2009 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 263

STARTING AND OPERATING 261 General Information • If a ratio other than 1st is selected and the vehicle is brought to a stop, the transaxle control logic will automatically select the 1st gear ratio. • If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to the rev limit, the transaxle will automatically select the next higher ratio. • If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. However. the CVT will stay in the manually selected ratio. • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off. • If the system detects a problem, it will disable the Autostick௡ mode and the transmission will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time, on-demand, four-wheel drive (4WD). 5 Four-Wheel Drive Switch