Jeep 2005 Grand Cherokee - Manual (Page 292)

Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Turn the ignition key to the unlocked OFF position.
2. Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
3. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. Refer to
“Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section.
4. Shift transmission into P (Park).
5. Start the engine.
6. Shift transmission into D (Drive).
NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral),
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
regardless of 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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