Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models; 4X4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit; 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit; Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped - Jeep CHEROKEE 2023 Owner's Manual

206 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
F -W D (FWD) M
RONT HEEL RIVE
The FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF of the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be
towed with the front wheels OFF of the ground (using a
towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels
raised).
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is released, and
remains released, while being towed. The EPB does not
need to be released, if all four wheels are OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously
mentioned requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
4 4 M W 1–S
X ODELS ITH PEED
T U
RANSFER NIT
The FCA US LLC 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.
CAUTION!
 DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
ODELS
 Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the
remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal
damage to the transmission or power transfer unit
will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
 Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously
mentioned requirements can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
4 4 M
X ODELS
T U
RANSFER NIT
The FCA US LLC recommends towing with all four wheels
OFF the ground.
P
OWER
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or
with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on
a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the Power
Transfer Unit is operable, vehicles with a 2–speed Power
Transfer Unit may be towed (in the forward direction, with
ALL wheels on the ground), under the following conditions:
 The Power Transfer Unit must be in NEUTRAL (N).
 The transmission must be in PARK (P).
 Ensure that the EPB is released, and remains released,
while being towed
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CAUTION!
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CAUTION!
 Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the
remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal
damage to the transmission or power transfer unit
will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
 Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously
mentioned requirements can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
E T H
MERGENCY OW OOKS
I E
F QUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be two
mounted in the front fascia/bumper and one in the rear
fascia/bumper. The rear tow hook will be located on the
driver's side of the vehicle.
Front Tow Hooks
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