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4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the
dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key
fob.
6. Install a suitable clamping device,
designed for towing, to secure the front
wheels in the straight position.
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models
NOTE:
Both the manual shift and electronic shift
transfer cases must be shifted into
NEUTRAL (N) for recreational towing. Auto
-
matic transmissions must be shifted into
PARK for recreational towing. Refer to the
following for the proper transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) shifting procedure for your
vehicle.
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.
Do not disconnect the driveshaft
because fluid may leak from the trans
-
mission, causing damage to internal
parts.
CAUTION!
DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle.
Towing with only one set of wheels on
the ground (front or rear) will cause
severe transmission and/or transfer case
damage. Tow with all four wheels either
ON the ground, or OFF the ground (using
a vehicle trailer).
Tow only in the forward direction. Towing
this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the transfer case.
Before recreational towing, the transfer
case must be in NEUTRAL. To be certain
the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL,
perform the procedure outlined under
“Shifting Into NEUTRAL”. Internal
transmission damage will result, if the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL during
towing.
The transmission must be placed in
PARK for recreational towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft
because fluid will leak from the transfer
case, causing damage to internal parts.
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on
tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face
bar will be damaged.
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