2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 136

136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to lock out overdrive. Press the TOW/HAUL switch on the lower center switch bank (below the Heating/Air Conditioning controls). vehicle to gain speed, press the brake pedal, which will disengage the Speed Control and help slow your vehicle. WARNING! WARNING! Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you aren't using it. Driving Up or Down Hills When going up or down hills, it is possible for your vehicle to lose or gain speed, even though the Speed Control is engaged. The automatic transmission may also downshift to a lower gear, to maintain speed going up or down hills. If going down a hill steep enough to cause the To help keep your vehicle under control, do not use Speed Control under these conditions: • When it is not possible to keep your vehicle at a set speed. • On slippery roads, such as on snow or ice. • In heavy or varying traffic volume, in traffic that varies in speed, or on winding roads. • Be sure to turn the Speed Control switch to the OFF position when not in use to avoid accidental engagement.