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Chrysler 2008 Aspen User Manual

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NOTE:

The NV 244 Generation II transfer case must be

shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational towing. The NEU-
TRAL selection button is located on the lower left-hand
corner of the 4WD Control Switch. Shifts into and out of
transfer case NEUTRAL can take place with the selector
switch in any mode position.

Shifting into NEUTRAL
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 NEUTRAL before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.

1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shut engine OFF.

3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position without
starting the engine.

4. Depress brake pedal.

5. Shift automatic transmission to NEUTRAL.

6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object,
depress the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button for
four seconds.

7. After shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light
comes on, release the NEUTRAL button.

8. Start the engine.

9. Shift the automatic transmission into REVERSE.

10. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that
there is no vehicle movement.

11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in
DRIVE.

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