What is Procedure to Tow 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 on Tow Dolly
Updated 07/20/2026 | Published 07/10/2019
Question:
I looked up the owners manual of your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and found the following as instructions for towing the vehicle with a tow dolly: 1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly. 3. Apply the parking brake. Place transmission in PARK. Turn the engine OFF. 4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the engine. 6. Press and hold the brake pedal. 7. Release the parking brake. 8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal.
asked by: Tim
Expert Reply:
I looked up the owners manual of your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and found the following as instructions for towing the vehicle with a tow dolly:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place transmission in PARK. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal.
Ron H.
7/17/2026
I don't think the would be correct for the 4WD. It looks like it would be for FWD only. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Jameson C.
7/20/2026
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Tim
7/10/2019
I looked up the owners manual of your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and found the following as instructions for towing the vehicle with a tow dolly: 1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly. 3. Apply the parking brake. Place transmission in PARK. Turn the engine OFF. 4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the engine. 6. Press and hold the brake pedal. 7. Release the parking brake. 8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal.