Jeep 2014 Cherokee - User Guide - Manual (Page 138)

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
4WD Models
Towing
Condition
Wheel OFF the
Ground
Front-Wheel
Drive (FWD)
Models
1-Speed
Power Transfer
Unit
2-Speed Power Trans-
fer Unit
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
See Instructions:
• Transmission in
PARK
• Power transfer unit
in NEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward
direction
Dolly Tow
Front OK
NOT
ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Rear
NOT
ALLOWED
NOT
ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK OK OK
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
• Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the front
wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
• Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
• Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
• Apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
• Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
• Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
Towing with the front wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe engine
and/or transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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