Models; Power Transfer Unit; Recreational Towing - 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit - Jeep CHEROKEE 2023 Owner's Manual

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ECREATIONAL OWING
F -W D (FWD) M
RONT HEEL RIVE
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.
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.
R T
ECREATIONAL
M W 1-S
ODELS ODELS ITH
T U
RANSFER NIT
Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not
have a N (NEUTRAL) 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 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.
R T
ECREATIONAL
M W 2-S
ODELS ITH
T U
RANSFER NIT
The power transfer unit must be shifted into N (NEUTRAL)
and the transmission must be in PARK for recreational
towing. The N (NEUTRAL) selection button is adjacent to
the 4WD selector switch. Shifts into and out of N
(NEUTRAL) can take place with the selector switch in any
mode position.
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P
PEED OWER
 DO NOT dolly tow any 4x4 vehicle. Towing with only
 Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this vehicle
 The transmission must be in PARK for recreational
 Before recreational towing, perform the procedure
 Towing this vehicle in violation of the previous
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OWING X
P
PEED OWER
 Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
 Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on
STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) will
cause severe transmission and/or power transfer
unit damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the
ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer).
backwards can cause severe damage to the power
transfer unit.
towing.
outlined under "Shifting into N (NEUTRAL)" to be
certain that the power transfer unit is fully in N
(NEUTRAL). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
requirements can cause severe transmission and/or
power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
remains released, while being towed.
your vehicle. The fascia/bumper face bar will be
damaged.
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