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Neutral Flat Tow Activation and Deactivation




Neutral Flat Tow Activation and Deactivation

Activation

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.

NOTICE: 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicles cannot be flat towed with any of the wheels on the ground. Vehicle or transmission damage will occur.

NOTICE: Failure to put the transfer case in its NEUTRAL position will damage vehicle components.

NOTE: Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 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 (Instrument Panel Cluster).

1. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the engine.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Shift the Mode Select Switch (MSS) to 2H.

4. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

5. Rotate the MSS (Mode Select Switch) from 2H to 4L and back to 2H 5 times within 7 seconds.
- If completed successfully, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) displays "NEUTRAL TOW LEAVE IN N" or "NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL", indicating that the vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels on the ground.

- If the message is not shown in the display, the entire procedure must be performed again.

- An audible noise may be heard as the transfer case shifts into neutral position, this is normal operation.


6. Leave the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition as far as it will go toward the OFF position (it will not turn fully off when the transmission is in NEUTRAL). The key must be left in the ignition while towing. To lock and unlock your vehicle, use the keyless entry keypad or extra set of keys.

7. Release the brake pedal.

Deactivation

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: 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 (Instrument Panel Cluster).

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the engine.

3. Shift the transmission out of NEUTRAL and into any gear.

4. Release the brake pedal.
- If completed successfully, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) displays 4X2, then "NEUTRAL TOW DISABLED".

- If the indicator light and message do not display, the entire procedure must be performed again.

- An audible noise may be heard as the transfer case shifts out of NEUTRAL position, this is normal operation.

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