2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 419

STARTING AND OPERATING 417 ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position, The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are and once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK. self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few Interlock (BTSI) system that holds the shift lever in the hundred miles (kilometers). PARK position unless the brakes are applied. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed. pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears. Five-Speed Automatic Transmission The shift lever position display (located in the instrument The shift lever (with AutoStick௡ shift paddles mounted panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You on the steering wheel) provides PARK, REVERSE, NEUmust press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of TRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. the PARK position (refer to "Brake/Transmission Shift SPORT mode is only available in the "Selec-Track" posiInterlock System" in this section). To drive, move the shift tions of TRACK and SPORT. lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. 5