User Manual - Page 175

For 2021 JEEP CHEROKEE.

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STARTING AND OPERATING 173
RECREATIONAL TOWING
F
RONT-WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) M ODELS
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive
models) is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are
OFF the ground. This may be accomplished
using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow
dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,
following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place transmission
in PARK. Turn the engine off.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the
dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but
do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob,
and release the brake pedal.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
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X4 MODELS WITH 1-SPEED POWER
T
RANSFER UNIT
Recreational towing is not allowed. These
models do not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in
the power transfer unit.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF
the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing with the front wheels on the ground
will cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on
the ground can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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