Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped; On-Road Driving Tips - Jeep Compass 2015 Operating Information Manual

• 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 the
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.
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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.
vehicle is
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand,
four–wheel drive (4WD).
Four-Wheel Drive Switch
Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or
if additional traction is needed in sand, deep
snow, or loose traction surfaces, activate the
"4WD LOCK" switch by pulling up once and
releasing. This locks the center coupling allow-
ing more torque to be sent to the rear wheels.
The "4WD Indicator Light" will come on in the
cluster. This can be done on the fly, at any
vehicle speed. To deactivate, simply pull on the
switch one more time. The "4WD Indicator
Light" will then go out.
NOTE:
Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in "Start-
ing and Operating" for further information.

ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS

Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of off-road applica-
tions. Specific design characteristics give them
a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is
a better view of the road, allowing you to
anticipate problems. They are not designed for