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Jeep 2006 Liberty User Manual

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NOTE:

The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu-

tral), and the transmission must be shifted into P (Park)
(for automatic transmission) or into any forward gear (for
manual transmission) for recreational towing.

Shifting Into Neutral (N)
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 N (Neutral) before
recreational towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Shift transmission into N (Neutral).

3. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral).

4. Start engine.

5. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual
transmission into any forward gear.

6. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.

7. Shut the engine OFF and place the ignition key into
the unlocked OFF position.

8. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park) or ensure
manual transmission is in any forward gear.

9. Apply parking brake.

10. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.

11. Release parking brake.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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