Jeep 2004 Wrangler User Manual

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2 (Second)
For moderate grades and to assist braking on dry
pavement or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low
gear with automatic upshift to 2nd gear. Will not shift
to 3rd.

1 (First)
For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or
on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no
upshift. Provides engine compression braking at low
speeds.

WARNING!

Never use P (Park) position with an automatic trans-
mission as a substitute for the parking brake. Al-
ways apply parking brake fully when parked to
guard against vehicle movement and possible injury
or damage.

CAUTION!

• Before moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you

must turn the ignition from LOCK so the steering
wheel and shift lever are released. Otherwise,
damage to steering column or shifter could result.

• Never race the engine with the brakes on and the

vehicle in gear, and never hold the vehicle on an
incline without applying the brakes. These prac-
tices can overheat and damage the transmission.

• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-

tween D (Drive) and R (Reverse), do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.

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