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Shifting into neutral (n) – Jeep 2015 Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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CAUTION!

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Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-

quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
power transfer unit damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.

Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar

on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.

Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)

WARNING!

You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit
in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The NEUTRAL (N)

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WARNING!

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position disengages both the front and rear drive-
shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle
to roll, even if the transmission is in PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.

Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for

recreational towing.

CAUTION!

It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the power transfer unit is fully in NEUTRAL (N)
before recreational towing to prevent damage to
internal parts.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the

transmission to PARK.

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