130 STARTING AND OPERATING
RECREATIONAL TOWING — ALL-WHEEL
D
RIVE MODELS (SINGLE-SPEED
T
RANSFER CASE)
Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not
have a N (Neutral) position in the transfer case.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer
provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.
RECREATIONAL TOWING — ALL-WHEEL
D
RIVE MODELS (TWO-SPEED TRANSFER
C
ASE)
The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral) and the
transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing. The
N (Neutral) selection button is adjacent to the transfer
case selector switch. Shifts into and out of transfer case N
(Neutral) can take place with the selector switch in any
position. There is a Mopar® Flat Tow Harness kit available
to enable the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) while flat
towing the vehicle, to provide more front axle stability. See
an authorized dealer for more information and
installation.
NOTE:
If the Mopar® Flat Tow Harness kit is installed, the EPS will
use power from the battery to keep the EPS powered
during a flat tow. A battery charging system is recom-
mended so that the battery is not depleted over a long trip.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level ground,
with the engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
DO NOT dolly tow any AWD vehicle. Towing with only
one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) will
cause severe transmission and/or transfer case
damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the
ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer).
Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle
backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer
case.
The transmission must be in PARK for recreational
towing.
Before recreational towing, be certain that the
transfer case is fully in N (Neutral)
Ú page 130.
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on
your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed 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 roll, even if the
transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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.
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