2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 436

434 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recommend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. Operation When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode, it will operate automatically, shifting between the eight available gears. To activate Paddle Shift mode, simply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-) while in DRIVE If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer or SPORT mode. Tapping (-) to enter Paddle Shift mode will downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, while service is required. using (+) to enter Paddle Shift mode will retain the current Paddle Shift Mode gear. When Paddle Shift mode is active, the current transPaddle Shift mode is a driver-interactive transmission mission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. feature providing manual shift control, giving you more In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift up or control of the vehicle. Paddle Shift allows you to maxi- down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, unless mize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or This system can also provide you with more control downshift is chosen, except as described below. during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- • The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will tions. display the current gear.