Jeep Cherokee (KL): Trailer towing

Jeep Cherokee (KL) 2014 - 2023 Owners Manual > Starting and operating > 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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