Jeep 2010 Liberty User Manual

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WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position
disengages both the front driveshaft and rear drive-
shaft from the powertrain and it 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.

Shifting into NEUTRAL
Perform the following procedure to prepare your vehicle
for recreational towing:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Turn OFF the engine.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
start the engine.

4. Press the brake pedal.

5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

6. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to
press the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button for
four seconds. After the shift is complete, and the NEU-
TRAL light turns on, release the NEUTRAL button.

7. Start the engine.

8. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.

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

10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 with the transmission in DRIVE.

11. Turn OFF the engine.

12. Apply the parking brake.

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