Jeep 2008 Liberty User Manual

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• The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a

shift to take place and for the position indicator lights
to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON
position, the shift will not take place and no position
indicator lights will be on or flashing.

• Flashing Neutral (N) position indicator light indicates

that shift requirements have not been met.

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-
mission is shifted into “P” (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 prior to shifting the transmission into
“P” (Park).

Shifting Out of Neutral (N)
Perform the following procedure to prepare your vehicle
for normal usage:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position (if it
has been moved or the engine has been started).

4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
start the engine.

5. Depress the brake pedal.

6. Shift the transmission into “N” (Neutral) (automatic
transmission), or depress the clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission).

7. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to
depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button.
Release the Neutral (N) button after the Neutral (N)

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