2008 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 380

380 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission to "N" (Neutral) (automatic transmission), or depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission). 6. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to depress the recessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for 4 seconds. After the shift is complete, and the Neutral (N) light turns on, release the Neutral (N) button. 7. Start the engine. 8. Shift the automatic transmission into "R" (Reverse). 9. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 with the transmission in "D" (Drive) (automatic transmission) or 1st gear (manual transmission). 11. Shut OFF the engine. 12. Turn the ignition switch to the unlocked OFF position. 13. Shift the transmission into "P" (Park) (automatic transmission), or shift into 4th gear (manual transmission). 14. Attach the vehicle to a tow vehicle with a tow bar. 15. Disconnect the battery negative cable. NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements for shifting the transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button or while the shift attempt is in process, then the Neutral (N) indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the Neutral (N) button is released.