Power Steering - Jeep Cherokee 2019 Owner's Manual

Selec-Terrain offers the following modes:
• Auto — Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive
operation can be used on and off road. Balances traction
with seamless steering feel to provide improved han-
dling and acceleration over two-wheel drive vehicles.
• Snow — Tuning set for additional stability in inclement
weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces
such as 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.
• Sport — This mode alters the transmission's automatic
shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are
increased to make full use of available engine power.
NOTE: SPORT mode is not available when 4WD LOW is
selected.
• Sand/Mud — Off-road calibration for use on low trac-
tion surfaces such as mud, sand, or wet grass. Driveline
is maximized for traction. Some binding may be felt on
less forgiving surfaces. The electronic brake controls are
set to limit traction control management of throttle and
wheel spin.
• Rock — Off-road calibration only available in 4WD
LOW range. Traction based tuning with improved steer-
ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. Use for
low speed obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc.
NOTE:
• Rock mode is only available on the vehicles equipped
with the Off-Road package.
• Activate the Hill Descent Control or Selec Speed Control
for steep downhill control.
See "Electronic Brake Control System" in "Safety" for
further information.
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will
appear in the instrument cluster. Refer to "Instrument
Cluster Display" in "Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel" for further information.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in
tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide light
efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If the
electric steering system experiences a fault that reduces
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