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STARTING AND OPERATING
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5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for
towing, to secure the front wheels in the
straight position.
R
ECREATIONAL
T
OWING
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F
OUR
-W
HEEL
D
RIVE
M
ODELS
NOTE:
The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral)
for recreational towing. The transmission must be
shifted into PARK for recreational towing. Refer to
the following for the proper transfer case N
(Neutral) shifting procedure for your vehicle.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
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.
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 N (Neutral). To be certain the
transfer case is fully in N (Neutral), perform the
procedure outlined under “Shifting Into N
(Neutral)”. Internal transmission damage will
result, if the transfer case is not in N (Neutral)
during towing.
The transmission must be in PARK for recre
-
ational towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released,
and remains released, while being towed.
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 fascia/bumper-mounted
clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The fascia/
bumper face bar will be damaged.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N
(Neutral) position disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will
allow the vehicle to roll, even if the transmission
is in PARK. The parking brake should always be
applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain
that the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral)
before recreational towing to prevent damage to
internal parts.