Jeep Cherokee 1996 Owner's Manual page 102

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ing. The range begins in 1st gear with automatic lqishifl
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WARNING!
Never use Park position on an automatic transmis-
ion as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply parking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
CAUTION!
To drive as safely as possible and to prolong the lift-
of your automatic transmission, fol1ow these tips:
• Before moving the shift lever out of Park, you
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lurn the ignition from LOCK to ON so steering wlw,
nnd shift lever are released. Otherwise, damng1• I
slC'cring column or shifter could result.
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• Never race the engine
vehicle in gear, and nE
incline without applyin!
rnn cause overheating a
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When "rocking" a stuck,
(t )rive) and R (Reverse),
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