2014 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 344

342 STARTING AND OPERATING slow slightly until the transmission cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed. This is done to This range should be used for most city and highway prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the driving. It provides the best fuel economy. The DRIVE high speed is maintained, the overheating may reoccur, position provides optimum driving characteristics under as before, in a cyclic fashion. all normal operating conditions. LOW (L) When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- Use this range for engine braking when descending very tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or steep grades. In this range, the transmission will downwhile towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick® shift shift for maximum engine braking, and upshifts will control (refer to ЉAutoStick® (CVT)Љ in this section for occur only to prevent engine overspeed. further information) to select a lower gear ratio. Under these conditions, using a lower gear ratio will improve AUTOSTICK® (SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC performance and extend transmission life by reducing TRANSMISSION) - IF EQUIPPED excessive shifting and heat buildup. AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up providing manual shift control, giving you more control long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize enmay become too hot. If this happens, the transmission gine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downoverheat indicator light will come on, and the vehicle will shifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This DRIVE (D)