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6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow-
ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight
position.
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.
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
QUADRA-TRAC I (SINGLE-SPEED
TRANSFER CASE) FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODELS
Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do
not have a N (Neutral) position in the transfer case.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer
provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the previous
requirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
QUADRA–TRAC II/QUADRA–DRIVE
II FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral) and
the transmission must be in PARK (P) for recreational
towing. The N (Neutral) selection button is located by
the selector switch.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT dolly tow any four-wheel drive vehicle. Tow-
ing 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 a forward direction. Towing this vehicle
backwards can cause severe damage to the trans-
fer case.
•
The transmission must be in PARK for recreational
towing.
•
Before recreational towing, perform the procedure
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 previous
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 bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
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 park-
ing brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position dis-
engages 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 recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
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.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspen-
sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride
Height.
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