Shifting Out of (N) Neutral

Use the following procedure to prepare the vehicle for normal use.

1. 1
   Bring the vehicle to a complete stop while still connected to the tow vehicle.
2. 2
   Fully apply the parking brake.
3. 3
   Start the engine.
4. 4
   Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. 5
   Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. 6
   Turn the engine off.
7. 7
   Move the transfer case shift lever to the desired position.

   NOTE:

   When shifting the transfer case out of the (N) Neutral position, the engine must remain off to avoid gear clashing.

8. 8
   Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place the manual transmission in NEUTRAL.
9. 9
   Release the brake pedal.
10. 10
    Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle.
11. 11
    Start the engine.
12. 12
    Press and hold the brake pedal.
13. 13
    Release the parking brake.
14. 14
    Select a gear, release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmission), and make sure the vehicle operates normally.