Tow/haul mode, Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Two-wheel drive models – Jeep 2011 Grand Cherokee - User Guide User Manual
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TOW/HAUL MODE
• When driving in hilly areas, towing a
trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc.,
and frequent transmission shifting
occurs, press the TOW/HAUL switch
to select TOW/HAUL mode. This will
improve performance and reduce the
potential for transmission overheating
or failure due to excessive shifting.
When operating in TOW/HAUL
mode, transmission upshifts are
delayed, and the transmission will
automatically downshift (for engine
braking) during steady braking
maneuvers.
• The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster to
indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has
been activated. Pressing the switch a
second time restores normal
operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is
desired, the switch must be pressed
each time the engine is started.
RECREATIONAL
TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing is not
allowed.
Quadra-Trac I
®
(Single-Speed
Transfer Case) Four-Wheel
Drive Models
• Recreational towing is not
allowed.
This model does not have
a NEUTRAL position in the transfer
case.
Quadra–Trac II
®
/Quadra–
Drive
®
II /Selec- Terrain™
Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:
The transfer case must be in the
NEUTRAL position, and the transmission
must be in the PARK position for
recreational towing.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL
• Use the following procedure to
prepare your vehicle for recreational
towing.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop
and shift the transmission to PARK.
Turn the engine off.
• For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
remove the Keyless Enter-N-Go button
and use the Key Fob to complete this
procedure.
• Turn the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position, but do not start the
engine.
• Press and hold the brake pedal and
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
TOW/HAUL Switch
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