5. Enable
Neutral Tow
by selecting
Settings
in the information display
menu.
6. Then select
Vehicle
.
7.
Then select
Neutral Tow
and follow
the instructions on screen.
Note:
If successfully completed, the
information display shows
NEUTRAL TOW
LEAVE IN N
or
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
. This
indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow
with all wheels on the ground.
Note:
If you do not see the message in the
display, you must switch the ignition off and
perform the procedure again from the
beginning.
Note:
You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts into its neutral position.
This is normal.
8. Leave the transmission in neutral (N)
and turn the ignition key as far as it can
go towards the off position. It does not
turn fully off when the transmission is
in neutral (N). If your vehicle has an
ignition key, you must leave the key in
the ignition when towing. To lock and
unlock your vehicle, use the keyless
entry keypad or an extra set of keys. If
your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine
START/STOP
button
once without pressing the brake pedal.
You do not need to leave your keys in
the vehicle. You can lock and unlock
your vehicle as you normally do.
9. Release the brake pedal.
WARNING:
Do not disconnect the
battery during recreational towing. It
prevents the transfer case from shifting
properly and may cause the vehicle to
roll, even if the transmission is in park
(P).
WARNING:
Shifting the transfer
case to its neutral position for
recreational towing may cause the
vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is
in park (P). It may injure the driver and
others. Make sure you press the foot
brake and the vehicle is in a secure, safe
position when you shift to neutral (N).
Note:
Failing to put the transfer case in its
neutral position may damage vehicle
components.
Note:
You can check the four-wheel-down
towing status at any time by opening the
driver door or by switching the ignition to the
accessory or on position and verifying the
confirmation message appears in the
cluster.
To exit four-wheel-down towing and return
the transfer case to the
2H
position:
1.
With your vehicle still properly secured
to the tow vehicle, switch the ignition
to the on position but do not start the
engine. If your vehicle has an ignition
key, turn the key to the on position. If
your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine
START/STOP
button
once without pressing the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission out of neutral
(N) and into any other gear.
4. Observe the messages on the
information display screen.
Note:
If completed successfully, the
instrument cluster displays
4X2
, and
Neutral Tow Disabled
.
Note:
If the indicator light and message do
not display, you must perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
Note:
You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts out of its neutral
position. This is normal.
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