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

The starter motor will disengage automatically
in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the
accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the "Normal Starting" procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it
will decrease as the engine warms up.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
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• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and
the engine is at idle speed.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake pedal
while shifting out of PARK.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
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something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a ve-
hicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the key
fob. When the ignition is in the OFF posi-
tion, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob and lock your vehicle.
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