FORD 2012 F-150 Raptor v.3 - Manual (Page 284)

WARNING: Do not disconnect the battery during recreational
towing. Doing so will prevent the transfer case from shifting
properly and may cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in
P (Park).
WARNING: Shifting the transfer case to its neutral position for
recreational towing may cause the vehicle to be able to roll even
if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be
injured. 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.
WARNING: Failing to put the transfer case in its neutral
position will damage vehicle components.
Note: Four-wheel-down towing status can be checked at any time by
opening the driver’s door or turning the ignition to the accessory or on
position and verifying the NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED message is
displayed in the cluster.
To exit four-wheel-down towing and return the transfer case to its 2H
position:
1. With the vehicle still properly secured to the tow vehicle, 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 N (Neutral) and into any gear.
4. Release the brake pedal.
• If completed successfully, the instrument cluster displays 4X2, and
NEUTRAL TOW DISABLED.
• If the indicator light and message do not display, the procedure must
be performed again from the beginning.
• An audible noise may be heard as the transfer case shifts out of its
neutral position; this is normal.
5. Apply the parking brake, then disconnect the vehicle from the tow
vehicle.
6. Release the parking brake, start the engine, and shift the transmission
to D (Drive) to make sure the transfer case is out of N (Neutral).
7. If the transfer case will not successfully shift out of N (Neutral), set
the parking brake until the vehicle can be serviced.
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