Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 14
CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.
(6) Allow battery in disabled vehicle to charge to
at least 12.4 volts (75% charge) before attempting to
start engine. If engine does not start within 15 sec-
onds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool
(15 min.), before cranking again.
DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:
•
Disconnect BLACK cable clamp from engine
ground on disabled vehicle.
•
When
using
a
Booster
vehicle,
disconnect
BLACK cable clamp from battery negative terminal.
Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery positive
terminal.
•
Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery posi-
tive terminal on disabled vehicle.
TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (SLING-TYPE)
WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION (AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE
GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.
2WD XJ vehicles can be towed with the front
wheels on the surface for extended distances at
speeds not exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph). If the vehicle
is equipped with a factory installed trailer tow pack-
age, use a SAE approved wheel lift device.
(1) Attach J-hooks around the axle shaft tube out-
board of the shock absorber.
(2) Place the sling crossbar under and forward of
the bumper.
(3) Attach safety chains around the frame rails.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to
unlock the steering wheel.
(5) Secure steering wheel in the straight ahead
position with a clamp device designed for towing.
(6) Verify that steering components are in good
condition.
(7) Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT)
(1) Raise front of vehicle off ground and install tow
dollies under front wheels.
(2) Attach wheel lift to rear wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-
mission) or fist gear (manual transmission).
TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED
To prevent damage to front fascia components, use
only a Wheel-Lift type towing device or Flat-Bed
hauling equipment.
If using the wheel-lift towing method:
(1) Raise rear of vehicle off ground and install tow
dollies under rear wheels.
(2) Attach wheel lift to front wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-
mission) or fist gear (manual transmission).
FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that a
4WD vehicle be transported on a flat bed device. A
wheel lift or sling type device can be used provided
all wheels are lifted off the ground using tow dollies.
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory installed
trailer tow package, use a SAE approved wheel lift
device.
WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION (AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE
GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).
TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (SLING TYPE)
(1) Raise front of vehicle off ground and install tow
dollies under front wheels.
(2) Attach J-hooks around rear axle shaft tube out-
board of shock absorber.
(3) Place sling crossbar under and forward of
bumper.
(4) Attach safety chains around frame rails.
(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF position to unlock
steering wheel.
(6) Secure steering wheel in the straight ahead
position with a clamp device designed for towing.
(7) Shift transfer case to neutral.
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
XJ
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)