Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe 2023, Owner'S Manual

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142 STARTING AND OPERATING
Operation
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or
down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver,
unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition
would result. It will remain in the selected gear
until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except
as follows.
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The transmission will automatically downshift
as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging)
and will display the current gear.
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The transmission will automatically downshift to
FIRST gear when coming to a stop. After a stop,
the driver should manually upshift (+) the trans-
mission as the vehicle is accelerated.

You can start out, from a stop, in FIRST or
SECOND gear. Tapping (+) at a stop will allow
starting in SECOND gear. Starting out in
SECOND gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
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If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur.

The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too
low of a vehicle speed.

Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when AutoStick is enabled.
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The system may revert to automatic shift mode
if a fault or overheat condition is detected. The
vehicle will force an upshift, but it will stay in
AutoStick mode.
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
SPORT ON Button
Your vehicle is equipped with a Sport Mode feature.
When activated, the engine and transmission,
steering and suspension (if equipped with air
suspension) are all set to their SPORT settings.
Sport Mode will provide improved throttle response
and modified transmission shift points as well as
firmer suspension and steering for an enhanced
driving experience. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pushing the SPORT ON button on the
instrument panel switch bank or by selecting SPORT
using the Selec-Terrain switch (if equipped). When
Sport Mode has been activated an indicator light
will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
The driveline is equipped with a Front Axle
Disconnect (FAD) for the two-speed driveline. The
FAD operation is fully automated and controlled by
the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM). It does not
require any customer input to engage. The FAD is
set to connect, disconnect and provide 4WD
function based on certain set conditions detected
by the DTCM, including but not limited to the
following:

Ambient temperature

Wipers

Selec-Terrain Mode selection

Wheel-slip detection
The FAD is actuated only in 4WD HI range and
stays connected for 4WD LOW.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking
on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could
lose their grip and the vehicle could skid,
causing a collision or personal injury.
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