2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 332

STARTING AND OPERATING 331 STARTING PROCEDURES Four-Wheel Drive Models Only Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to WARNING! start when in 4L without having to press the clutch pedal. The "4WD Indicator Light" will illuminate when the Never leave children in the vehicle alone. Leaving transfer case has been shifted into this mode. unintended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. The child or others could be Automatic Transmission - If Equipped seriously or fatally injured. The child could operate Start the vehicle with the shift lever in the PARK position (vehicle can also be started in NEUTRAL). Apply the power windows, other controls or move the vehicle. brake before shifting to any driving range. Manual Transmission - If Equipped Normal Starting Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlock- engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the ing ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch accelerator pedal. pedal is pressed to the floor. 5