Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014, Operating Manual

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WARNING! (Continued)
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob and lock your vehicle.
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Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-
ing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A
child or others could be seriously or fatally
injured.
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Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever.
•
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to be
in PARK before the engine can be turned off.
This helps the driver avoid inadvertently leaving
the vehicle without placing the transmission in
PARK.
This system also locks the transmission in
PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmis-
sion Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the
shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are ap-
plied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the
engine must be running and the brake pedal
must be pressed.
The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift
from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when
the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode
The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve
the vehicle’s overall fuel economy during nor-
mal driving conditions. Press the “eco” switch in
the center stack of the instrument panel and a
green light will indicate the ECO mode is en-
gaged.
When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is en-
gaged, the vehicle control systems will change
the following:
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The transmission will upshift sooner and
downshift later.
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The torque converter clutch may engage at
lower engine speeds and remain on longer.
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The engine idle speed will be lower.
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The overall driving performance will be more
conservative.
Fuel Economy Mode Switch
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