Without The Key Fob; Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models; 4X4 Models - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

CAUTION!
Do not use sling-type equipment when

towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed

truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is

released, and remains released, while
being towed.

Without The Key Fob

Special care must be taken when the vehicle
is towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF
mode. The only approved method of towing
without the key fob is with a flatbed truck.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
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Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models

The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this
vehicle must be towed with the front wheels
OFF the ground (using a towing dolly, or
wheel lift equipment with the front wheels
raised).
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while being
towed. The Electric Park Brake does not
need to be released, if all four wheels are off
the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
engine and/or transmission
Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

4x4 Models

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.
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
damage.
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!