2010 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 405
2010 Jeep Liberty Manual
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404 STARTING AND OPERATING specified for "police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towTowing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, ing." Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper and backing the trailer in an area located away from maintenance intervals. heavy traffic. TOW/HAUL Automatic Transmission To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheatThe "D" range can be selected when towing. However, if ing, press the TOW HAUL button when driving in hilly frequent shifting occurs while in this range, you will areas or shift the transmission to Drive position "2" on want to activate the TOW/HAUL feature. Refer to "Au- more severe grades. Refer to "Automatic Transmission" tomatic Transmission" in "Starting and Operating" for in "Starting and Operating" for further information. further information. Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped NOTE: Using the TOW/HAUL feature while operating − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by re- − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until ducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action you can get back to cruising speed. will also provide better engine braking. If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency. utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic transmission fluid and filter according to the interval