2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 442

440 STARTING AND OPERATING shift lever to the left (-). The transmission will shift to the When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down. When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting ocOverdrive Operation curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to select TOW/ The automatic transmission includes an electronically HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears). The transthe potential for transmission overheating or failure due mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL the following conditions are present: mode, transmission upshifts are delayed, and the trans• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, mission will automatically downshift (for engine braking) during steady braking maneuvers. • the transmission fluid has reached an adequate temperature, • the engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature, • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator, and • the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated.