2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 253

252 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission may not shift into the top Overdrive NOTE: The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and gear (normal fifth gear) until the transmission fluid Traction Control System (TCS) (if equipped) should be turned OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle. Refer and engine coolant are warm. to "Electronic Brake Control System" in "Starting and • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the Operating" for further information. first few seconds of operation after shifting the transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to mainfluid partially draining from the torque converter into tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or the transmission. This condition is normal and will not racing the engine, is most effective. Racing the engine or cause damage to the transmission. The torque con- spinning the wheels, due to the frustration of not freeing verter will refill within five seconds of shifting from the vehicle, may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in PARK into any other gear position. NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five Rocking the Vehicle rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prooften be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle. between DRIVE and REVERSE, while applying slight pressure to the accelerator.