2006 JEEP WRANGLER parking brake

Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or de-
press clutch pedal on manual transmission.
2. Shift transfer case lever into desired position.
3. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or release
clutch on manual transmissions.
NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral)
on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning
the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(Neutral) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move
despite the transmission position. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
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NOTE:If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross
weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare
tire.
Preparations For Jacking
Park on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas,
set the parking brake and place automatic transmission
in P (Park), or manual transmission in R (Reverse). Turn
OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site of the jacking position.
For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left
rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove spare tire, jack and tools from stored location.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect jack
handle driver to extension, then to lug wrench.
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Set the parking brake, place an automatic transmission in
P (Park) (or N (Neutral) for a manual transmission). Turn
off lights, heater, and other electrical loads. Observe
charge indicator in the battery. If indicator is light or
yellow, replace the battery.
CAUTION!
Use the “Jump Starting” procedure only when the
charge indicator is dark in the center. Do not attempt
jump starting when the battery charge indicator is
bright or yellow. If the charge indicator is dark and
has a green dot in the center, failure to start is not
due to a discharged battery and the cranking system
should be checked.
1. Attach one end of the jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery and the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
negative terminal of the booster battery. Connect the
other end of the jumper cable to a good ground on the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a good
connection is made, free of dirt and grease.
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct
fluid type.
Fluid Level Check — 42RLE
This fluid level should be checked when the engine is
fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is
heated to its normal operating temperature. Operation of
the transmission with an improper fluid level will greatly
reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid. To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly,
the following procedure must be used:
1. The vehicle must be on level ground.
2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a
minimum of 60 seconds.
3. Fully apply parking brake.
4. Apply the brakes and shift the transmission momen-
tarily into each gear position ending in P (Park).
5. The fluid
MUSTbe checked with the transmission in
P (Park) to be sure that the fluid level is accurate.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.
Remove dipstick and note reading.
At normal operating temperature (approximately 180° F
(82° C), the fluid level is correct if it is in the HOT region
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293
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Emergency Starting..................... 258
Voltmeter ............................ 147
Belts, Drive ............................ 275
Belts, Seat .............................. 20
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 282
B-Pillar Location ........................ 217
Brake System ........................... 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 205
Hoses .............................. 290
Master Cylinder ....................... 291
Parking ............................. 200
Warning Light ........................ 151
Brakes ............................... 203
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 189
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 44
Bulb Replacement ..................... 309,310
Calibration, Compass ...................... 54
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 314 Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ 233
Power Steering ........................ 281
Car Washes ............................ 298
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 232
Carpeting ............................. 301
Catalytic Converter ...................... 275
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 45
CD (Compact Disc) Changer ................ 158
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........154,157,160,163
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 171
Cellular Phone .......................... 172
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 313
Chains, Tire ............................ 228
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 254
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 214
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............149,269
Child Restraint ...................... 34,39,42
INDEX 349
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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 230
Odometer ............................. 150
Trip ................................ 150
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 209
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 209
Oil, Engine ............................ 271
Capacity ............................ 314
Dipstick ............................. 271
Filter ............................... 274
Identification Logo ..................... 273
Materials Added to ..................... 274
Recommendation ................... 273,314
Viscosity .......................... 274,314
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............268,269
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 56
Overheating, Engine ...................... 253
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 344
Paint Care ............................. 297 Paint Damage
.......................... 297
Parking Brake .......................... 200
Passing Light ........................... 65
PCV Valve ............................ 277
Pets .................................. 44
Pets, Transporting ........................ 44
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 217
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 298
Power Distribution Center ..................... 307
Steering .......................... 207,281
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 26
Preparation for Jacking .................... 256
Pressure Gauge, Oil ...................... 149
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 224
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 153
Radio Operation ...................... 154,172
Radio, Satellite .......................... 167
INDEX 357
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