Owner`s manual

When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before

shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau-

tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill

grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.

NOTE:

• On vehicles equipped with the electronically shifted

transfer case, ensure that the transfer case is in AWD

AUTO or LOW RANGE position on the AWD Control

Switch. Ensure that the NEUTRAL position light is

NOT illuminated.

WARNING!

• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the

parking brake. Always apply the parking brake

fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-

ment and possible injury or damage.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others

if it is not in PARK. Make sure the transmission is

in PARK before leaving the vehicle.

• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL

if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If

your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the

vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-

verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit

someone or something. Only shift into gear when

the engine is idling normally and your foot is

firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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