Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac
II /Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel
Drive Models
The transfer case must be shifted into NEU-
TRAL (N) and the transmission must be placed
in PARK for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL
(N) selection button is adjacent to the transfer
case selector switch. Shifts into and out of
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) can take place with
the selector switch in any mode position.
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.
• Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe dam-
age to the transfer case.
• The transmission must be placed in PARK
for recreational towing.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
• Before recreational towing, perform the
procedure outlined under “Shifting into
NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the trans-
fer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N). Other-
wise, internal damage will result.
• Failure to follow these procedures can
cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on
tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face
bar will be damaged. Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in
the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain
and will allow the vehicle to move, even if the
transmission is in PARK. The parking brake
should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be
certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU-
TRAL (N) before recreational towing to pre-
vent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and
shift the transmission to PARK.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dan-
gerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack
and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never get any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool
for changing tires only. The jack should not
be used to lift the vehicle for service pur-
poses. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm, level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery
areas.
Jack LocationThe scissor-type jack and tire changing tools
are located in rear cargo area, below the load
floor.
Spare Tire StowageThe spare tire is stowed under the load floor in
the rear cargo area.
Preparations for Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
Avoid ice or slippery surfaces.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle closest to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front
and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite of
the jacking position. For
example, if changing
the right front tire, block
the left rear wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
7. For vehicle equipped with Quadra-Lift refer
to “Quadra-Lift — If Equipped” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information on disabling
automatic leveling.
Jack Storage Location
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Odometer..................159
Trip ....................159
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) .....218
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) .....218
Oil Change Indicator ...........171
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .......171
Oil, Engine .................274
Capacity .................297
Change Interval .............274
Diesel ..................275
Dipstick .................274
Filter ...................276
Identification Logo ...........274
Materials Added to ...........276
Recommendation .......274,275,297
Synthetic .................275
Viscosity ............... 275,297
Onboard Diagnostic System .......273
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .....6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ..........67
Overdrive ..................208
Overdrive OFF Switch ...........208
Overhead Console .............139
Overheating, Engine .........163,258
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .....6Paint Care
.................287
Paint Damage ...............287
Park Sense System, Rear .........132
Parking Brake ...............222
Personal Settings .............177
Pets ......................54
Pets, Transporting ..............54
Phone, Cellular ...............74
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect ) ......74
Polishing and Waxing ...........287
Power Door Locks ................20
Lift Gate ..................27
Mirrors ...................68
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 144
Seats .................. 94,96
Steering ............... 220,221
Sunroof ............... 140,142
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . 115
Windows ..................24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .....36
Preparation for Jacking ..........259
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................34
Programmable Electronic Features ....177Programming Transmitters(Remote Keyless Entry)
...........17
Quadra-Trac ................210
Radial Ply Tires ..............231
Radio Operation ..............185
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........181
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......114
Rear Axle (Differential) ..........284
Rear Camera ................138
Rear Cross Path ...............72
Rear Cupholder ..............146
Rear Fog Lights ..............163
Rear Park Sense System .........132
Rear Seat, Folding .............101
Rear Window Defroster ..........151
Rear Window Features ..........150
Rear Wiper/Washer ............150
Rearview Mirrors ..............67
Recorder, Event Data ............45
Recreational Towing ............251
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ....................252
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ....................254
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