Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Towing Information: Service and Repair
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, etc.)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing - Quadra-Trac I (R) (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 4WD Models
Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case.
Towing - Quadra-Trac II (R) /Quadra-Drive II (R) 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 NEUTRAL position, and the transmission must be in the PARK position for recreational towing.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL
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 NEUTRAL before recreational towing to prevent
damage to internal parts.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Turn the ignition key ON, engine off.
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Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
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Shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL.
Hold down the NEUTRAL "pin" switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink, indicating shift in
progress. The lamp will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the NEUTRAL shift is complete. A "4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL" message will
display on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)".
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Start the engine.
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Shift the transmission into DRIVE.
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Release the brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
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Shut the engine off.
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Shift the transmission into PARK.
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Place the ignition key in the OFF position, and remove key.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
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Release the parking brake.
CAUTION: Transmission damage may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in NEUTRAL and the engine
running. With the transfer case in NEUTRAL ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into PARK (refer to
steps 7 and 8 above).
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Turn the ignition key ON, engine off.
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Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
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Shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL.
Hold down the NEUTRAL "pin" switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink, indicating shift in
progress. The 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). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)".
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Shift the transmission into PARK.
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Start the engine.
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Shift the transmission into DRIVE.
NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case 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 NEUTRAL position without first
fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case 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
