Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 322
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or
farther than 30 miles (48 km) with rear
wheels on the ground can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all
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.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transfer case is operable, vehicles
with a two-
speed transfer case
may be towed (in the
forward direction, with
ALL
wheels on the
ground),
IF
the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N)
and the transmission is in
PARK
. Refer to
“Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for detailed instructions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer
case have no NEUTRAL position, and therefore
must
be towed with all four wheels
OFF
the
ground.
CAUTION!
•
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used.
Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case 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 transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying
the parking brake, before activating the
Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual
Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake
or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious in-
jury or death for those in or around the
vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as
a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is
available.
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