Autostick® (Cvt) - If Equipped - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
AUTOSTICK® (CVT) – If Equipped
AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission
feature providing six manually selectable gear
ratios, giving you more control of the vehicle.
AutoStick® allows you to maximize engine
braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and
downshifts, and improve overall vehicle perfor-
mance. This system can also provide you with
more control during passing, city driving, cold
slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer
towing, and many other situations.
Operation
NOTE:
AutoStick® is not available until the CVT
warms up in cold weather.
When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
AutoStick® is activated by moving the shift lever
side-to-side. Moving the shift lever to the right
(+) will activate AutoStick® and shift up to the
next higher manual ratio, unless you are al-
ready operating in or near Overdrive, in which
case sixth gear ratio will be selected. In like
manner, moving the shift lever to the left (-) will
activate AutoStick® and shift to the next lower
manual ratio. The manually-selected gear will
be displayed in the instrument cluster.
In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift
up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by
the driver, unless an engine lugging or over-
speed condition would result. It will remain in
the selected gear until another upshift or down-
shift is chosen, except as described below:
• The transmission will automatically upshift
when necessary to prevent engine over-
speed.
• The transmission will automatically downshift
as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lug-
ging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift
to first gear when coming to a stop. After a
stop, the driver should manually upshift (+)
the transmission as
accelerated.
• If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when AutoStick® is engaged.
• Heavy Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) appli-
cation will disengage AutoStick® mode.
• The system may revert to automatic shift
mode if a fault or overheat condition is
detected.
To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift
lever to the right (+) until "D" is once again
displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift
in or out of the AutoStick® mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
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