2006 JEEP WRANGLER clutch interlock

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission
Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever
in N (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal before
starting vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch
interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the
clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
WARNING!
You or others around you could be injured if you
attempt to start the engine with a manual transmis-
sion in gear — your vehicle will move. Remember,
always push the clutch pedal in fully and shift into
N (Neutral) before attempting to start the engine.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the selector lever in the N (Neutral)
or P (Park) position. Apply the brake before shifting to
any driving range.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
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•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between a
forward gear and reverse, do not spin wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
Recommended Manual Transmission Shifting
Speeds
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Engine Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6
2.4L Accel. 14 (23) 24 (39) 34
(55) 46
(74) 57
(92)
Cruise 11 (18) 19 (31) 27
(43) 38
(61) 45
(72)
4.0L Accel. 15 (24) 24 (39) 34
(55) 47
(76) 56
(90)
Cruise 10 (16) 19 (31) 27
(43) 37
(60) 41
(66)
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System (Non —
Rubicon Models Only)
Manual transmission vehicles are equipped with a clutch
interlock safety feature. With this feature engaged, you
must depress the clutch pedal to allow cranking of the
engine. To temporarily bypass this safety feature while
off-road driving (4L range only), which will allow crank-
ing the engine without depressing the clutch, follow
these steps:
1. Locate the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the
engine compartment. Refer to “Fuse Panel” in Section 7
of this manual. (See page 305 for more information.)
2. Put a 10 Amp fuse in the PDC cavity (#28) marked as
Clutch Override.
NOTE: A fuse is provided in fuseblock cavity (f19 or
f20) marked as Spare.
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3. Be sure to re-engage the clutch interlock safety feature
by following these steps in reverse order when you are
finished off-road driving.
Automatic Transmission
Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or
from P or R to D) should be done only after the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the
shift lever between these gears.
Automatic Shift Controls
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............38,39
Climate Control ......................... 172
Clock ................................ 152
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System ........182,187
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 171
Compass .............................. 52
Compass Calibration ...................... 54
Compass Variance ........................ 55
Console ............................... 74
Console, Floor ........................... 74
Contract, Service ........................ 342
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 275
Cooling System ......................... 284
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 286
Coolant Capacity ...................... 314
Coolant Level ......................... 288
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 287
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 285
Inspection ........................... 284 Points to Remember
.................... 288
Pressure Cap ......................... 287
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........285,314
Temperature Gauge ..................... 149
Corrosion Protection ..................... 297
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 277
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............... 69
Cruise Light ........................... 147
Cup Holder ............................ 72
Customer Assistance ..................... 340
Daytime Running Lights ................... 66
Dealer Service .......................... 270
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 139
Defroster, Windshield .................. 174,177
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 67
Deploying, Airbag ........................ 32
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 268
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................. 65
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