Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle; Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models - Jeep Cherokee 2018 Owner's Manual

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE:
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this vehicle,
to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake en-
gagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is
enabled or disabled via the customer pro-
grammable features in the Uconnect Set-
tings.
• When towing your vehicle, always follow ap-
plicable state and provincial laws. Contact
state and provincial Highway Safety offices
for additional details.
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel
Drive (FWD) Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle.
Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive mod-
els) is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF
Wheels OFF The Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
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 instruc-
tions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place automatic
transmission in PARK, or manual transmis-
sion in gear. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly,
following the dolly manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but
do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Models
NOT ALLOWED
OK
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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 cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while be-
ing towed.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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