Shifting A 2019 Jeep Cherokee Out Of Neutral After Flat Towing

Updated 08/05/2021 | Published 08/03/2021

Question:

how to shift out of neutral?

asked by: Jim F

Helpful Expert Reply:

According to the owners manual for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee you'll just follow the same steps you took to place it into neutral. I've listed those steps for you below:

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 power transfer unit NEUTRAL (N) button
(located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the NEUTRAL (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.