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STARTING AND OPERATING 221
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,
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 Standard 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 ballpoint pen or similar object. Other
models have 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. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
7. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure
that there is no vehicle movement.
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.
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.
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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