Jeep Wrangler: Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models / Shifting Out of (N) Neutral
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for normal usage.
- Bring the vehicle to a complete stop,
leaving it connected to the tow vehicle.
- Firmly apply the parking brake.
- Start the engine.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
- Turn the engine off.
- Shift the transfer case lever to the desired
position.
NOTE:
When shifting the transfer case out of (N)
Neutral, the engine should remain off to avoid
gear clash.
- Shift the automatic transmission into PARK,
or place manual transmission in NEUTRAL.
- Release the brake pedal.
- Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
- Start the engine.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Release the parking brake.
- Shift the transmission into gear, release the
brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual
transmissions), and check that the vehicle
operates normally.
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing:
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the (N) Neutral position without first
fully engaging the parking brake...
Other information:
LATCH Positions (Two-Door Models)
Lower Anchorage Symbol (2
Anchorages Per Seating Position)
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
LATCH Positions (Four-Door Models)
Lower Anchorage Symbol (2
Anchorages Per Seating Position)
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
NOTE:
If the folding, non-adjustable head restraint
interferes with the installation of the child
restraint, the head restraint may be folded and
the child seat installed in front of it (Two-Door
Models)...
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt
and allow it to retract completely to disengage
the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
WARNING!
The seat belt assembly must be replaced if
the switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) feature or any other seat belt function
is not working properly when checked
according to the procedures in the Service
Manual...