2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 454

452 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position, and the transmission is locked in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK/OFF position. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed. NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode shifting out of PARK. The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehiKey Ignition Park Interlock cle's overall fuel economy during normal driving condiThis vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- tions. To activate ECO mode press the "Controls" button lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK on the touchscreen and then press the "ECO" button on before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ the touchscreen. When ECO mode is engaged and a OFF (key removal) position. The key fob can only be green light in the center stack of the instrument panel will