Jeep Wrangler: RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) / Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:
The transfer case must be shifted into (N)
Neutral, automatic transmission must be in
PARK, and manual transmission must be in
gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
- DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing
with only one set of wheels on the ground
(front or rear) will cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Tow
with all four wheels either ON the ground, or
OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer).
- Tow only in the forward direction. Towing
this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the transfer case.
- Automatic transmissions must be placed in
PARK for recreational towing.
- Manual transmissions must be placed in
gear (not in NEUTRAL) for recreational
towing.
- Before recreational towing, perform the
procedure outlined under “Shifting Into (N)
Neutral” to be certain that the transfer case
is fully in (N) Neutral. Otherwise, internal
damage will result.
- Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage.
Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
- Do not use a fascia/bumper-mounted
clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The
bumper face bar will be damaged.
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:
The diesel engine does not require a break-in
period due to its construction. Normal operation
is allowed, providing the following
recommendations are followed:
Warm up the engine before placing it under
load.
Do not operate the engine at idle for
prolonged periods...
Install The Right And Left Quarter Windows
From the rear of the vehicle, guide the top
of the window into the retainer and slide
forward while keeping the window level.
Repeat on the other side.
Step One
Place the top of the quarter window pillar
into the top cover, and insert the bottom tab
into the clip...