Tow Eye Usage - If Equipped - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 2021 Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can
be used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye, follow the precautions
below.
Tow Eye
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
CAUTION!
The tow eye must only be used for roadside
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emergencies. Use with an appropriate
device in accordance with highway code (a
rigid bar or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in
preparation for transport via a tow truck.
CAUTION! (Continued)
The tow eye must not be used to move the
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vehicle off the road or where there are
obstacles.
Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck

hookup or highway towing.
Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck

vehicle.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these
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guidelines are not followed.
Tow Eye Warning Label
(Continued)
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
eyes.
Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains
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may break, causing serious injury or death.
Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow
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straps may break or become disengaged,
causing serious injury or death.
Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may
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cause components to break resulting in
serious injury or death.
Front Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a
door on the front fascia/bumper.
To install the tow eye, open the door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread
the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through
the tow eye and tighten Ú page 312. The tow
eye must be fully seated to the attaching
bracket through the lower front fascia/bumper.
If the tow eye is not fully seated to the attaching
bracket, the vehicle should not be moved.
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