Jeep 2011 Wrangler User Manual

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8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual
transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in
DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.

10. Turn OFF the engine and leave the ignition switch in
the unlocked OFF position.

11. Firmly apply the parking brake.

12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual
transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral).

CAUTION!

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

13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable
tow bar.

14. Release the parking brake.

15. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it
away from the negative battery post.

Shifting Out of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con-
nected to the tow vehicle.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

3. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

4. Turn the ignition key/fob to the LOCK/OFF position
(if it has been moved or the engine has been started).

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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