Note:
You may hear a noise as the transfer
case shifts out of its neutral position. This
is normal.
5. Make sure the instrument cluster displays Neutral Tow Disabled.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X2
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. You must recreational tow your
vehicle with all four wheels off the ground,
such as when using a car-hauling trailer.
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow
your vehicle. EMERGENCY TOWING
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Use the manual park release
procedure. See
Using Manual Park
Release (page 288). Failure to do so
may result in damage to the
transmission.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES Description
Message
The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicleis safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. With
your vehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and let the vehicle roll forward, up to
3 ft (1 m).
Shift Delayed Drive
Forward
The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicleis not safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
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Automatic Emergency Braking...............401
Switching Automatic Emergency Braking
On and Off...................................................... 402
What Is Automatic Emergency Braking.............................................................. 401
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button
Start...............................................................243
How Does Automatic Engine Stop Work................................................................... 243
Overriding Automatic Engine Stop.............244
Switching Automatic Engine Stop On and Off....................................................................... 243
What Is Automatic Engine Stop...................243
Automatic High Beam Control................152 Automatic High Beam Control
Indicators.......................................................... 154
Automatic High Beam Control Limitations........................................................ 153
Automatic High Beam Control Precautions...................................................... 153
Automatic High Beam Control Requirements.................................................. 153
How Does Automatic High Beam Control Work.................................................................... 152
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................... 154
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off....................................................... 154
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting.........................................154
Automatic High Beam Control – Information Messages................................. 154
Automatic Locking Mode............................65 Disengaging Automatic Locking
Mode.................................................................... 66
Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............66
What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................65
When to Use Automatic Locking Mode.................................................................... 65
Automatic Return to Park (P)................286 Automatic Return to Park (P)
Limitations....................................................... 287
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work.................................................................. 286
What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)...................................................................... 286Automatic Transmission............................281
Automatic Return to Park (P)......................286
Automatic Transmission Positions..............281
Manually Shifting Gears.................................. 283
Manual Park Release....................................... 288
Temporary Neutral Mode............................... 285
Automatic Transmission Positions
........281
Drive (D)................................................................. 281
Manual (M)........................................................... 281
Neutral (N)............................................................ 281
Park (P).................................................................. 281
Reverse (R)........................................................... 281
Automatic Transmission Precautions..................................................281
Auto Mode
......................................................188
Auto Mode Indicators....................................... 188
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................188
Switching Dual Mode On and Off................189
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................252 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........253
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
......................252
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................252
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................253
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions........................................................ 254
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages......................................................... 253
Autounlock.....................................................105 Autounlock Requirements.............................. 105
Switching Autounlock On and Off...............105
What Is Autounlock........................................... 105
Autowipers......................................................143 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain
Sensor
................................................................ 143
Autowipers Settings.......................................... 143
What Are Autowipers........................................ 143
Auxiliary Switches.......................................659
B
Base Warranty
...............................................661
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 519
Bed Extender...................................................115 Bed Extender Precautions................................ 115
Using the Bed Extender..................................... 116
Beginning a Voice Interaction................640
769
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