Starting Procedures; Automatic Transmission - Chrysler 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT Owner's Manual

STARTING PROCEDURES

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten
your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-
ing children to be in a vehicle unattended
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
shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

Automatic Transmission

The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position before you can start the engine.
Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving
gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or
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NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and
the engine is at idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with
Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to
the START position and release it as soon as the
starter engages. The starter motor will continue to
run, and it will disengage automatically when the
engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds.
If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
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"Normal Starting" procedure.