Gear Selector; Gear Ranges - Jeep Renegade 2019 User Manual

Gear Selector

The transmission gear selector has PARK,
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick
(+/-) shift positions. Manual shifts can be
made using the AutoStick shift control (refer
to "AutoStick" in this section for further
information). Toggling the gear selector for-
ward (-) or rearward (+) while in the AutoStick
position (beside the DRIVE position) will
manually select the transmission gear, and
will display the current gear in the instrument
cluster as 1, 2, 3, etc.
NOTE:
If the gear selector cannot be moved to the
PARK, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position
(when pushed forward) it is probably in the
AutoStick (+/-) position (beside the DRIVE
position). In AutoStick mode, the transmis-
sion gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Move the gear selector to
the right (into the DRIVE [D] position) for
access to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
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Gear Selector Lock Button
The nine-speed transmission has been devel-
oped to meet the needs of FCA current and
future lineup of FWD/AWD vehicles. Software
and calibration is refined to optimize the
customer's driving experience and fuel
economy. By design, some vehicle and drive-
line combinations utilize 9th gear only in very
specific driving situations and conditions.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE
when the accelerator pedal is released and
the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your
foot on the brake pedal when shifting be-
tween these gears.
DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another
gear range.
CAUTION!
After selecting any gear range, wait a mo-
ment to allow the selected gear to engage
before accelerating. This is especially im-
portant when the engine is cold.

Gear Ranges

PARK (P)
This range supplements the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) by locking the transmission. The
engine can be started in this range. Never
attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in
motion. Apply the EPB when exiting the ve-
hicle in this range.