2020 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owner handbook (in English)

NOTE:
When working with AdBlue®, it is important
to know that:
• Any containers or parts that come into con-
tact with AdBlue
®must be AdBlue®com-
patible (plastic or stainless steel). Copper,
brass, aluminum, iron or non-stainless
steel should be avoided as they are subject
to corrosion by AdBlue
®.
• If AdBlue
®is spilled, it should be wiped up
completely.
Adding AdBlue®
Preliminary Conditions
AdBlue
®freezes at temperatures lower than
12° F (-11° C). If the car stands for a long
time at this temperature refilling could be
difficult. For this reason, it is advised to park
the vehicle in a garage and/or heated environ-
ment and wait for the urea to return to liquid
state before topping up.Proceed as follows:
• Park the car on flat ground and stop the
engine by cycling the ignition to the OFF
position.
• Open the fuel door, undo and remove the
cap (blue) from the AdBlue
®filler.Refilling With Nozzles
You can fill up at any AdBlue
®distributor.
Proceed as follows:
• Insert the AdBlue
®nozzle in the filler, start
refilling and stop refilling at the first shut-
off (the shut-off indicates that the AdBlue
®
tank is full). Do not proceed with the refill-
ing, to prevent spillage of AdBlue®.
• Extract the nozzle.
Refilling With Containers
Proceed as follows:
• Check the expiration date.
• Read the advice for use on the label before
pouring the content of the bottle into the
AdBlue
®tank.
• If systems which cannot be screwed in (e.g.
tanks) are used for refilling, after the indi-
cation appears on the instrument panel
display refer to “Warning lights And Mes-
sages" in the “Getting To Know Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information, fill the
AdBlue
®tank with no more than 5.8 Gal-
lons (22 liters).
Fuel Filler
1 — Fuel Filler
2 — AdBlue®Filler Cap
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• If containers which can be screwed to the
filler are used, the reservoir is full when the
AdBlue
®level in the container stops pour-
ing out. Do not proceed further.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do
not “top off” the fuel tank after filling.
Operations After Refilling
Proceed as follows:
• Fit the cap back on the AdBlue
®filler by
turning it clockwise and screwing it com-
pletely.
• Cycle the ignition to RUN (it is not neces-
sary to start the engine).
• Wait for the indication on the instrument
panel to switch off before moving the car.
The indication may stay on for a few sec-
onds to approximately half a minute. If the
engine is started and the car is moved, the
indication will remain on for longer. This
will not compromise engine operation.• If the AdBlue
®was topped up when the
tank was empty, wait for 2 minutes before
starting the engine.
NOTE:
• If AdBlue
®is spilled out of the filler neck,
clean up well the area and proceed to filling
up again. If the liquid crystallizes, elimi-
nate it with a sponge and warm water.
• DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LEVEL:
this could cause damage to the reservoir.
AdBlue
®freezes at under 12° F (-11° C).
Although the system is designed to operate
below the freezing point of the AdBlue
®,it
is advisable not to fill the tank beyond the
maximum level because if the AdBlue
®
freezes the system can be damaged. Follow
the instructions in this section.
• If the AdBlue
®is spilled on painted sur-
faces or aluminium, immediately clean the
area with water and use absorbent material
to collect the fluid that has been spilled on
the ground.
• Do not try to start the engine if AdBlue
®
was accidentally added to the diesel fuel
tank, this can result in serious engine dam-
age, contact an authorized dealer.• Do not add additives or other fluids to
AdBlue
®, doing so could damage the
system.
• The use of non-conforming or degraded
AdBlue
®may lead to indications appearing
on the instrument panel display refer to
“Warning Lights And Messages" in the
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
• Never pour AdBlue
®into another con-
tainer: it could be contaminated.
• If the AdBlue
®runs out, see refer to “Warn-
ing Lights And Messages" in the “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information to continue using the car
normally.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) — Non SRT
The following chart provides the maximum
trailer weight ratings towable for your given
drivetrain.
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Engine/TransmissionMax. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)
— with Trailer BrakeMax. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)
— without Trailer BrakeTongue Wt. (See Note)
3.6L Gasoline — Standard Cooling System 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 174 lbs (79 kg)
3.6L Gasoline — Heavy Duty Cooling System 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 310 lbs (141 kg)
5.7L Gasoline — Standard Cooling System 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg)
5.7L Gasoline — Heavy Duty Cooling System (except
Summit)7,716 lbs (3,500 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 377 lbs (171 kg)
5.7L Gasoline — Summit Models With Heavy Duty Cool-
ing System6,500 lbs (2,949 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 377 lbs (171 kg)
3.0L Diesel All Wheel Drive ModelswithoutEngine Start Stop and Diesel Emission Fluid
All models except Summit 7,716 lbs (3,500 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 386 lbs (175 kg)
Summit Model 6,500 lbs (2,949 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 324 lbs (147 kg)
3.0L Diesel All Wheel Drive ModelswithEngine Start Stop and Diesel Emission Fluid
All models except Summit and Trailhawk without skid
plate group7,716 lbs (3,500 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 386 lbs (175 kg)
All models except Summit and Trailhawk with skid plate
group6,500 lbs (2,949 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 324 lbs (147 kg)
Summit and Trailhawk models 6,500 lbs (2,949 kg) 1,653 lbs (750 kg) 324 lbs (147 kg)
When towing a trailer the technically permissible laden weight may be exceeded by not more than 10% or 220 lbs (100 kg), whichever is lower
provided that the operating speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight refer-
enced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for further information.
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) — SRT
The following chart provides the maximum
trailer weight ratings towable for your given
drivetrain.
Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer
Wt.)Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
6.2L Supercharged Automatic 13,099 lbs (5,942 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,500 lbs (2,949 kg) 324 lbs (147 kg)
6.4L Automatic 13,002 lbs (5,898 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,500 lbs (2,949 kg) 324 lbs (147 kg)
When towing a trailer the technically permissible laden weight may be exceeded by not more than 10% or 220 lbs (100 kg), whichever is lower
provided that the operating speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered
as part of the combined weight of occupants
and cargo, and should never exceed the
weight referenced on the Tire and Loading
Information placard.Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal
(Summit Models) — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer
hitch receiver cover, this must be removed to
access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped).
This hitch receiver cover is located at the
bottom center of the rear fascia.1. Turn the two locking retainers located at
the bottom of the hitch receiver cover a
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
NOTE:
Use a suitable tool such as a coin in the
slot of the locking retainer if needed for
added leverage.
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2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (to-
wards you), pull downwards to disengage
the tabs located at the top of the hitch
receiver cover.To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after
towing repeat the procedure in reverse order.NOTE:
Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch re-
ceiver cover in the bumper fascia prior to
installation.
Hitch Receiver Cover
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover Tab Loca-
tions
2 — Locking Retainers
Hitch Receiver Cover
Hitch Receiver Cover
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover Tab Loca-
tions
2 — Locking Retainers
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Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal
(SRT Models) — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer
hitch receiver cover, this must be removed to
access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped).
This hitch receiver cover is located at the
bottom center of the rear fascia.
1. Turn the two locking retainers located at
the bottom of the hitch receiver cover a
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
NOTE:
Use a suitable tool such as a coin in the
slot of the locking retainer if needed for
added leverage.2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (to-
wards you).
3. Lower back down to disengage the tabs
located at the top of the hitch receiver
cover and then pull outwards to remove.
Hitch Receiver Cover
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover Retaining
Tabs
2 — Hitch Receiver Cover
3 — Locking RetainersHitch Receiver Cover
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To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after
towing repeat the procedure in reverse order.NOTE:
Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch re-
ceiver cover in the bumper fascia prior to
installation.
Hitch Receiver Cover
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover Retaining
Tabs
2 — Hitch Receiver Cover
3 — Locking Retainer
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Two-Wheel Drive ModelsFour-Wheel Drive Models
Without 4-LO RangeFour-Wheel Drive Models With 4-LO Range
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWEDSee Instructions
•
Transmission in PARK
• Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward direction
• Disconnect negative battery cable
Dolly Tow FrontNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear OKNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK OK OK
NOTE:
Recreational towing is not allowed on SRT ve-
hicles.
These vehicles may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels areOFF
the ground.NOTE:
• When towing your vehicle, always follow
applicable state and provincial laws. Con-
tact state and provincial Highway Safety
offices for additional details.
• 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 “Quadra-Lift” in“Starting and Operating” for more informa-
tion. If the vehicle cannot be placed in
Transport mode (for example, engine will
not run), tie-downs should be fastened over
the tires using specific straps (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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