Jeep 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT - User Guide - Manual (Page 92)

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.
TOW/HAUL Switch
UTILITY
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