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2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STARTING AND OPERATING
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
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The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To

apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as

possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up

slightly, push the center button, then lower the lever

completely.

When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch

ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument cluster

will illuminate.

NOTE:

When the parking brake is applied and the automatic

transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning

Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime

will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking

brake before attempting to move the vehicle.

This light only shows that the parking brake is applied.

It does not show the degree of brake application.

When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front

wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away

from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped

with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake

before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the

load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it

difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK. The

parking brake should always be applied whenever the

driver is not in the vehicle.

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  • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash.
  • This light only shows that the parking brake is applied.

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