2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE emergency towing

NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Electric Power Steering Fault
Warning Light
This light will turn on when there's a fault
with the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem. Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting
And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual for
further information.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Warning Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the vehicle is run-
ning, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem.Cycle the ignition when the vehicle is safely
and completely stopped and the transmission
is placed in the PARK position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains on with
the vehicle running, your vehicle will usually
be drivable; however, see an authorized
dealer for service as soon as possible.
NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and
brake pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the ve-
hicle is running, immediate service is re-
quired and you may experience reduced per-
formance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing.
The light will come on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN posi-
tion and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If
the light does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warn-
ing Light
This light warns of an overheated engine
condition. If the engine coolant temperature
is too high, this indicator will illuminate and
a single chime will sound. If the temperature
reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime
will be sound for four minutes or until the
engine is able to cool: whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately and call
for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Over-
heats” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
— Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood
is ajar/open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
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brake and may also reduce engine power to
lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur.
ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift
occurring during severe or evasive driving
maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift due to
other factors, such as road conditions, leav-
ing the roadway, or striking objects or other
vehicles.
NOTE:
ERM is disabled anytime the ESC is in “Full
Off” mode (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in this section for a
complete explanation of the available ESC
modes.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading,
road conditions and driving conditions,
influence the chance that wheel lift or
rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all
wheel lift or roll overs, especially those
that involve leaving the roadway or striking
objects or other vehicles. The capabilities
WARNING!
of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize
an excessively swaying trailer and will take
the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the
sway. TSC will become active automatically
once an excessively swaying trailer is recog-
nized.
NOTE:
TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying.
Always use caution when towing a trailer and
follow the trailer tongue weight recommenda-
tions. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
When TSC is functioning, the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will
flash, the engine power may be reduced andyou may feel the brakes being applied to
individual wheels to attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when
the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” or “Full
Off” modes.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the
vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe
location, and adjust the trailer load to
eliminate trailer sway.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time
required to reach full braking during emer-
gency braking situations. It anticipates when
an emergency braking situation may occur by
monitoring how fast the throttle is released by
the driver. The EBC will prepare the brake
system for a panic stop.
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Setting A Desired Speed..........166
Varying The Speed.............166
To Resume..................168
Deactivation.................168
Setting The Following Distance......168
ACC Operation At Stop...........169
Changing Modes..............169
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST. .170
ParkSense Sensors.............170
Activation/Deactivation ParkSense. . . .170
Instrument Cluster Display........171
ParkSense System Usage Precautions . .171
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR
PARKASSIST...............172
ParkSense Sensors.............172
Activation/Deactivation...........173
Engagement/Disengagement.......173
Operation With A Trailer..........173
General Warnings..............173
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED......174
LANESENSE................175
LaneSense Operation............175
Turning LaneSense On Or Off.......176
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAM-
ERA .....................176
Symbols And Messages On The Display .176
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASO-
LINE ENGINE...............177
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release . . .178
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIE-
SEL ENGINE................179
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel.....181
Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel. . . .181
Diesel Exhaust Fluid............181
TRAILER TOWING...........185
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) — Non SRT.......185
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) — SRT..........187
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal
(Summit Models) — If Equipped.....188
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (SRT
Models) — If Equipped..........189
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)..........191
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle....................191
Recreational Towing-Two Wheel Drive
Models....................192
Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel
Drive Models.................192
Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac
II/Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive
Models....................193
STARTING AND OPERATING
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .198
Control....................198
BULB REPLACEMENT........198
Replacement Bulbs.............198
Bulb Replacement.............200
FUSES...................204
General Information.............204
Underhood Fuses..............204
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING. .209
Run Flat Tires — SRT Models.......209
Jack Location................209Preparations For Jacking.........210
Jacking Instructions............210
Road Tire Installation............214
Declaration Of Conformance.......214
Jack Usage Precautions..........217
JUMP STARTING............217
Preparations For Jump Start........218
Jump Starting Procedure..........219
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY . . .220
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .220
MANUAL PARK RELEASE......221FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . .222
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .223
Without The Key Fob............225
Two-Wheel Drive Models..........225
Four-Wheel Drive Models.........225
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped......226
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped .227
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS)............228
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .228
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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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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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.
Tow Eye Warning Label
227

Snow Tires................260
Spare Tire................260
Spare Tires............260, 262
Spinning.................258
Tread Wear Indicators.........258
Wheel Mounting............214
Wheel Nut Torque............270
Tow Hooks, Emergency...........227
Towing.................185, 223
Guide...............185, 187
Recreational...............191
Weight...............185, 187
Towing Behind A Motorhome.......191
Towing Eyes.................226
Traction Control................83
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..........87
Trailer Towing................185
Trailer Towing Guide.........185, 187
Trailer Weight.............185, 187
Transmission.................147
Automatic................147
Shifting.................145
Transporting Pets..............130
Tread Wear Indicators............258Turn Signals...............75, 201
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch
Display...................299
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display.....292
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)
Making A Phone Call......321, 327
Receiving A Call............321
Uconnect Phone........321, 326, 328
Uconnect Voice Command.....326, 329
Unleaded Gasoline.............271
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.....104
USB Port..................
.309
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . .270
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) .17
Vehicle Storage................48
Ventilated....................25
Voice Command...............326
Voice Recognition System
(VR)..............326, 327, 329
Warning Flasher, Hazard..........198Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)................70
Warning, Roll Over...............2
Washers, Headlight..............40
Washers, Windshield..........38, 247
Washing Vehicle...............266
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........262
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........262
Wind Buffeting..............50, 51
Window Fogging................48
Windows
Close....................49
Down....................49
Open....................49
Power...................49
Up ......................49
Windshield Defroster............132
Windshield Washers..........38, 247
Fluid...................247
Windshield Wiper Blades.........251
Windshield Wipers..............38
Wipers Blade Replacement........251
Wipers, Intermittent.............38
Wipers, Rain Sensitive............39
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