Starting Procedures; Manual Transmission; Automatic Transmission; Normal Starting - Jeep 2008 Wrangler Owner's Manual

STARTING PROCEDURES

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.

Manual Transmission

Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and depress the clutch pedal before starting ve-
hicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking
ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
4WD Models Only
In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether
or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature
enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to
start when in 4L without having to depress the clutch
pedal. The 4WD Indicator Light will illuminate when the
transfer case has been shifted into this mode.

Automatic Transmission

Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.

Normal Starting

NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
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