2010 Jeep Liberty User Guide - Page 44

UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models • Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft is connected can result in severe transmission damage. Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models WARNING! If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause serious injury or death. • The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installation. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal and reinstallation procedures, including flange orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound, proper bolt torque specifications, etc. • Depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the engine shut off. • Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. • Shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL by holding down the NEUTRAL Pin switch for four seconds until the LED starts to blink. The LED will stop blinking and remain on when the shift is complete. • Start the engine and shift into DRIVE to ensure there is no vehicle movement. • Shut the engine off and shift the transmission into PARK. • Place the ignition switch in the OFF position and remove the key. • Apply the parking brake, attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with a tow bar and release the parking brake. • Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. 42