Hill Start Assist/Hill Descent Control - Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee User Manual

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Shifting Procedures
4WD HI To 4WD LOW
• With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL,
and press the "4WD LOW" button once on the transfer case switch. The "4WD
LOW" indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on
solid when the shift is complete.
4WD LOW To 4WD HI
• With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and
press the "4WD LOW" button once on the transfer case switch. The "4WD LOW"
indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash and turn off when the shift is
complete.
NOTE:
• If the shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature
protection exists, a "For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 mph (8 km/h) Put Trans in N Press
4 Low" message will flash on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
• Shifting into or out of 4WD LOW is possible with the vehicle completely stopped;
however, difficulty may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly
aligned. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift
completion to occur. The preferred method is with the vehicle rolling 0 to 3 mph
(0 to 5 km/h). If the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h), the transfer case
will not allow the shift.
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, engine off.
• Vehicle stopped, with foot on brake.
• Place the transmission into NEUTRAL.
• Press and hold the NEUTRAL button located near the 4WD mode control knob
with a pen or similar object for four seconds. The indicator light will begin to flash
indicating the shift is in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when
the NEUTRAL shift is complete. A "4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL" message will
display on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
• Repeat these Steps to shift out of NEUTRAL.

HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT CONTROL

• The Hill Start Assist system assists the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop
on a hill.
• The Hill Descent Control system maintains vehicle speed while descending hills
during off-road driving situations and is available in 4WD HIGH range and 4WD
LOW range.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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