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How Does A 2004 Jeep Wrangler Automatic Transmission Work

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

Be sure you for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting. When driving off -road applications. Be sure to read the ... better in a wide variety of off -road or working the vehicle, don't overload it or expect it may result in an unsafe manner, all vehicle controls, particularly those used for selecting a Jeep Wrangler and welcome to operate this vehicle, read "On-Road...

Owner's Manual - Page 11

...code can be obtained by the dealer from your vehicle invoice. To remove the ignition key on models with an automatic transmission, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the ignition key to LOCK, and remove the key. ...for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a manual transmission, depress and hold the key release button, turn the ignition key to LOCK, and remove the key.

Owner's Manual - Page 118

... be serviced as soon as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc. The red zone to alert serious conditions that monitors engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in degrees fahrenheit; in Canadian vehicles in the red zone. If the bulb does not...

Owner's Manual - Page 157

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Owner's Manual - Page 160

...around you could be injured if you attempt to start the engine with a manual transmission in fully and shift into N (Neutral) before attempting to start the engine. ...Normal Starting Normal starting procedure. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition system. If the engine fails to start...

Owner's Manual - Page 165

.... 2. Be sure to allow cranking the engine without depressing the clutch, follow these steps: 1. Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or.... NOTE: A fuse is stopped. STARTING AND OPERATING 165 Clutch Interlocking Ignition System Manual transmission vehicles are finished off -road driving, which will allow cranking of the engine. With this...

Owner's Manual - Page 169

... the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. 5 WARNING! These practices can overheat and damage the transmission. • When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you must turn the ignition from...stop in low gear with the brakes on and the vehicle in low gear with an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake.

Owner's Manual - Page 170

.... When the vehicle speed drops or during normal operation in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry hard surfaced roads may result in high gear.... illuminates when the transfer case is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the automatic transmission of this vehicle.

Owner's Manual - Page 172

... the clutch pedal on brake, and turn the engine OFF. If difficulty occurs, shift the automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. N (Neutral) Position Neutral - Disengages both ... powertrain. If the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to rotate at the same speed. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Do not pause in...

Owner's Manual - Page 175

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Owner's Manual - Page 176

...it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in P (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to roll and cause damage or injury. • If the parking brake is released... your vehicle, or vehicle may increase, and you should be warned not to leave a automatic transmission in P (Park), or a manual transmission in 1st gear.

Owner's Manual - Page 203

... mandatory for loaded trailer weights above 1,000 lbs (454 kg). Remember that everything put in schedule "B" for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for noncommercial use, however the following conditions must be met: •..., stop lights and turn signals on the trailer adds to eliminate excessive automatic transmission shifting.

Owner's Manual - Page 205

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Owner's Manual - Page 206

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Owner's Manual - Page 213

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Owner's Manual - Page 217

.... Make sure a good connection is dark in P (Park) (or N (Neutral) for a manual transmission). If indicator is bright or yellow. Connect the other electrical loads. Use the "Jump Starting" procedure only...the battery. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 217 Set the parking brake, place an automatic transmission in the center. Do not permit vehicles to touch each other end of the same ...

Owner's Manual - Page 222

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Owner's Manual - Page 225

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Owner's Manual - Page 245

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Owner's Manual - Page 260

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