2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 359

STARTING AND OPERATING 357 gear) positions will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. For vehicles with 5.7L engines (which have two Overdrive gears), the transmission may not shift into the top Overdrive gear (normal fifth gear) until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac Iா Operating Instructions/ Precautions - If Equipped The Quadra-Trac I௡ is a single-speed (HI range only) transfer case, which provides convenient full-time fourwheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction. • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not NOTE: The Quadra-Trac I௡ system is not appropriate cause damage to the transmission. The torque confor conditions where 4WD LOW range is recommended. verter will refill within five seconds after starting the Refer to "Off-Road Driving Tips" in "Starting and Operengine. ating" for further information. 5