Jeep Cherokee (KL): Trailer towing

In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.

To maintain the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.

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Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver's side door or pillar. This label cont ...

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The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicl ...

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Brake System Warning Light. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light The red "Brake SystemWarning Light" will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the "Brake System Warning Light" remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not fu ...