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9. Repeat steps seven and eight with auto-

matic transmission in DRIVE or manual
transmission in first gear.

10. Turn the engine OFF.

11. Firmly apply the parking brake.

12. Shift the transmission into PARK or

place manual transmission in gear (NOT
in NEUTRAL).

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if
the transmission is shifted into PARK with
the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) and the
engine running. With the transfer case in
NEUTRAL (N) ensure that the engine is
OFF before shifting the transmission into
PARK.

13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle

using a suitable tow bar.

14. Release the parking brake.

Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N)

Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for normal usage.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leav-

ing it connected to the tow vehicle.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

3. Start the engine.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal.

5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

6. Turn the engine OFF.

7. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired

position.

NOTE:

When shifting the transfer case out of
NEUTRAL (N), the engine should remain
OFF to avoid gear clash.

8. Shift the automatic transmission into

PARK, or place manual transmission in
NEUTRAL.

9. Release the brake pedal.

10. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.

11. Start the engine.

12. Press and hold the brake pedal.

13. Release the parking brake.

14. Shift the transmission into gear, release

the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on
manual transmissions), and check that
the vehicle operates normally.

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  • 9. Repeat steps seven and eight with auto- matic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.
  • 11. Firmly apply the parking brake.
  • 12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL).
  • 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
  • 14. Release the parking brake.
  • 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leav- ing it connected to the tow vehicle.
  • 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
  • 3. Start the engine.
  • 4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  • 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
  • 6. Turn the engine OFF.
  • 7. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position.
  • 8. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in NEUTRAL.
  • 9. Release the brake pedal.
  • 11. Start the engine.
  • 12. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  • 13. Release the parking brake.
  • 14. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally.

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