2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee User Guide

UTILITYTRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)Engine/Model Model GCWR (GrossCombined Wt. Rating)Frontal Area Max. GTW (GrossTrailer Wt.)Max. TrailerTongue Wt. (SeeNote)3.6L 4x2 10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)3.6L 4x4 10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)5.7L 4x2 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg)5.7L 4x4 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo,and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.• If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling ofyour vehicle.NOTE: Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).60