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R
ECREATIONAL
T
OWING
— T
WO
-W
HEEL
D
RIVE
M
ODELS
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will
result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is
allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.
This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure the
vehicle is set to Standard Ride Height.
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following
the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place automatic
transmission in PARK.
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.
R
ECREATIONAL
T
OWING
—
F
OUR
-W
HEEL
D
RIVE
M
ODELS
NOTE:
Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases
must be shifted into N (Neutral) for recreational towing.
Automatic transmissions must be shifted into PARK for
recreational towing. Refer to the following for the proper
transfer case N (Neutral) 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 transmission, 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.
CAUTION!
Before recreational towing, the transfer case must
be in N (Neutral). To be certain the transfer case is
fully in N (Neutral), perform the procedure outlined
under “Shifting Into N (Neutral)”. Internal transmis
-
sion damage will result, if the transfer case is not in
N (Neutral) during towing.
The transmission must be placed in PARK for recre
-
ational towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously listed
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.
CAUTION!
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