Jeep 2009 Commander Owner's Manual page 371

Neutral Switch
5. Shift the transmission into PARK.
6. Start the engine.
7. Shift the transmission into DRIVE.
NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL,
turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash.
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WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move
even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on
your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
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