2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 474

472 STARTING AND OPERATING • Snow - Tuning set for additional stability in inclem- • Rock - Off-road calibration only available in 4WD ent weather. Use on and off road on loose traction LOW range. Traction based tuning with improved steer-ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. surfaces such as snow. When in SNOW mode (dependUse for low speed obstacles such as large rocks, deep ing on certain operating conditions), the transmission ruts, etc. may use second gear (rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage. NOTE: Rock mode is only available on the vehicles • Sport - This mode alters the transmission's automatic equipped with the Off-Road package. shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are increased to make full use of available engine power. Electronic Vehicle Information Center NOTE: SPORT mode is not available when 4WD LOW is (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display Messages selected. • Sand/Mud - Off road calibration for use on low traction surfaces such as mud, sand, or wet grass. Driveline is maximized for traction. Some binding may be felt on less forgiving surfaces. The electronic brake controls are set to limit traction control management of throttle and wheel spin. When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the EVIC/DID display. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.