Grand Cherokee 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
CAUTION: Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft
is connected can result in severe transmission damage which is not covered under the Limited Warranty.
Towing - Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 4WD Models
CAUTION: Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a N (Neutral) position in the transfer case.
Towing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II 4WD Models
CAUTION: Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. The transfer case must
be in the N (Neutral) position, and the transmission must be in the P (Park) position for recreational towing.
Shifting Into Neutral (N)
CAUTION: Use the following procedure to prepare the vehicle for recreational towing. 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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Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
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Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral). Refer to "Four Wheel Drive Operation". Start engine.
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Shift transmission into D (Drive).
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Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
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Shut the engine OFF and place the ignition key into the unlocked OFF position.
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Shift transmission into P (Park).
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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 P (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 P (Park) (refer to steps 7 - 8
above).
Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare the vehicle for normal usage.
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Turn the ignition key to the unlocked OFF position.
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Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
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Shift transfer case lever to desired position. Refer to "Four Wheel Drive Operation".
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Shift transmission into P (Park).
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Start the engine.
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Shift transmission into D (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 regardless of the transmission position. 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 the vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
