2005 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 288

288 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into any forward gear. 6. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 7. Shut the engine OFF and place the ignition key into the unlocked OFF position. 8. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park) or ensure manual transmission is in any forward gear. 9. Apply parking brake. 10. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar. 11. Release parking brake. CAUTION! Transmission damage may occur if the automatic 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). Shifting Out Of Neutral (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Shift transmission into N (Neutral). 2. Turn engine off. 3. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. 4. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park).