2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 286

STARTING AND OPERATING 285 • Look at the shift indicator window on the shift lever NEUTRAL This range is used when the vehicle is standing for bezel to ensure it is in the PARK position. prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine • You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you out of the PARK position. must leave the vehicle. CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Otherwise, damage to the steering column or shift lever could result. You must also press the brake pedal. DRIVE This range is used for most city and highway driving. AUTOSTICKா - IF EQUIPPED AutoStick௡ is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. AutoStick௡ allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and REVERSE improve overall vehicle performance. This system can This range is for moving the vehicle rearward. Use this also provide you with more control during passing, city range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. Automatic ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) and/or the 5