How To Set a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Up for Flat-Towing
Question:
I have a 2019 jeep Cherokee that has been plumbed and wired for flat towing now I need to know how to set it up inside for towing. salesman says just push botton. how to free up stearing and insure freewheeling???
asked by: Gerald M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The owner's manual is a great resource to use for setting a vehicle up for flat towing as it will usually list all the steps that you need to follow in order to do so. The correct steps for your 2019 Jeep Cherokee are listed on page 387 so this is where I recommend you look. I have attached them for you below as well.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level ground, and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine OFF.
3. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete.
7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
12. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
13. Apply the parking brake.
14. Shift the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, and remove the key fob.
15. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
16. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the engine.
17. Press and hold the brake pedal.
18. Release the parking brake.
19. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal.
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