Jeep Compass 2020 Owner's Manual page 263

• If a requested downshift would cause the engine to
over-speed, that shift will not occur.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a
vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Auto-
Stick is enabled.
• The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or
overheat condition is detected.
NOTE:
When Selec-Speed or Hill Descent Control is enabled, Auto-
Stick is not active.
To disengage AutoStick, return the gear selector to the
DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick posi-
tion at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip
and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission may
operate only in a fixed gear, or may remain in NEUTRAL
(N). The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illumi-
nated. Limp Home Mode may allow the vehicle to be driven
to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the
transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can
be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK (P), if possible. If not,
shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Push and hold the ignition until the engine turns OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
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