2010 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 314

STARTING AND OPERATING 313 2 (Second) • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph This range is used for moderate grades and to assist (48 km/h) braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins at • the TOW/HAUL button has not been activated a stop in low gear with automatic upshift into second The transmission will downshift from OVERDRIVE to gear. Will not shift into third gear. DRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle 1 (First) speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). This range is used for hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode gear with no upshift. Provides engine compression brak- When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting ocing at low speeds. curs, press the TOW/HAUL button. This will improve Overdrive Operation performance and reduce the potential for transmission The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elecoverheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When tronically controlled fourth gear (OVERDRIVE). The operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will transmission will automatically shift from third gear into shift into third gear. OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in DRIVE 5