2008 Jeep Commander Owner Manual - Page 361

STARTING AND OPERATING 361 5. Start engine. 6. Shift transmission into D (Drive). 7. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 8. Shut the engine off. 9. Shift transmission into P (Park). 10. Place the ignition key in the OFF position, and remove key. 11. Apply parking brake. 12. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar. 13. Release parking brake. CAUTION! Transmission damage may occur if the transmission is shifted into P (Park) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P (Park) (refer to steps 7 - 8 above). 5 Shifting Out Of Neutral (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Turn the ignition key ON, engine off. 3. Shift transmission into N (Neutral). 4. Shift transfer case out of N (Neutral).