2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 296

STARTING AND OPERATING 295 CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to second or first gear when descending a steep grade. When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, downshift early so that the engine will not be overburdened. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 5 NOTE: The Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) changes ratios in a continuous manner. This NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down may sometimes "feel" as if it is slipping, but this is while shifting out of PARK. normal and does not harm anything.