Parking Brake - Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked on a level
surface and with the engine off to prevent
injury from moving parts and to ensure accu-
rate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use
only manufacturers recommended power
steering fluid.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper
indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any
spilled fluid from all surfaces.
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM
(MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) – 5.7L ENGINE
ONLY
This feature offers improved fuel economy by
shutting off four of the engine's eight cylinders
during light load and cruise conditions. The
system is automatic with no driver inputs or
additional driving skills required.
NOTE:
The MDS system may take some time to
return to full functionality after a battery
disconnect.
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PARKING BRAKE

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the
parking brake is fully applied and place the
shift lever in the PARK position.
The parking brake lever is located in the center
console. To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up as firmly as possible. To release the
parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press
the center button, then lower the lever com-
pletely.
Parking Brake
When the parking brake is applied with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the "Brake
Warning Light" in the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
NOTE:
• When the parking brake is applied vehicle
speed is detected, the light will flash and
a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully
release the parking brake before attempt-
ing to move the vehicle.
• This light only shows that the parking
brake is applied. It does not show the
degree of brake application.
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 auto-
matic transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, other-
wise the load on the transmission locking
mechanism may make it difficult to move the
shift lever out of PARK. The parking brake
should always be applied whenever the driver
is not in the vehicle.