serious injury or death.
WARNING!
• Failure to follow proper tow eye usage
may cause components to break result-
ing in serious injury or death.
Front Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located be-
hind a door on the front bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread
the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through
the tow eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking And
Tire Changing” in this section for further
information. The tow eye must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower
front fascia. If the tow eye is not fully seated
to the attaching bracket, the vehicle should
not be moved.
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks,
there will be one in the rear and two mounted
on the front of the vehicle. The rear hook will
be located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to
use both of the front tow hooks to minimize
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing seri-
ous injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling
with tow hooks. Tow straps may become
disengaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use
tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway
towing. You could damage your vehicle.
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