2008 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 362

STARTING AND OPERATING 361 CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into 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 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 automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress clutch pedal on manual transmission. 2. Shift transfer case lever into desired position. 3. Shift automatic transmission into DRIVE or release clutch on manual transmissions. NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral) on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles, turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move despite the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. 5