Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual page 237

CAUTION! (Continued)
• Before recreational towing, perform the
procedure outlined under "Shifting Into
NEUTRAL" to be certain that the transfer
case is fully in NEUTRAL. Otherwise, inter-
nal damage will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmis-
sion 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)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in
the N (Neutral) position without first fully en-
gaging 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 move, even if the
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.
2. Turn OFF the engine.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift the automatic transmission into NEU-
TRAL or depress the clutch pedal on a manual
transmission.
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 7 and 8 with automatic trans-
mission in DRIVE or manual transmission in first
gear.
10. Turn OFF the engine and leave the ignition
switch in the unlocked OFF position.
11. Firmly apply the parking brake.
12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place
manual transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral).
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