Mode Selection Guide; Power Steering - Jeep H6 Manual

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ODE ELECTION UIDE
Selec-Terrain Switch
AUTO: This four-wheel drive operation is a
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continuous operation, is fully automatic and can
be used on and off-road. This mode balances
traction to ensure maneuverability and acceler-
ation improvement compared to a vehicle with
two-wheel drive. This mode also reduces fuel
consumption, since it allows the disconnect of
the drive shaft where conditions permit.
SNOW: This mode allows you to have greater

stability under conditions of bad weather. For
use on and off-road on surfaces with poor trac-
tion, such as roads covered with snow. When in
SNOW mode (depending on certain operating
conditions), the transmission may use SECOND
gear (rather than FIRST gear) during launches,
to minimize wheel slippage.
SAND/MUD: For off-road driving or use on

surfaces with poor traction, such as dry sand
and roads covered by mud or wet grass. The
transmission is set to provide maximum trac-
tion.
NOTE:
Activate the Hill Descent Control for steep down-

hill control Ú page 179.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system will provide
increased vehicle response and ease of
maneuverability. The power steering system
adapts to different driving conditions.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could
pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service
should be obtained as soon as possible.
If the "Service Power Steering" or "Power Steering
Assist Off - Service System" message and a
steering wheel icon are displayed on the
instrument cluster display, it indicates that the
vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering
assistance Ú page 80.
If the "Power Steering System Hot - Performance
May Be Limited" message and an icon are
displayed on the instrument cluster display, it
indicates that extreme steering maneuvers may
have occurred, which caused an over temperature
condition in the power steering system. You will
lose power steering assistance momentarily until
the over temperature condition no longer exists.
Once driving conditions are safe, then pull over
and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the
light turns off Ú page 80.