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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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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level ground.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or

depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.

4. Turn the engine OFF.
5. Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).
6. Start the engine.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
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 seven and eight with automatic transmis-

sion in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.

10. Turn the engine OFF.
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 transmis-
sion 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.

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

tow bar.

14. Release the parking brake.

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. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but do not

start the engine.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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  • 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level ground.
  • 2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  • 3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
  • 4. Turn the engine OFF.
  • 5. Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).
  • 6. Start the engine.
  • 7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
  • 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 seven and eight with automatic transmis- sion in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.
  • 11. Firmly apply the parking brake.
  • 12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL).
  • 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
  • 14. Release the parking brake.
  • 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle.
  • 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
  • 3. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.

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