Jeep Wrangler: STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) / Normal Starting
Start the vehicle with the gear selector in the
PARK position (vehicle can also be started in
NEUTRAL). Apply the brake before shifting to
any driving range...
The transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL.
Press and hold the brake pedal while
pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
The system takes over and attempts to start
the vehicle...
Other information:
The Trac-Lok rear axle provides a constant
driving force to both rear wheels and reduces
wheel spin caused by the loss of traction at one
driving wheel. If traction differs between the two
rear wheels, the differential automatically
proportions the usable torque by providing
more torque to the wheel that has traction...
To reduce the potential for engine and
transmission overheating in high ambient
temperature conditions, take the following
actions:
City Driving — When stopped, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL (N) and increase
engine idle speed.
Highway Driving — Reduce your speed...