Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE - Trailer Towing; Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle; Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

TRAILER TOWING
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/
Transmission
Model Frontal Area
Maximum GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Maximum
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.4L/Automatic
with or without
Trailer Tow
Package
FWD or 4WD
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.2L/Automatic FWD or 4WD
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.2L/Automatic
with Trailer Tow
Package
FWD or 4WD
39.44 sq ft
(3.66 sq m)
4,500 lbs
(2 041 kg)
450 lbs
(204 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of oc-
cupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Load-
ing Information placard.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
4X4 Models
Towing
Condition
Wheels OFF
the Ground
Front-Wheel
Drive (FWD)
Models
1-Speed
Power Transfer
Unit
2-Speed Power
Transfer 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
NOTE:
•
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this
vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
• When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial
laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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