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Towing Tips — Autom atic Transmission
The “D” range can be selected when tow ing. However, if
frequ ent shifting occurs while in this range, the ”Tow/
Haul” mode (if equ ipped) or a lower gear range shou ld
be selected .
Towing Tips — Electron ic Speed Con trol (If
Equipped)
−
Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy load s.
− When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drop s greater than 10 mph (16 km/ h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed .
NOTE: Using the ”Tow/ Haul” mode (if equ ipped) or a
lower gear range while operating the vehicle und er
heavy operating cond itions will improve perform ance
and extend transm ission life by red ucing excessive shift-
ing and heat build up. This action will also provid e better
engine braking.
− Use speed control in flat terrain and with light load s to
maxim ize fuel efficiency.
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Towing Tips — Coolin g System
To red uce potential for engine and transm ission over-
heating, take the follow ing actions:
The autom atic transm ission fluid and filter shou ld be
changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than
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Cit y Driving
45
minu tes of continu ous operation. Refer to the “Main-
When stop ped for short period s of time, put transm ission
in N (Neutral) and increase engine idle speed .
tenance Sched ule” in Section 8 of this manu al for trans-
mission fluid change intervals.
−
Reduce speed .
Highw ay Driving
NOTE: Check the autom atic transm ission fluid level
before tow ing.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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