Manual Transmission - If Equipped - Jeep Gladiator 2021 Owner's Manual

When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade and away from the curb on an uphill
grade. For vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, apply the parking brake before
placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the
load on the transmission locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the gear selector
out of PARK.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position on an auto-
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matic transmission as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against
vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
When exiting the vehicle, always remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
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with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disen-
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gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
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leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause
damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave
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an automatic transmission in PARK, a
manual transmission in REVERSE or FIRST
gear. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle
to roll and cause damage or injury.
STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
If the "Brake Warning Light" remains on with
the parking brake released, a brake system
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the
parking brake fully applied. The parking brake
should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.
CAUTION!
Never drive with your foot resting on the
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clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle
on a hill with the clutch pedal partially
engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear
on the clutch.
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