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BrakeTransmissionShiftInterlockSystem
WARNING!
This vehicle is equ ipped with a brake transm ission shift
interlock system (BTSI) that hold s the gearshift lever in
the P (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the
OFF position. To move the gear selector lever out of the
P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to
the ON position, the brake pedal and the button on the
front of the shifter hand le must be depressed .
Itisdangeroustoshifttheselectorleveroutof“P”or
“N”iftheenginespeedishigherthanidlespeed.If
your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and when your right
footisfirmlyonthebrakepedal.
GearRanges
5
P(Park)
Supplements the parking brake by locking the transm is-
sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P
(Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking
brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Alw ays
apply the parking brake first, and then place the selector
in P (Park) position.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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