Jeep Grand Cherokee, User Manual

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• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
• Press and hold the brake pedal and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
• Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case
N (Neutral) button for four seconds, until the light next to the N symbol starts to blink,
indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift
to N (Neutral) is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message
will display on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center).
• Start the engine and shift the transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
• Turn the engine off and firmly apply the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission into PARK and remove the Key Fob.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar and release the
parking brake.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be lowered to the “Park” (lowest) level,
and have automatic leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the body) on a
trailer or a flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra-Lift™” in “Off-Road Capabilities” for
more information. If the vehicle cannot be lowered to the “Park” level (for example,
engine will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not the body). Failure
to follow these instructions may cause fault codes to be set and/or loss of proper
tie-down tension.
CAUTION!
• Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission
or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.
• It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully
in NEUTRAL before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The
transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts
from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move even if the transmission is
in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the
vehicle.
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