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.
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
3. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral). Refer to
“Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section. Start en-
gine.
4. Shift transmission into D (Drive).
5. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.6. Shut the engine OFF and place the ignition key into
the unlocked OFF position.
7. Shift transmission into P (Park).
8. Apply parking brake.
9. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
10. Release parking brake.
CAUTION!
Transmission damage may occur if the transmission
is shifted into P (Park) with the transfer case in N
(Neutral) and the engine running. With the transfer
case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is OFF
prior to shifting the transmission into P (Park) (refer
to steps7–8above).
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Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Turn the ignition key to the unlocked OFF position.
2. Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
3. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. Refer to
“Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section.
4. Shift transmission into P (Park).
5. Start the engine.
6. Shift transmission into D (Drive).
NOTE:When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral),
turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear
clash.WARNING!
You or others could be injured 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 move
regardless of the transmission position. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on
your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
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