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Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on
level ground, with the engine running.
Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride
Height.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL:
With manual shift transfer case, shift
the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL
(N)
With electronic shift transfer case,
push and hold the transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) button. Some models
have a small, recessed “N” button (at
the center of the transfer case
switches) that must be pushed using a
ballpoint pen or similar object. Other
models have a rectangular NEUTRAL
switch, below the rotary transfer case
control knob. The NEUTRAL (N) indi-
cator light will blink while the shift is
in progress. The light will stop blinking
(stay on solid) when the shift to
NEUTRAL (N) is complete. After the
shift is completed and the NEUTRAL
(N) light stays on, release the
NEUTRAL (N) 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 move
-
ment.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with automatic
transmission in DRIVE.
9. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
Firmly 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.
10.Shift the transmission into PARK. On
8-speed transmissions the shifter will
automatically select PARK when the
engine is turned off.
11.Turn the ignition to the OFF mode, then
cycle the ignition to the RUN mode and
back to the OFF mode. Remove the key
fob from the ignition.
12.Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle
using a suitable tow bar.
13.Release the parking brake.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed 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 roll, even if the
automatic 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
NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing
to prevent damage to internal parts.
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