2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 423

STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK. REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. CAUTION! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting And Operating" and "Towing A Disabled Vehicle" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for further information. NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. The engine may be started DRIVE in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the trans- This range should be used for most city and highway mission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission WARNING! automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second, Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the and third gears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving practices that limit your response to changing traffic characteristics under all normal operating conditions. or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. 5