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NOTE:
Steps 1 through 3 are requirements that must be
met before pushing the N (Neutral) button, and
must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not
met before pushing the N (Neutral) button or are
no longer met during the shift, the N (Neutral) indi-
cator light will flash continuously until all require-
ments are met or until the N (Neutral) button is
released.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a
shift to take place and for the position indicator
lights to be operable. If the ignition is not in the
ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
A flashing N (Neutral) position indicator light indi-
cates that shift requirements have not been met.
4. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold
the recessed transfer case N (Neutral) button
(located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The
light behind the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid)
when the shift to N (Neutral) is complete. A “FOUR
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will
appear in the instrument cluster.
N (Neutral) Button
5. After the shift is completed and the N (Neutral) light
stays on, release the N (Neutral) button.
6. Shift the transmission into REVERSE or DRIVE.
7. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure
that there is no vehicle movement.
8. Press and hold the brake pedal. Shift the
transmission back into NEUTRAL.
9. Firmly apply the parking brake.
10. With the transmission and transfer case in NEUTRAL,
push and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until
the engine turns off.
11. Place the transmission gear selector in PARK.
Release the brake pedal.
12. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (without
pressing the brake pedal) to turn the ignition to the
OFF mode.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable
tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
Shifting Out Of N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it
connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be
met before pushing the N (Neutral) button, and
must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not
met before pushing the N (Neutral) button or are
no longer met during the shift, the N (Neutral) indi-
cator light will flash continuously until all require-
ments are met or until the N (Neutral) button is
released.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
transmission is shifted into 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 before
shifting the transmission into PARK.
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