Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob; Two-Wheel Drive Models - Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

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578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Shift Lever

Override" in "What to Do in Emergencies" for instruc-

tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the

PARK position for towing.

Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when

towing. 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 Without The Ignition Key Fob

Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed

with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only

approved method of towing without the ignition key is

with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-

sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with

all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-

sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear

wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-

TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the

distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).

Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than

15 miles (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can

cause severe damage to the transmission. Such dam-

age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be

towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than

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