2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 241

STARTING AND OPERATING 241 upshift, the engine control system will limit the engine speed to protect the engine. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center" in Section 4 of this manual. Shifting into or out of the Autostick mode can be done at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the driver wishes to engage Autostick, simply move the shift lever to the Left or Right (D-/D+) position while in D (Drive). Hold the shift lever to the right for at least one second to disengage Autostick. The transmission will now operate automatically; shifting between the five available gears. Autostick General Information • You can start out in first or second gear. The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. • Avoid using speed control when Autostick is engaged. • The transmission will not automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Autostick is engaged. PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the "Brake Warning Light" in the instrument cluster will light. 5