2006 JEEP WRANGLER recreation towing

Tire Chains ...........................228

Tire Rotation Recommendations ............228

Fuel Requirements ......................229
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................230
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............230
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................231
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................231
▫ Fuel System Cautions ..................232
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..............232

Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................233
▫ Locking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) —
If Equipped .........................235

Trailer Towing .........................236
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............236
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............238
▫ Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .........239
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............240
▫ Towing Requirements ..................242
▫ Towing Tips .........................246

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 248
▫ Shifting Into Neutral (N) ................248
▫ Shifting Out Of Neutral (N) ..............250
STARTING AND OPERATING 181
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4H Position
Four Wheel Drive High Range — Locks the front and rear
driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose,
slippery road surfaces.
NOTE: This range should not be used during dry
pavement operation.
N (Neutral) Position
Neutral — Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts
from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind
another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in Sec-
tion 5 of this manual. (See page 248 for more
information.)
4L Position
Four Wheel Drive Low Range — Locks the front and rear
driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maxi-
mum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces
only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Shifting Procedure
2H to 4H or 4H to 2H
Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the
vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion,
shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the
vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/
disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera-
tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant
force when shifting the transfer case lever.
4H to 4L or 4L to 4H
With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift
an automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or depress the
clutch pedal on a manual transmission. While the vehicle
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Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in neutral and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
refer to Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
recreational towing.
NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu-
tral) for recreational towing.
Shifting Into Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
248 STARTING AND OPERATING

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 automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or de-
press clutch pedal on manual transmission.
3. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral).
4. Start engine.
5. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual
transmission into gear.
6. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement. 7. Shut the engine off and place the ignition key into the
unlocked OFF position.
8. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park).
9. Apply parking brake.
10. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
11. Release parking brake.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-
mission 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 step s7–8
above).
STARTING AND OPERATING 249
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Radio (Sound Systems).................154,160
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 296
Rear Window Defroster ................... 139
Rear Window Features .................... 139
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 140
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 52
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 58
Recreational Towing ...................... 248
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 248
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 250
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 230
Refrigerant ............................ 281
Release, Hood ........................... 62
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 65
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 309
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 270
Replacement Tires ....................... 226
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 343 Restraints, Child
......................... 34
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 19
Rotation, Tires .......................... 228
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 46
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 47
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 343
Safety Information, Tire ................... 213
Safety Tips ............................. 45
Satellite Radio .......................... 167
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 171
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 318
Seat Belts .............................. 20
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 25
And Pregnant Women ................... 26
Child Restraint ....................... 34,42
Extender ............................. 26
Front Seat ............................ 20
Maintenance .......................... 301
358 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 240
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 194
Towing ............................ 236,261
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 261
Guide .............................. 239
Recreational .......................... 248
Weight .............................. 239
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 198
Trailer Towing .......................... 236
Cooling System Tips .................... 248
Hitches .......................... 229,238
Minimum Requirements ................. 242
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 240
Wiring .............................. 245
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 239
Trailer Weight .......................... 239
Transfer Case ........................... 295
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .............. 195
Maintenance .......................... 295 Transmission
Automatic ........................... 188
Maintenance ....................... 292,294
Manual ............................. 185
Shifting ............................. 185
Transporting Pets ........................ 44
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 225
Trip Odometer .......................... 150
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 150
Turn Signals .................... 66,147,311,313
Underhood Fuses ........................ 307
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 345
Upholstery Care ........................ 300
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 289
Variance, Compass ....................... 55
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 8
Vehicle Loading ......................... 218
INDEX 361
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