User Guide - Page 199

For 2018 CHEROKEE.

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If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s
battery is discharged, refer to “Gear Selector
Override” in this section for instructions on
shifting the transmission out of PARK so that
the vehicle can be moved.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to
your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheels OFF of the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this
vehicle must be towed with the front wheels
OFF of the ground (using a towing dolly, or
wheel lift equipment with the front wheels
raised).
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is re-
leased, and remains released, while being
towed. The Electric Park Brake does not need
to be released, if all four wheels are off the
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer
Unit
The manufacturer requires towing with all
four wheels OFF the ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on
a flatbed, or with one end of vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
WARNING!
DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its
wheels on the ground. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used
(if the remaining wheels are on the
ground). Internal damage to the trans-
mission or power transfer unit 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 power transfer unit
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer
Unit
The manufacturer recommends towing with
all four 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.
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