Jeep Wrangler: STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) / Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the transmission gear
selector in the PARK (P) position. Apply the
brake before shifting to any driving range.
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your
seat belts.
The starter is allowed to crank for up to
30-second intervals...
The engine block heater is a resistance heater
installed in the water jacket of the engine. It
requires a 110–115 Volt AC electrical outlet
with a grounded, three-wire extension cord...
Other information:
Fold both sun visors forward against the
windshield.
Release the header latches from the
crossbar by pulling the handle downward.
Make sure the hook is disengaged from its
receiver.
Step Two
From both the left and right sides, lift up on
the #1 Bow of the soft top to start the
operation...
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving
down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at
the right time provides better acceleration when
you desire to resume speed. Downshift
progressively. Do not skip gears to avoid
overspeeding the engine and clutch...