2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee User Guide - Page 92

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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) 90 Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. (See Note) 500 lbs (227 kg) Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) UTILITY 40 sq ft 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) (3.72 sq m) 3.6L 4x4 10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg) 40 sq ft 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) (3.72 sq m) 5.7L 4x2 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg) (5.57 sq m) 5.7L 4x4 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg) (5.57 sq m) 6.4L * SRT8 10,400 lbs (4 717 kg) 40 sq ft 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) (3.72 sq m) * For SRT8 vehicles, do not tow a trailer when using the compact spare tire. Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. 3.6L 4x2 10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg) • If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. NOTE: Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).

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TRAILERTOWINGWEIGHTS(MAXIMUMTRAILERWEIGHTRATINGS)
Engine/Model
Model
GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L
4x2
10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg)
40 sq ft
(3.72 sq m)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
3.6L
4x4
10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg)
40 sq ft
(3.72 sq m)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
5.7L
4x2
13,100 lbs (5 942 kg)
60 sq ft
(5.57 sq m)
7,400 lbs (3 357 kg)
740 lbs (336 kg)
5.7L
4x4
13,100 lbs (5 942 kg)
60 sq ft
(5.57 sq m)
7,200 lbs (3 266 kg)
720 lbs (327 kg)
6.4L *
SRT8
10,400 lbs (4 717 kg)
40 sq ft
(3.72 sq m)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
* For SRT8 vehicles, do not tow a trailer when using the compact spare tire. Refer to local laws for maximum trailer
towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
• If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure
stable handling of your vehicle.
NOTE:
Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
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