Jeep CHEROKEE 2017 User Manual page 250

• Due to limited clearance, the following
traction devices are recommended:
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
• Original equipment 225/60R17 and 225/
55R18 tire sizes are not chainable.
• The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted
with the use of 215/60R17 tires on size
17 x 7.0 ET41 wheels.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models
Without A Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
• Original equipment 225/60R17 and 225/
55R18 tire sizes are not chainable.
• The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted
with the use of 215/60R17 tires on size
17 x 7.0 ET41 wheels.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models
With A Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
• The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted
with 225/60R17 and 225/55R18 tires.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk Models
• The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted
with the use of 225/65R17 tires on size
17 x 7.5 ET31 wheels.
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CAUTION!
• Use on Front Tires Only
• Damage to Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Models may result if tire chains or trac-
tion devices are used with original
equipment size tires.
• Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
Models without a Two-Speed Power
Takeoff Unit may result if tire chains or
traction devices are used with original
equipment size tires.
• Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
Trailhawk Models may result if tire
chains or traction devices are used with
original equipment size tires.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type
(M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles
can cause unpredictable handling. You
could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,
observe the following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device
clearance between tires and other sus-
pension components, it is important
that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle imme-
diately if noise occurs that could indi-
cate device breakage. Remove the dam-
aged parts of the device before further
use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns
and large bumps, especially with a
loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on
dry pavement.
• Observe the traction device manufactur-
er's instructions on the method of instal-
lation, operating speed, and conditions
for use. Always use the suggested oper-