
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X4
WARNING: Do not disconnect thebattery when recreationally towing yourvehicle. This prevents the transfer casefrom shifting properly and could causethe vehicle to roll, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
WARNING: Placing the transfercase in its neutral position could causeyour vehicle to freely roll. Make sure youpress and hold the brake pedal and thevehicle is in a secure, safe position whenyou place the transfer case in its neutralposition.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure that you donot damage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with allwheels on the ground by placing thetransfer case in its neutral position andengaging the recreational tow feature.Perform the following steps afterpositioning your vehicle behind the towvehicle and properly securing themtogether.
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:Failure to put the transfer case in itsneutral position can damage vehiclecomponents.
Note: You can check the towing status atany time by opening the driver door orturning the ignition to the accessory or onposition.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral appears in theinstrument cluster display to confirm youcan recreationally tow your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has an anti-theftalarm, make sure you switch perimetersensing on when towing. See Setting theAlarm Security Level (page 104).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Place your vehicle in accessory modeby pressing the push button ignitionswitch once without pressing the brakepedal or by turning the ignition key tothe on position.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Press the 2H button on the four-wheeldrive mode control.
4.Shift the transmission into neutral (N).
5.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
6.Select Neutral Tow.
7.Press and hold the OK button until aconfirmation message appears in theinformation display.
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12V Battery.....................................................45612V Battery Precautions..................................456Battery Management SystemLimitations.......................................................457Changing the 12V Battery...............................457How Does the Battery ManagementSystem Work...................................................457Recycling and Disposing of the 12VBattery..............................................................458Resetting the Battery Sensor........................458What Is the Battery ManagementSystem..............................................................45712V Battery – Troubleshooting...............45912V Battery – Information Messages.........45912V Battery – Warning Lamps......................459
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360 Degree Camera...................................290360 Degree Camera Settings.......................292360 Degree Camera Guide Lines...........291360 Degree Camera Precautions.........290360 Degree Camera Settings.................292Switching the 360 Degree Camera On andOff.......................................................................292Switching the 360 Degree CameraView...................................................................292
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................238
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911 Assist............................................................67911 Assist Videos............................................68
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A/CSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control..............152See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................156About This Publication..................................21
ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................249Accessing Apps.............................................575Accessing Navigation.................................579Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition........................................................209Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen.................................146Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen..................................146Accessories....................................................585Adaptive Cruise Control............................296Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting...........................................309Lane Centering...................................................303Predictive Speed Assist..................................306Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting...........................................308Adaptive Cruise Control AutomaticCancellation...............................................299Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......303Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations...................................................297Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions.................................................296Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.......................................309Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages........................................................309Adaptive Cruise Control Videos..............310Adaptive Front Lighting..............................124How Does Adaptive Front LightingWork....................................................................124Switching Adaptive Front Lighting On andOff........................................................................125Adjustable Pedals..........................................112Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors...................132Adjusting the Headlamps........................460Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness.....................................................127Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode.........................................374Adjusting the Map.......................................579Changing the Format of the Map................579Zooming the Map In and Out........................579Adjusting the Pedals.....................................112Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................53Adjusting the Seatbelt Length..................54
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Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................53Adjusting the Sound Settings.................554Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Volume................................554Aid Mode..........................................................319How Does Aid Mode Work..............................319What Is Aid Mode...............................................319Airbag Precautions........................................59Airbags................................................................57Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control..............152See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................156Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification..............................................536Alert and Aid Mode......................................319How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work...........319What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................319Alert Mode.......................................................318Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity.............................................................319How Does Alert Mode Work...........................318What Is Alert Mode............................................318Alexa Built-In.................................................567Alexa Built-In Requirements....................567Alexa Built-In Settings...............................567AM/FM Radio................................................555AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................555Selecting a Radio Station...............................555Ambient Lighting...........................................127Adjusting Ambient Lighting.............................127Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff........................................................................127Anti-Lock Braking System........................249Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations......................................................249Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................103Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System........104Disarming the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem..............................................................104
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork...................................................................103What Are the Inclination Sensors................104What Are the Interior Sensors.......................103What Is the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................103What Is the Battery Backup Alarm..............104What Is the Perimeter Alarm.........................103Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........104Setting the Alarm Security Level..................104Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................104What are the Alarm Security Levels...........104What Is Ask on Exit............................................104Appendices....................................................703Applying the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................253Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency...................................................253App Precautions...........................................575App Requirements.......................................575Apps..................................................................575Audio System................................................553AM/FM Radio......................................................555Audio System – Troubleshooting................559Digital Radio........................................................556Satellite Radio.....................................................557Audio System Precautions.......................553Audio System – Troubleshooting.........559Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................559Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror....................131Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.........................................................131What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror....................................................................131Auto Hold.......................................................266Auto Hold Indicators..................................266Autolamps.......................................................118Autolamp Settings..............................................118What Are Autolamps.........................................118Autolock............................................................82Autolock Requirements.....................................82What Is Autolock..................................................82Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................254Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................423Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................423
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps....................460Headlamps.......................................................117Adjusting the Level of the Headlamps.........117Headlamp Indicators..........................................117Using the High Beam Headlamps.................117Headlamps – Troubleshooting.................117Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................117Head Up Display............................................147Head Up Display – Troubleshooting...........148Head Up Display Settings..........................147Head Up Display –Troubleshooting.........................................148Head Up Display – InformationMessages..........................................................148Heated Seats.................................................168Heated Seat Precautions................................168Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................168HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control..............152See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................156Hill Descent Control....................................277Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................278Hill Descent Control Indicator..................277Hill Descent Control Precautions...........277Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................278Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................278Hill Descent Control Videos.....................278Hill Start Assist.............................................265Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.............265Hill Start Assist Precautions....................265Hill Start Assist –Troubleshooting........................................265Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................265Hill Start Assist Videos..............................265Hitches.............................................................359Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch.................................361
Hooking Up a Trailer Using aWeight-Distributing Hitch.........................360Installing a Hitch................................................359Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.........440Horn....................................................................110How Does 911 Assist Work..........................67How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work....................................296How Does Auto Hold Work......................266How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work...............................................327How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork...............................................................335How Does Cross Traffic BrakingWork...............................................................262How Does Drive Mode ControlWork.................................................................311How Does Driver Alert Work....................346How Does Easy Entry and ExitWork................................................................90How Does Exit Warning Work.................332How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work.......238How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................277How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........265How Does Onboard Scales Work..........384How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................338How Does Reverse Brake AssistWork..............................................................258How Does Smart Hitch Work..................382How Does Speed Sign RecognitionWork..............................................................348How Does Stability Control Work..........270How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork..............................................................290How Does the Diesel Particulate FilterWork................................................................221How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work.......................................245How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork................................................................317How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work................................................174How Does the Safety Canopy™Work.................................................................58
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How Does the Selective CatalyticReduction System Work........................226How Does the Speed Limiter Work.......316How Does Traction Control Work.........268How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork..............................................................386How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork...............................................................378How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork...............................................................401How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork...............................................................377How Do Personal Profiles Work..............577How Do the Front Airbags Work...............57How Do the Side Airbags Work.................57Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification.....................................546Hydraulic Power Steering.........................279Checking the Hydraulic Power SteeringFluid...................................................................280Hydraulic Power Steering Guidelines.........279Locating the Hydraulic Power Steering FluidReservoir..........................................................280
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Icon GlossarySee: Symbols Glossary.......................................23IconsSee: Symbols Glossary.......................................23Identifying Fuse Types...............................439Identifying the Audio Unit........................553Identifying the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................587Identifying the Climate ControlUnit..................................................................152Idle Timer........................................................207How Does Idle Timer Work.............................207Idle Timer Precautions....................................208Idle Timer Settings...........................................208What is Idle Timer..............................................207Ignition Switch..............................................202Inflating the Tires........................................490Information On Demand Screen...........564Information on the Tire Sidewall...........479Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............494Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................494
Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems...........................................................498Installing Child Restraints..........................40Attaching the Front Seat Tether Strap........45Attaching the Rear Seat Tether Strap..........46Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................45Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................44Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................44Using Seatbelts....................................................40Using Tether Straps.............................................45Instrument Cluster Display.......................143Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen...............144Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.................143Instrument Cluster Indicators..................140Instrument Cluster.......................................136Fuel Gauge.............................................................137Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen..................................137Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen...................................136Instrument Cluster WarningLamps............................................................139Instrument Panel............................................32Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.........372Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting.............................................375Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions..................................................372Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................375Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions.....................376Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages.................................375Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerVideos............................................................376Intentionally Exceeding the Set SpeedLimit................................................................316Interior Air Quality........................................160Interior Bulbs................................................468Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................468Interior Fuse Box..........................................435Accessing the Interior Fuse Box...................435
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