Before you get too far down the path of towing your Grand Cherokee, please make sure that your new rig will handle the weight along with all of your cargo and has the power to get it up mountainssafely. . Your new rig isn't very large and the GC is ...
Never never never step on the stairs until they are fully extended. You will ruin your step motor in a heartbeat ( don't ask me how I know). Also be prepared to get grief on a warranty claim for this issue.