Tow/haul mode, Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Two-wheel drive models – Jeep 2011 Grand Cherokee - User Guide User Manual

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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.

• For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

remove the Keyless Enter-N-Go button
and use the Key Fob to complete this
procedure.

• Turn the ignition switch to the

ON/RUN position, but do not start the
engine.

• Press and hold the brake pedal and

shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

TOW/HAUL Switch

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