2005 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 287

STARTING AND OPERATING 287 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD Models Recreational towing is not allowed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground can result in severe transmission damage. Towing - 4WD Models (for automatic transmission) or into any forward gear (for manual transmission) for recreational towing. Shifting Into Neutral (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. 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 CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral), and the transmission must be shifted into P (Park)