2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 289

STARTING AND OPERATING 287 is approaching it's maximum value and a upshift to the next gear is required. In the event that the driver does not upshift, the engine control system will automatically do it for the driver. 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 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. 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. Tapping the shift lever to the D+ position (at a stop) will allow starting in 2nd gear. After starting, the driver should continue to manually upshift (D+) as the vehicle is accelerated. • Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. • Avoid using speed control when Autostick௡ is engaged. • The transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick௡ is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Autostick௡ is engaged. 5