2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 283

282 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to second or first gear when descending a steep grade. When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, downshift early so that the engine will not be overburdened. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. NOTE: The Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) changes ratios in a continuous manner. This may NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down sometimes "feel" as if it is slipping, but this is normal and while shifting out of PARK. does not harm anything.