Jeep COMPASS 4xe, Manual

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ST
AR
TING AND DRIVING
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SELEC-TERRAIN™
60)
The
Selec-Terrain™
system combines
the characteristics of the car control
systems with the possibility of intervention
by the driver, in order to provide the best
performance on all types of terrain.
79 J0B6028E
DRIVING MODE SELECTION
Turn knob (A) fi g. 79 to select the desired
mode.

AUTO (Automatic)
: the traction mode
with continuous and automatic
operation can be used while driving
on road and off-road. With "AUTO"
mode active, the "ELECTRIC"
operating mode can be activated.

SPORT
: this mode allows you to use
the electric motor and the heat engine
to maximize the sporty driving of the
car.

SNOW
: this mode can achieve more
stability on slippery or snow-covered
grounds. To be used for driving
on-road and off-road in the case of
grounds with poor grip, such as roads
covered by snow.

SAND/MUD:
•
SAND
: off-road driving mode to
be used on surfaces with poor
grip, such as sandy surfaces.
The transmission is set to offer a
maximum traction.
•
MUD
: off-road driving mode for
surfaces with poor grip, such
as mud-covered grounds or wet
grass.

ROCK
(where provided, for Trailhawk
versions only): this mode is only
available if the 4WD LOW mode is
activated. The device sets the car
to maximize traction and give the
highest steering capacity on off-road
surfaces featuring a high grip. This
mode guarantees the best "off-road"
performance. This mode must be
used to pass over obstacles at slow
speed, such as large rocks, deep
cracks, etc.
The selected driving mode is shown on
the instrument panel display by a graphic
icon and by the message that indicates
the active mode.
WARNING Changing mode is not possible
when the vehicle speed is over 130
km/h.
WARNING With the
SAND/MUD
or
ROCK
driving mode is selected, the thermal
motor tends to increase the engine speed
in order to permit charging of the high-
voltage battery.