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Shifting into neutral (n) – Jeep 2013 Wrangler - Owner Manual User Manual

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Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)

Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.

WARNING!

You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging
the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N)
position disengages both the front and rear drive-
shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle
to move, even if the transmission is in PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.

CAUTION!

It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the
transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or

depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.

4. Turn the engine OFF.

5. Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).

6. Start the engine.

7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.

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