1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 3

This information replaces the "RecreationalVehicle Towing" portion located in Section 4 in your owner's manual. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheelDrive with the Manual Transfer Case Only) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 3. Finnly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper bar. Refer to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. 4. Place the manual shift transfer case shift leverin Shifting the transfercase into NEUTRAL (N) can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or otherscould be injured. Make sure the parking brakeis firmly set before you shift the transfercase into NEUTRAL (N). 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is f m l y attached to the tow vehicle. NEUTRAL (N). 6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position. This places the key in the OFF position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement of the front wheelshires during towing. 2