Commander 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Towing Information: Service and Repair
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, etc.)
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II 4WD Models
CAUTION: Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear
wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
NOTE: The transfer case must be in the N (Neutral) position, and the transmission must be in the PARK position for recreational towing.
Shifting Into Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION: It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before recreational towing to prevent
damage to internal parts.
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Depress brake pedal.
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Turn the ignition key ON, engine off.
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Shift transmission into NEUTRAL.
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Shift transfer case into N (Neutral).
Hold down N (Neutral) "pin" switch (with a pen, etc.) for 4 seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress.
Lamp will stop blinking (stay on solid) when Neutral shift is complete. A "4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL" message will display on the EVIC
(Electronic Vehicle Information Center).
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Start engine.
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Shift transmission into DRIVE.
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Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
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Shut the engine off.
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Shift transmission into PARK.
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Place the ignition key in the OFF position, and remove key.
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Apply parking brake.
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Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
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Release parking brake.
CAUTION: Transmission damage may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine
running. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into PARK (refer to
steps 7 - 8 above).
Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
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Depress brake pedal.
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Turn the ignition key ON, engine off.
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Shift transmission into NEUTRAL.
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Shift transfer case out of N (Neutral).
Hold down N (Neutral) "pin" switch (with a pen, etc.) for 4 seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress.
Lamp will stop blinking (go out) when shift is complete. The "4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL" message will no longer be displayed on the EVIC
(Electronic Vehicle Information Center).
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Shift transmission into PARK.
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Start the engine.
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Shift transmission into DRIVE.
NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash.
WARNING: You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first
fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the
powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
