Jeep Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

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CAUTION! (Continued)
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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 if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in
the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) 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.
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be
certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU-
TRAL (N) before recreational towing to pre-
vent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Shift
automatic transmission into PARK.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
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 automatic transmission into NEU-
TRAL or press the clutch pedal on a manual
transmission.
6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar
object, press and hold the recessed transfer
case N (Neutral) button (located above the
selector switch) for four seconds, until the light
behind 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.
7. After the shift is completed and the NEU-
TRAL light comes on, release the NEUTRAL
button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
10. Release the brake pedal and clutch pedal
on manual transmission for five seconds and
ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
11. Turn OFF the engine and leave the ignition
switch in the unlocked OFF position.
12. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Neutral Switch
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