Recreational towing — four-wheel drive models, Recreational towing — four-wheel drive, Models – Jeep 2011 Liberty User Manual

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and reinstallation procedures, including flange orienta-
tion/alignment, use of thread-locking compound, proper
bolt torque specifications, etc.

CAUTION!

Towing with the rear wheels on the ground (while
the driveshaft is connected) will cause severe trans-
mission damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.

Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models

The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and
the transmission must be placed in PARK for recreational
towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is adjacent to
the transfer case selector switch. Shifts into and out of
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) can take place with the
selector switch in any mode position.

CAUTION!

Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.

Internal damage to the transmission or transfer
case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used
when recreational towing.

Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this

vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the
transfer case.

The transmission must be placed in PARK for

recreational towing.

Before recreational towing, perform the procedure

outlined under “Shifting into NEUTRAL (N)” to
be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU-
TRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.

Failure to follow these procedures can cause se-

vere transmission and/or transfer case damage.

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

your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.

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