Towing - 4Wd Models - Jeep 2009 Wrangler Owner's Manual

362 STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing – 4WD Models
NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu-
tral) for recreational towing.
Shifting Into Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Shift automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or de-
press clutch pedal on manual transmission.
4. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral).
5. Start the engine.
6. Shift automatic transmission into DRIVE or manual
transmission into gear.
7. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
8. Shut the engine off and place the ignition key into the
ACC position.
9. Shift automatic transmission into PARK.
10. Apply parking brake.
11. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
12. Release parking brake.
13. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it
away from the negative battery post.