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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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Look at the transmission gear position display and

verify that it indicates the PARK position (P).

With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector

will not move out of PARK.

REVERSE (R)

This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into

REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete

stop.

NEUTRAL (N)

Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged

periods with the engine running. The engine may be

started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the

transmission into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.

WARNING!

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.

CAUTION!

Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Op-
erating” and “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.

DRIVE (D)

This range should be used for most city and highway

driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts,

and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically

upshifts through underdrive first, second, and third gears,

direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth gear. The DRIVE

position provides optimum driving characteristics under

all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when

operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in

hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while

towing a heavy trailer), use the AutoStick shift control

(refer to “AutoStick” in this section for further information)

to select a lower gear. Under these conditions, using a

lower gear will improve performance and extend transmis-

sion life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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  • Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position (P).
  • With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector will not move out of PARK.

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