RECREATIONAL TOWING —
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is
allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.
This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shift the transmis-
sion into PARK.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow-
ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight
position.
CAUTION!
Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause
severe transmission damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
(SINGLE-SPEED TRANSFER 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.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously listed
requirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RECREATIONAL TOWING —
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
(TWO-SPEED TRANSFER CASE)
The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral) and
the transmission must be in PARK for recreational tow-
ing. 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 selec-
tor 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 pow-
ered during a flat tow. A battery charging system is rec-
ommended so that the battery is not depleted over a
long trip.
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)
page 125.
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously
listed requirements 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.
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