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2009 Jeep Liberty Sport, 4WD, Automatic

Shifting Out of NEUTRAL

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Shifting Out of NEUTRAL

Perform the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage:

  1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
  2. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position (if it has been moved or the engine has been started).
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine.
  5. Depress the brake pedal.
  6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
  7. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to depress the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button. Release the NEUTRAL button after the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off (approximately one second). After the NEUTRAL button is released, the transfer case will shift to the position identified by the selector switch.
  8. Start the engine.
  9. Shift the transmission into DRIVE to verify that the transfer case has engaged.
  10. Set the parking brake.
  11. Shift the transmission into PARK.
NOTE:
  • Steps 1 through 6 are requirements for shifting the transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior to depressing the NEUTRAL selection button or while the shift attempt is in process, then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released.
  • The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch in not in the ON position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
  • Flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.