2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 245

244 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 fob from the ignition switch. Once the key fob is removed from the ignition switch, 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. NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. DRIVE This range should only be selected 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௡" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. Rocking the Vehicle REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Use only If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. between DRIVE and REVERSE, while applying slight pressure to the accelerator.