4X4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit; 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit; Recovery Strap - If Equipped - Jeep CHEROKEE 2019 User Manual

CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer
Unit
The manufacturer requires towing with all
four wheels OFF the ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on
a flatbed, or with one end of vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its
wheels on the ground. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used
(if the remaining wheels are on the
ground). Internal damage to the trans-
mission or power transfer unit will occur
CAUTION!
if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer
Unit
The manufacturer recommends towing with
all four wheels OFF the ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on
a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the
Power Transfer Unit is operable, vehicles with
a 2–speed Power Transfer Unit may be towed
(in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on
the ground), under the following conditions:
• The Power Transfer Unit must be in NEU-
TRAL (N).
• The transmission must be in PARK.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is re-
leased, and remains released, while being
towed.
Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting
And Operating" for detailed instructions.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used
(if the remaining wheels are on the
ground). Internal damage to the trans-
mission or power transfer unit will occur
if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Recovery Strap — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be included with a recovery
strap. Recovery straps do not act like tradi-
tional tow straps, chains, or winch cables.
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