2005 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 234

234 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the vehicle is started in cold outside temperatures, shifts into Overdrive may be delayed. Normal Overdrive and shifting operation will resume when the temperature of the transmission reaches the appropriate temperature. Refer to the "Note" under "Torque Converter Clutch" later in this section. If the transmission temperature gets too hot, the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive or engage overdrive at higher vehicle speeds until the transmission cools down. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume normal operation. 2 (Second) For moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to 2nd gear. Will not shift to 3rd. 1 (First) For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no upshift. Provides engine compression braking at low speeds. CAUTION! • Never press on the accelerator pedal with the engine running, vehicle in gear, and the brakes applied. Always apply the brakes when stopped on a incline. Failure to follow these instructions can cause overheating and damage to the transmission. • When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by moving between "First" and R (Reverse), do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.