Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015, Operating Information Manual

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CAUTION! (Continued)
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Before recreational towing, perform the
procedure outlined under “Shifting into
NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the power
transfer unit is fully in NEUTRAL (N). Oth-
erwise, internal damage will result.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Damage from improper towing 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.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the power
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position
without first fully engaging the parking brake.
The NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from the pow-
ertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even
if the transmission is in PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be
certain that the power transfer unit is fully in
NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to
prevent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift
the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN po-
sition, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press
and hold the recessed NEUTRAL (N) button
(located by the selector switch) for four sec-
onds. The light behind the NEUTRAL (N)
symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress.
The light will stop blinking (stay on solid)
when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete.
Neutral Switch
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