2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 246

STARTING AND OPERATING 245 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the ignition switch is not turned to the LOCK position first. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized PARK dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used. This range supplements the parking brake by locking the Five-Speed Automatic Transmission transmission. The engine can be started in this range. The electronically-controlled transmission provides a Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal lever into the PARK position. condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few WARNING! hundred miles/kilometers. Gear Ranges NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position before restarting. • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. (Continued) 5