
Jeep Cherokee
Owners Manual
Starting and operating
Tire chains (traction devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
- Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer
- Use on Front Tires Only
- Due to limited clearance, the following traction devices
are recommended:
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
- Original equipment 225/60R17 and 225/55R18 tire
sizes are not chainable.
- The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R17 tires on size 17 x 7.0 ET41 wheels.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models without
a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
- Original equipment 225/65R17 and 225/60R18 tire
sizes are not chainable.
- The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R17 tires on size 17 x 7.0 ET41 wheels.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with a
Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
- The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with 225/
65R17 and 225/60R18 tires.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk Models
- The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 225/65R17 tires on size 17 x 7.5 ET31 wheels.
CAUTION!
- Use on Front Tires Only
- Damage to Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models may
result if tire chains or traction devices are used with
original equipment size tires.
- Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models without
a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit may result if tire chains or traction devices
are used with original
equipment size tires.
- Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk
Models may result if tire chains or traction devices
are used with original equipment size tires.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
- Because of restricted traction device clearance between
tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condition
are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove
the damaged parts of the device before further use
- Install device as tightly as possible and then retighten
after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
- Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
- Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
- Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement.
- Observe the traction device manufacturer's instructions
on the method of installation, operating
speed, and conditions for use. Always use the
suggested operating speed of the device manufacturer's
if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
- Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
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