Jeep 2008 Liberty - Manual (Page 379)

CAUTION!
• The Automatic Transmission must be in “P” (Park)
position for recreational towing. The Manual
Transmission (if equipped) must be in gear (for
example, 4th gear) for recreational towing. Failure
to follow these procedures can cause severe trans-
mission and/or transfer case damage.
• Internal damage to the transmission or transfer
case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used
when recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure
outlined under “Shifting into Neutral” to be cer-
tain that the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N).
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured 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 driveshaft and rear drive-
shaft from the powertrain and it will allow the
vehicle to move despite the transmission position.
The parking brake should always be applied when
the driver is not in the vehicle.
Shifting into Neutral (N)
Perform the following procedure to prepare your vehicle
for recreational towing:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shut OFF the engine.
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