What is Shifter Process to Allow 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk to be Flat Towed

Question:

So why you are flat towing after you to press the neutral button you leave the jeep in Park while towing? Thank you

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

I have attached for you below the recommended procedure to flat-tow a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk per the owner's manual. The process does look elaborate and silly...but following these steps to the letter allows the transmission to be in a position where the wheels can turn without causing any damage to anything.

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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