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.

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

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Shifting Into (N) Neutral

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...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Preparations For Jacking


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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Trailer And Tongue Weight


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Turn Signals. Lane Change Assist — If Equipped

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever up or down to activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation.

NOTE:

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.

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