Jeep 2014 Wrangler, Owner'S Manual

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Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL
(N), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK,
and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in
NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle, internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
•
Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the
transfer case.
•
Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK
for recreational towing.
•
Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not
in Neutral) for recreational towing.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•
Before recreational towing, perform the procedure
outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to be
certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL
(N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
•
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
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