Towing requirements – Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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Towing Requirements

To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended.

CAUTION!

Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles

(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.

Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a

trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.

Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the

proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer,
never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.

WARNING!

Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer

and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.

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