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224 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure
th
e vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift the transfer case into N (Neutral):
With manual shift transfer case, shift the
transfer case lever into N (Neutral).
With electronic shift transfer case, push and
hold the transfer case N (Neutral) button.
Some models have a small, recessed “N”
button (at the center of the transfer case
switches) that must be pushed using a ball
-
point pen or similar object. Other models
ha
ve a rectangular N (Neutral) switch,
below the rotary transfer case control knob.
The N (Neutral) indicator light will blink
while the shift is in progress. The light will
stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift
to N (Neutral) is complete. After the shift is
completed and the N (Neutral) light stays
on, release the N (Neutral) button.
5. Release the parking brake.
6
. S
hift the transmission into REVERSE.
7
. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and
e
nsure that there is no vehicle movement.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with automatic
transmission in DRIVE.
9. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Firmly
a
pply 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
t
ransmissions the shifter will automatically
select PARK when the engine is turned off.
11. Turn the ignition to the OFF mode, then cycle
t
he ignition to the ON/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.
NOTE:
With electronic shift transfer case:
Steps 2 through 3 are requirements that must
be met before pushing the N (Neutral) button,
and must continue to be met until the shift has
been completed. If any of these requirements
are not met before pushing the N (Neutral)
button or are no longer met during the shift, the
N (Neutral) indicator light will flash continuously
until all requirements are met or until the N
(Neutral) button is released.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a
shift to take place and for the position indicator
lights to be operable. If the ignition is not in the
ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and
no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
A flashing N (Neutral) position indicator light
indicates that shift requirements have not been
met.
If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
the engine should be started and left running for
a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the doors
closed) at least once every 24 hours. This
process allows the air suspension to adjust the
vehicle’s ride height to compensate for
temperature effects.
Shifting Out Of N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for normal usage:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving
it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4
. Start the engine. Shift the transmission into
N
EUTRAL.
With manual shift transfer case, shift the
transfer case lever to the desired position.
With electronic shift transfer case with
rotary selector switch, push and hold the
transfer case N (Neutral) button until the N
(Neutral) indicator light turns off. After the N
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