STARTING AND OPERATING
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level
ground, with the engine running. Apply the
parking brake.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. The
driver's door must be closed (or the driver's
seat belt buckled) so that the transmission will
remain in NEUTRAL when the brake pedal is
released.
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure
the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
4. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push
and hold the recessed transfer case N
(Neutral) button (at the center of the transfer
case switches). The N (Neutral) indicator light
will illuminate, and remain lit, when the shift to
N (Neutral) is complete. After the shift is
completed and the N (Neutral) light stays on,
release the N (Neutral) button.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
7. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and
ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the transmission in
DRIVE.
9. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Apply the
parking brake. Turn off the engine. For vehicles
with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™, push and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button until the engine
shuts off. The transmission will automatically
select PARK when the engine is turned off.
10. Turn the ignition off.
11. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a
suitable tow bar.
12. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do
not start the engine.
13. Release the parking brake.
14. Turn the ignition OFF.
NOTE:
Steps 2 and 3 are requirements that must be
met before pushing the N (Neutral) button, and
must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not
met before pushing the N (Neutral) button or are
no longer met during the shift, the N (Neutral)
indicator light will flash continuously until all
requirements are met or until the N (Neutral)
button is released.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a
shift to take place and for the position indicator
lights to be operable. If the ignition is not in the
ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and
no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
A flashing N (Neutral) position indicator light
indicates that shift requirements have not been
met.
If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
the engine should be started and left running for
a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the doors
closed) at least once every 24 hours. This
process allows the air suspension to adjust the
vehicle’s ride height to compensate for
temperature effects.
Shifting Out Of N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for normal usage:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving
it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine. Apply the parking brake. Shift
the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push
and hold the recessed transfer case N
(Neutral) button (at the center of the transfer
case switches).
5. When the N (Neutral) indicator light turns off,
release the N (Neutral) button.
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