Tow Eye Usage - If Equipped - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 2023 Information Manual

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Your vehicle may come equipped with a front tow eye that
can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
Tow Eye
When using the tow eye, adhere to the following
precautions.
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow eyes.
 Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains may break,
causing serious injury or death.
 Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow straps
may break or become disengaged, causing serious
injury or death.
 Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may cause
components to break resulting in serious injury or
death.
 The brake and steering power assist systems will not
function while the vehicle is being towed. You will,
therefore, need to apply more force on the brake
pedal and steering wheel. Do not use flexible ropes
when towing, and avoid jerky movements. Do not
start the engine while towing the car. Before tight-
ening the ring, clean the threaded housing thor-
oughly. Make sure that the ring is fully screwed
into the housing before towing the car.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Tow Eye Warning Label
CAUTION!
 The tow eye must only be used for roadside 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.
 The tow eye must not be used to move the 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 guidelines
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