Jeep Cherokee Operating Information Manual page 169

2 (Second)
This range is used for moderate grades and to
assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and
snow. Begins at a stop in low gear with auto-
matic upshift into second gear. Will not shift into
third gear.
1 (First)
This range is used for hard pulling at low
speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on steep
grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no
upshift. Provides engine compression braking
at low speeds.
Overdrive Operation
The overdrive automatic transmission contains
an electronically controlled Overdrive (fourth
gear). The transmission will automatically shift
into the OVERDRIVE gear if the following con-
ditions are present:
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• the transmission fluid has reached an ad-
equate temperature,
• the engine coolant has reached an adequate
temperature,
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
• the TOW/HAUL button has not been acti-
vated
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer,
carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent trans-
mission shifting occurs, press the TOW/HAUL
button to select TOW/HAUL mode. This will
improve performance and reduce the potential
for transmission overheating or failure due to
excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/
HAUL mode, the transmission will downshift
into third gear.
NOTE:
TOW/HAUL mode locks out Overdrive.
Tow/Haul Button
The "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate
in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/
HAUL mode has been activated. Pressing the
switch a second time restores normal opera-
tion. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the
switch must be pressed each time the engine is
started.
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