TOW/HAUL

To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheating, press the TOW/HAUL button when driving in hilly areas or select the 2 range on more severe grades. Refer to “Automatic Transmission” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.

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    Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
    If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear. NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of d ...

    Recreational Towing – Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
    Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in the transfer case. NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels ...

    Mud
    Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through. You should use second gear (manual transmission), or DRIVE (automatic transmission), with the transf ...