2015 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 426

424 STARTING AND OPERATING excessive shifting and heat buildup. This action will also Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped provide better engine braking. • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- • When using the speed control, if you experience speed utes of continuous operation, then change the transmisdrops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until sion fluid and filter as specified for Љpolice, taxi, fleet, or you can get back to cruising speed. frequent trailer towingЉ. Refer to the ЉMaintenance • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to ScheduleЉ for the proper maintenance intervals. maximize fuel efficiency. AutoStick® - If Equipped Cooling System When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose Љ4Љ if the desired speed can be maintained. Choose Љ3Љ or Љ2Љ if needed to maintain the desired speed. To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow. To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions: City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. Highway Driving Reduce speed. Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily.