2023 JEEP WAGONEER emergency towing

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SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES........................................................... 239
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 239Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) ............................ 240
Drowsy Driver Detection (DDD) — If Equipped ........ 240
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System .................. 241
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ...................................... 247 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .................................... 247
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
With Mitigation .......................................................... 250
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................ 252
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................................ 256 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ................... 256Important Safety Precautions .................................. 256Seat Belt Systems .................................................... 257
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .................. 264Child Restraints ........................................................ 275
SAFETY TIPS ..................................................................... 287 Transporting Passengers .......................................... 287
Transporting Pets ...................................................... 287Connected Vehicles .................................................. 287
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ............................................................... 287
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .................................................. 289
Exhaust Gas .............................................................. 289Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..................................... 289
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..................................... 290
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED ................... 290
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING...................................... 293 Preparations For Jacking ......................................... 293
Jack And Tools Location ........................................... 294Spare Tire Stowage................................................... 295
Spare Tire Removal .................................................. 295Jacking Instructions ................................................. 296
JUMP STARTING ............................................................. 300 Preparations For Jump Start .................................... 300Jump Starting Procedure.......................................... 301
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY........................................... 302
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................................ 303
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .............................................. 303
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......................................... 305
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..................................... 306 Rear-Wheel Drive Models......................................... 307
Four-Wheel Drive Models ......................................... 307
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ..................... 308
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................................................................. 308
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..................................... 308
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................................. 309 Maintenance Plan ..................................................... 310
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................................. 313 3.0L Engine................................................................ 313
5.7L Engine................................................................ 314
6.4L Engine................................................................ 315
Checking Oil Level — 3.0L Engines .......................... 316
Checking Oil Level — 5.7L & 6.4L Engines .............. 317
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................ 317
Maintenance-Free Battery ....................................... 318Pressure Washing ..................................................... 318
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................................................. 318 Engine Oil .................................................................. 319
Engine Oil Filter ....................................................... 319
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ........................................ 319Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................. 320
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............................... 323Body Lubrication ....................................................... 323
Windshield Wiper Blades ......................................... 324
Exhaust System ........................................................ 325
Cooling System .......................................................... 326
Brake System ........................................................... 328
Automatic Transmission ........................................... 329
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ............................................... 330Transfer Case ............................................................ 330Fuses .......................................................................... 331Bulb Replacement .................................................... 349

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Night Vision Pedestrian Detected Warning Light Úpage 113
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
Úpage 112
Oil Level Sensor Fault Warning Light
Úpage 113
Service 4WD Warning Light
Úpage 113
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Light
Úpage 113
Service Forward Collision (FCW) Or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Warning Light

Úpage 113
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light
Úpage 113
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
Úpage 114
Yellow Warning Lights
Towing Hook Breakdown Warning Light
Úpage 114
Yellow Indicator Lights 4WD Low Indicator Light
Úpage 114
Air Suspension Active Indicator Light
Úpage 115
Air Suspension Aerodynamic Height Indicator Light
Úpage 115
Air Suspension Entry/Exit Indicator Light
Úpage 115
Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light
Úpage 115
Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light
Úpage 115
Yellow Warning Lights
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SAFETY245
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
If disabling HSA using your instrument cluster display,
see
Úpage 99 for further information.
 If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, see
Úpage 197 for further information.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while
towing a trailer.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet conditions.
It will periodically apply a small amount of brake pressure
to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors. It
functions when the windshield wipers are in LO or HI
speed. When RBS is active, there is no notification to the
driver and no driver interaction is required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full braking
during emergency braking situations. It anticipates when
an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring
how fast the throttle is released by the driver. The
Electronic Brake Controller (EBC) will prepare the brake
system for a panic stop.
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) is intended for
off-road driving in 4WD Low only. SSC
maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling
engine torque and brakes.
SSC has three states:

1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate)

2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding
with brake or throttle application)
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed)
Enabling SSC
SSC is enabled by pushing the SSC switch, but the
following conditions must also be met to enable SSC:
 The driveline is in 4WD Low.
 The vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).
 The parking brake is released.
 The driver door is closed.
 The driver is not applying throttle.
Activating SSC
Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once the
following conditions are met:
 Driver releases throttle.
 Driver releases brake.
 Transmission is in any selection other than PARK.
 Vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, such
as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle, or while
pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for active driving
involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be
attentive to distance to other vehicles, people, and
objects, and most importantly brake operation to
ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road
conditions. Your complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision
or serious personal injury.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer,
the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated
with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough
brake pressure to hold both the vehicle and the
trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is released. In
order to avoid rolling down an incline while resuming
acceleration, manually activate the trailer brake or
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releasing
the brake pedal.
 HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when exiting your vehicle. Also, be certain
to place the transmission in PARK.
 Failure to follow these warnings can result in a colli -
sion or serious personal injury.
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306IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described on
Úpage 190.
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 manufacturer’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 fascia/bumpers or associated brackets. State
and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
NOTE:Vehicle’s equipped with air suspension, must have Tire Jack Mode Úpage 215 enabled to prevent air suspension movement during towing.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in order to move the vehicle
Úpage 303.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Rear-Wheel Drive Models
Four-Wheel Drive Models
With Single-Speed Transfer
Case Four-Wheel Drive Models With Two-Speed
Transfer Case
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWEDDetailed Instructions

Úpage 190
 Transmission in PARK
 Transfer case in N (Neutral)
 Tow in forward direction
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
Rear OKNOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHODOKBEST METHOD

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY307
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels off
the ground) under the following conditions:
 The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N). For instruc -
tions on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) when
the engine is off
Úpage 303.
 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 wheels OFF the
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.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels OFF the
ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a
flatbed or with one end of the 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 ALL wheels on the
ground), IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the
transmission is in PARK
Úpage 190.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have
no NEUTRAL (N) position, and therefore must be towed will
all four wheels OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
 When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, always
secure by tire/wheel straps. Do not attach to front or
rear suspension components, body or frame.
Damage to your vehicle will result from improper
towing.
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
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the
remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
 Towing this vehicle in violation of the approved
requirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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308IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
I
F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with front and rear recovery
tow hooks. The front tow hooks will be located in the lower
fascia/bumper. The rear tow hook is removable and is
located within the jack and tools storage bin under the
load floor of the rear cargo area
Úpage 294.

Emergency Front Tow Hooks

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. The removable rear tow hook is designed to be used in the
receiver hitch as a recovery option. For rear tow hook
usage, remove the locking pin, place the rear tow hook
into the receiver hitch in any direction and replace the
locking pin.

Removable Rear Tow Hook

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
This feature is a communication network that takes effect
in the event of an impact. Detailed information can be
found on
Úpage 273.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed under certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle. Detailed information can be found on
Úpage 274.
WARNING!

Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains
may break, causing serious 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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326SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is
in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
 Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
 Do not idle the engine with any ignition components
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant is dirty, the system
should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the
A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose
vertically down the face of the condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at
the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire
system for leaks. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT
PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead
to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed
to be added to the system please contact an authorized
dealer.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible
sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (conforming to
MS.90032).
For the proper maintenance intervals
Úpage 310.
Selection Of Coolant
Refer to Engine Fluids And Lubricants Úpage 376.
NOTE:
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci-
fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant,
may result in engine damage and may decrease corro -
sion protection. OAT engine coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Tech -
nology (HOAT) engine coolant or any “globally compat -
ible” coolant. If a non-OAT engine coolant is introduced
into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling
system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled
with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
 Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors
or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radi -
ator.
 This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant. Use of
propylene glycol-based engine coolant is not recom -
mended.
 Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could
lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
 Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from
the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The
fan starts automatically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
 When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon -
nect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition to the OFF
position. The fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON position.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE361
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in
size and type to the original equipment tires.
Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/
h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit
studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked
before using these tire types.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a
spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case Of
Emergency” for further information.
For restrictions when towing with a spare tire designated
for temporary emergency use
Úpage 186.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
And Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s
side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact
spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.8

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