2022 Jeep Wrangler Owners Manual - Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)

RECREATIONAL TOWING — FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

Note:

The transfer case must be shifted into (N) Neutral, automatic transmission must be in PARK, and manual transmission must be in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.

CAUTION:

• 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 the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer case.

• Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK for recreational towing.

• Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.

• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting Into (N) Neutral” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in (N) Neutral. Otherwise, internal damage will result.

• 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.

• Do not use a fascia/bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.

SHIFTING INTO (N) NEUTRAL

Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing:

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 automatic transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission is in gear). The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.

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 automatic 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.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level ground.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or press the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.

4. Turn the engine off.

5. Shift the transfer case lever into (N) Neutral.

6. Start the engine.

7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.

8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.

9. Repeat steps seven and eight with automatic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmission in FIRST gear.

10. Turn the engine off.

11. Firmly apply the parking brake.

12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL).

    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.

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.

6. Turn the engine off.

7. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position.

   Note:

   When shifting the transfer case out of (N) Neutral, the engine should remain off to avoid gear clash.

8. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in NEUTRAL.

9. Release the brake pedal.

10. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.

11. Start the engine.

12. Press and hold the brake pedal.

13. Release the parking brake.

14. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally.