Shifting Into Neutral (N) - Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE User Manual

UTILITY
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
The power transfer unit must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission
must be in PARK for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is
adjacent to the 4WD selector switch. Shifts into and out of NEUTRAL (N) can take
place with the selector switch in any mode position.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4x4 vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels on the
ground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the ground, or OFF the ground
(using a vehicle trailer).
• Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the power transfer unit.
• The transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under "Shifting
into NEUTRAL (N)" to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in
NEUTRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• 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 bumper
face bar will be damaged.

Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)

You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with
the power transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging
the parking brake. The NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the
automatic transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission is in gear). The
parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully
in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
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