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STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while being
towed.
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow
bar on your vehicle. The fascia/bumper face
bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into N (NEUTRAL)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the power
transfer unit in the N (NEUTRAL) position without
first fully engaging the parking brake. The 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, unless the vehicle is otherwise
secured (for example, when attached to the tow
vehicle).
Use the following procedure to shift the 4WD
system into N (NEUTRAL).
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain
that the power transfer unit 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, and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but
do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push
and hold the recessed 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.
Neutral Button
7. After the shift is completed and the N
(NEUTRAL) light stays on, release the N
(NEUTRAL) button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and
ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
12. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
13. Apply the parking brake.
14. Shift the transmission into PARK, turn the
engine off, and remove the key fob.
15. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a
suitable tow bar.
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