2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 605

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 CAUTION! Do not use sling type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. Without The Key Fob If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. • The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). • The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km) for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed 8-speed transmission. with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only approved method of towing without the key fob is with If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to 15 miles (24 km), for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles prevent damage to the vehicle. (48 km) for 8-speed transmission, tow with the rear wheels Two-Wheel Drive Models OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground. 6