Jeep 2009 Grand Cherokee SRT - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 286)

PARK
Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis-
sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use
PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking
brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should apply
the park brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and remove the key from the ignition. Once the key
is removed from the ignition, the shift lever is locked
in the PARK position, securing the vehicle against
unwanted movement. Furthermore, you should never
leave children unattended inside a vehicle.
REVERSE
Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
NEUTRAL
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive
axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can roll
freely. Do not shift into the NEUTRAL position while
driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of
skidding (e.g., on icy roads).
DRIVE
Shift into DRIVE only when the vehicle is at a complete
stop and the brakes are firmly applied. The transmission
automatically upshifts through fifth gear. The DRIVE
position provides optimum driving characteristics under
all normal operating conditions. For additional shifting
information, refer to “Autostick” later in this section.
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