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Neutral Flat Tow Activation and Deactivation: Activation

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WARNING: Shifting the transfer case to its neutral position for neutral flat towing may allow the vehicle to be able to roll even if the transmission is in park (P). Make sure the foot brake is depressed and the vehicle is in a secure and safe position while the transfer case is being shifted to its neutral position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not disconnect the battery during neutral flat towing. Doing so will prevent the transfer case from shifting properly and may allow the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in park (P). Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: 2WD vehicles cannot be flat towed with any of the wheels on the ground. Vehicle or transmission damage will occur.
NOTE: Failure to put the transfer case in its NEUTRAL position will damage vehicle components.
NOTE: 4WD vehicles with 2-speed transfer case can be flat towed by placing the transfer case in its NEUTRAL position.
NOTE: Neutral flat tow status can be checked at any time by opening the driver door or turning the ignition to the ACC or ON position and checking the display in the IPC.

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    Turn the ignition to the ON position.
    • If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to on. Do not start the engine.
    • If your vehicle has intelligent access, press the engine START/STOP button twice without pressing the brake pedal. Do not start the engine.

  1. 2.

    Press and hold the brake pedal.

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    Rotate the MSS to 2H.

  1. 4.

    Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

  1. 5.

    Rotate the four-wheel drive switch from 2H to 4L and back to 2H five times within seven seconds.
    • If completed successfully, the information display shows NEUTRAL TOW LEAVE IN N or NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. This indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels on the ground.
    • If you do not see the message in the display, you must perform the procedure again from the beginning.
    • You may hear an audible noise as the transfer case shifts into its neutral position. This is normal.

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    Release the brake pedal.

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    Leave the transmission in NEUTRAL.
    • If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the ignition as far as it goes toward the off position (it does not turn fully off when the transmission is in position N.) You must leave the key in the ignition while towing. To lock and unlock your vehicle, use the keyless entry keypad or extra set of keys.
    • If your vehicle has intelligent access, turn the ignition off by pressing the engine START/STOP button once without pressing on the brake pedal. You do not need to leave your keys in the vehicle. You can lock and unlock your vehicle as you normally do.
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