Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Jeep Grand Cherokee User Manual

UTILITY
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing is not allowed.
Quadra-Trac I® (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a NEUTRAL position
in the transfer case.
Quadra-Trac II® /Quadra-Drive® II /Selec-Terrain™ Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:
The transfer case must be in the NEUTRAL position, and the transmission must
be in the PARK position for recreational towing.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL
• Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing:
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK. Turn the
engine off.
• For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, remove the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button
and use the Key Fob to complete this procedure.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
• Press and hold the brake pedal and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
• Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case
N (Neutral) button for four seconds, until the light next to the N symbol starts to
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 display on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information
Center).
• Start the engine and shift the transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
• Turn the engine off and firmly apply the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission into PARK and remove the Key Fob.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar and release the
parking brake.
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