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2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual

Table of Contents

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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NOTE:

After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow

the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is

especially important when the engine is cold.

If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the

ignition to the LOCK/OFF position before restarting.

Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after

restarting the engine if the ignition is not cycled to the

LOCK/OFF position first.

PARK (P)

This range supplements the parking brake by locking the

transmission. The engine can be started in this range.

Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.

Apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle in this

range.
When parking on a level surface, you may shift the

transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking

brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before

shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on

the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult

to move the gear selector out of PARK. As an added

precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a

downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.

NOTE:

Be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position.

When exiting the vehicle, always:

Apply the parking brake

Shift the transmission into PARK

Turn the engine OFF

Remove the ignition key

WARNING!

Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.

Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the gear
selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK before exit-
ing the vehicle.

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if
the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your

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  • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
  • If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position before restarting.
  • Apply the parking brake • Shift the transmission into PARK • Turn the engine OFF • Remove the ignition key WARNING! • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake.
  • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK.
  • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.

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