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:
If your vehicle is equipped with LED fog lamps
they are replaced as an assembly.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
See below steps to replace:
Remove interior trim panel cap to access
single retaining screw for tail lamp
assembly.
Trim Cap
Remove retaining screw and disconnect
electrical connector, then remove tail lamp
assembly from the vehicle...
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
system of the vehicle.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed...