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STARTING AND OPERATING 187 4. Shift the transfer case into N (Neutral): With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case lever into N (Neutral). With electronically shifted transfer case, push and hold the transfer case N (Neutral) button. Some models have a small, recessed "N" button (at the center of the transfer case switches) that must be pressed using a ballpoint pen or similar object. Other models have a rectangular N (Neutral) switch, below the rotary transfer case control knob. The N (Neutral) indicator light will blink while the shift is in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to N (Neutral) is complete. After the shift is completed and the N (Neutral) light stays on, release the N (Neutral) button. 5. Release the parking brake. ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with automatic transmission in DRIVE. 9. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn off the engine. For vehicles with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™, push and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until the engine shuts off. 10. Shift the transmission into PARK. remove the key fob. 12. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. 13. Release the parking brake. NOTE: With electronically shifted transfer case: Steps 2 through 3 are requirements that must be met before pushing the N (Neutral) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before pushing the N (Neutral) button or are no longer met during the shift, the N (Neutral) indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the N (Neutral) button is released. The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition is not in the ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. A flashing N (Neutral) position indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met. Shifting Out Of N (Neutral) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: it connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. into NEUTRAL. With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. With electronically shifted transfer case with rotary selector switch, push and hold the transfer case N (Neutral) button until the N (Neutral) indicator light turns off. After the N (Neutral) indicator light turns off, release the N (Neutral) button. After the N (Neutral) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position indi - cated by the selector switch. With electronically shifted transfer case with push-button selector switch, push and hold the switch for the desired transfer case position, until the N (Neutral) indicator light turns off and the desired position indicator light turns on. 4 |