Jeep Grand Cherokee Operating Information Manual page 368

Tow Eye Warning Label
CAUTION!
• The tow eye must be used exclusively for
roadside assistance operations. Only use
the tow eye with an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short
distance to the nearest service location.
• Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow
vehicles off the road or where there are
obstacles.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
• In compliance with the above conditions,
towing with a tow eye must take place with
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same center line. Damage to your vehicle
may occur if these guidelines are not fol-
lowed.
Front Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a
door on the front bumper fascia
To install the tow eye, open the door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread
the tow eye into the receptacle.
(Continued)
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the
tow eye and tighten, refer to "Jacking and Tire
Changing" in this section for further informa-
tion". The tow eye must be fully seated to the
attaching bracket through the lower front fascia.
If the tow eye is not fully seated to the attaching
bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there
will be one in the rear and two mounted on the
front of the vehicle. The rear hook will be
located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to
use both of the front tow hooks to minimize
the risk of damage to the vehicle.