Towing Tips - Jeep Wrangler 2011 Owner's Manual

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476 STARTING AND OPERATING

Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping

and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy

If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,

all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch

Automatic Transmission – If Equipped

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-

ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the

"O/D OFF" feature should be selected.

NOTE: Using "O/D OFF" while operating the vehicle

under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-

mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-

sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also

provide better engine braking.

The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be

changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than

45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to "Mainte-

nance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals.

NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level

before towing.

To reduce the potential for automatic transmission over-

heating, select the "O/D OFF" feature when driving in

hilly areas or shift the transmission to DRIVE position 2

on more severe grades. Refer to "Automatic Transmis-

information.

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