If you are in D (Drive) and are in 5th gear, the first tap to
the left (-) will display 5. Another tap to the left (-) will
shift the transmission into 4th gear.
On vehicles equipped with 4.7L or 5.7L engines, use of
ERS (or Tow/Haul mode) also enables a additional
underdrive gear which is not normally used during
through-gear accelerations. This additional gear im-
proves vehicle performance and cooling capability when
towing a trailer on certain grades. In ERS mode (on all
transmissions), 1st through 3rd gear are underdrive gears
and 4th gear is direct drive. ERS 5th gear (Overdrive) is
the same as the normal 4th gear.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.
Screen Display
1
2
3
4
5*
D
Actual Gear(s)
Allowed
1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-5
* Applies to vehicles equipped with 4.7L/5.7L engines
only.
NOTE:
To select the proper gear position for maximum
deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the
left “D(-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift to
the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed
down.
Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (5th gear for 3.7L engine, 4th and
5th gears for 4.7L and 5.7L engines). The transmission
will automatically shift from direct gear to Overdrive if
the following conditions are present:
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Summary of Contents for 2008 Cherokee
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Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...
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Page 103: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...
Page 104: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 ...
Page 186: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Gasoline Engine 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 187: ...Diesel Engine UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 4 ...
Page 255: ...Lowering the DVD Screen Remote Control Location UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 4 ...
Page 265: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 4 ...
Page 270: ...Operating Tips Chart 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 317: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 317 5 ...
Page 386: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 387: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4 7L MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 7 ...
Page 388: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 389: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 0L DIESEL MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 7 ...
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