Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee User Manual

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11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure

that there is no vehicle movement.

12. Turn the engine OFF, then turn the ignition switch

back to the ON/RUN position without starting the
engine.

13. Firmly apply the parking brake.

14. Shift the transmission into PARK.

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-
mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in
NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. With the
transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) ensure that the engine
is OFF before shifting the transmission into PARK.

15. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable

tow bar.

16. Release the parking brake.

17. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it

away from the negative battery post.

NOTE:

• Steps 1 through 6 are requirements that must be met

before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must
continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
If any of these requirements are not met before press-
ing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met
during the shift, then the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light
will flash continuously until all requirements are met
or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released.

• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position

for a shift to take place and for the position indicator
lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the
ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.

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