Jeep Wrangler: STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) / Normal Starting

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

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...

To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button

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...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped

HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving while in 4WD Low. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during various driving situations. HDC controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes. HDC has three states: Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate)...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission

The transmission gear range (PRNDM) is displayed both beside the gear selector and in the instrument cluster. To select a gear range, push the lock button on the gear selector and move the selector rearward or forward. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the engine must be running and the brake pedal must be pressed...