Jeep 2004 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual page 184

184 STARTING AND OPERATING
reaches the appropriate temperature. Refer to the "Note"
under "Torque Converter Clutch" later in this section.
If the transmission temperature gets too hot, the trans-
mission may downshift out of Overdrive or engage
overdrive at higher vehicle speeds (4.7L engines only)
until the transmission cools down. After cooldown, Over-
drive will resume normal operation.
2—Second
For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain
roads where more precise speed control is desirable. Use
it also when climbing long grades, and for engine brak-
ing when descending moderately steep grades. To pre-
vent excessive engine speed, do not exceed 45 mph (72
km/h) in this range.
1—First
For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at
low speeds (25 mph (40 km/h) or less) when going
downhill. To prevent excessive engine speed do not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this range.
CAUTION!
Never race the engine with the brakes on and the
vehicle in gear, and never hold the vehicle on an
incline without applying the brakes. These practices
can cause overheating and damage to the transmis-
sion.