2004 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 268

268 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Shift transmission into N (Neutral). 3. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral). 4. Start engine. 5. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into any forward gear. 6. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 7. Shut the engine OFF and place the ignition key into the unlocked OFF position. 8. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park) or ensure manual transmission is in any forward gear. 9. Apply parking brake. 10. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar. 11. Release parking brake. CAUTION! Transmission damage may occur if the automatic transmission is shifted into P (Park) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P (Park) (refer to steps 7 - 8 above).