Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 301
CAUTION!
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DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Tow-
ing with only one set of wheels on the
ground (front or rear) will cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age. Tow with all four wheels either ON the
ground, or OFF the ground (using a ve-
hicle trailer).
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Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe dam-
age to the transfer case.
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The transmission must be in PARK for
recreational towing.
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Before recreational towing, perform the
procedure outlined under “Shifting into
NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the trans-
fer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N). Other-
wise, internal damage will result.
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CAUTION!
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Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on
tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face
bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the trans-
fer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position with-
out first fully engaging the parking brake. The
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position disen-
gages both the front and rear driveshafts
from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle
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to roll, even if the transmission is in PARK.
The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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 NEU-
TRAL (N) before recreational towing to pre-
vent damage to internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the
engine running.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air
suspension, ensure the vehicle is set to
Normal Ride Height.
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