Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models; Recreational Towing - 4X4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit; Recreational Towing - 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit - Jeep CHEROKEE 2019 User Manual

Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models
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 accom-
plished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow ve-
hicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place transmis-
sion 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.
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With
1-Speed Power Transfer 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 this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or power transfer unit damage.
Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With
2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
The power transfer unit must be shifted into
NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission must be
in PARK for recreational towing. The NEU-
TRAL (N) selection button is adjacent to the
4WD selector switch. Shifts into and out of
NEUTRAL (N) can take place with the selec-
tor switch in any mode position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4x4 vehicle. Tow-
ing with only 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
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