Jeep 2009 Automobile User Manual


 
2. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position (if it
has been moved or the engine has been started).
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
start the engine.
5. Press the brake pedal.
6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
7. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to
press the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button. Re-
lease the NEUTRAL button after the NEUTRALindicator
light turns off (approximately one second). After the
NEUTRAL button is released, the transfer case will shift
to the position identified by the selector switch.
8. Start the engine.
9. Shift the transmission into DRIVE.
10. Set the parking brake.
11. Shift the transmission into PARK.
NOTE: Steps 1 through 6 are requirements for shifting
the transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior
to depressing the NEUTRAL selection button or while
the shift attempt is in process, then all of the mode
position indicator lights will flash continuously until all
requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is
released.
The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift
to take place and for the position indicator lights to be
operable. If the ignition switch in not in the ON position,
the shift will not take place and no position indicator
lights will be on or flashing.
Flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indicates
that shift requirements have not been met.
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