RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
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Towing Condition |
Wheels OFF The Ground |
Two-Wheel Drive Models |
Four-Wheel Drive Models Without 4-LO Range |
Four-Wheel Drive Models With 4-LO Range |
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Flat Tow |
NONE |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
See Instructions Transmission in PARK
Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
Tow in forward direction
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Dolly Tow |
Front |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
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Rear |
OK |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
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On Trailer |
ALL |
OK |
OK |
OK |
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be placed in Transport Mode before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra- Lift” in “Starting and Operating” for more information.
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspen- sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
If the vehicle cannot be placed in Transport mode (for
example, engine will not run), tie-downs should be fastened over the tires using specific straps (not to the body). Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is al- lowed 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:
(Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not have a NEUTRAL (N) 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.
The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is adjacent to the transfer case selector switch. Shifts into and out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N) can take place with the selector switch in any mode position.
DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD 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 a 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, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting into NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N). 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.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
behind the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in 6
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.
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will
appear in the instrument cluster.
NEUTRAL (N) Switch
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, then the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N) 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 NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indi- cates that shift requirements have not been met.
If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspen- sion, the engine should be started and left running for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the doors closed) at least once every 24 hours. This process allows the air suspension to adjust the vehicle’s ride height to compen- sate for temperature effects.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
NEUTRAL (N) Switch
(N) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the selector switch.
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N) 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 NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indi- cates that shift requirements have not been met.
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