2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 452

450 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normally, in AutoStick® mode, the transmission will • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is of a vehicle speed. reached. If, however, AutoStick® is engaged while in • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is SPORT or TRACK mode, the transmission will remain engaged. in the selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached. The transmission will upshift only • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. when commanded by the driver. • The transmission will automatically downshift as the To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle until "D" is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can display the current gear. shift in or out of the AutoStick® mode at any time • The transmission will automatically downshift to first without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the WARNING! vehicle is accelerated. • You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. icy conditions.