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208 STARTING AND OPERATING
(Continued)
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
F
OUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NOTE:
The transfer case must be shifted into (N) Neutral,
automatic transmission must be in PARK, and
manual transmission must be in gear (NOT in
NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
Shifting Into (N) Neutral
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level
ground.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the automatic transmission into
NEUTRAL or press the clutch pedal on a
manual transmission.
4. Turn the engine off.
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.
Automatic transmissions must be placed in
PARK for recreational towing.
Manual transmissions must be placed in gear
(not in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
Before recreational towing, perform the proce-
dure outlined under “Shifting Into (N) Neutral”
to be certain that the transfer case is fully in (N)
Neutral. Otherwise, internal damage will result.
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 use a fascia/bumper-mounted
clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper
face bar will be damaged.
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 automatic
transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission
is in gear). The parking brake should always be
applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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 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 (N) Neutral
before recreational towing to prevent damage to
internal parts.
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