2008 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 379

STARTING AND OPERATING 379 CAUTION! • The Automatic Transmission must be in "P" (Park) position for recreational towing. The Manual Transmission (if equipped) must be in gear (for example, 4th gear) for recreational towing. Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. • Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under "Shifting into Neutral" to be certain that the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result. • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain and it will allow the vehicle to move despite the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. Shifting into Neutral (N) Perform the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut OFF the engine. 5