Jeep COMPASS User Manual page 162

Very aggressive driving may result in some
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clutch odor similar to a manual transmission.
An active warning message will appear in the
instrument cluster if cool down actions are
needed.
Certain driving styles and very aggressive

driving may result in some noises during
automatic gear changes. These are normal
operational noises which do not affect the
transmission and vehicle performance.
When stopped on an incline, always use the
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brakes to hold the vehicle in place. On steep
inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will tempo-
PRESS BRAKE AND PUSH BUTTON TO SHIFT INTO GEAR
rarily hold the car in position when the brake
pedal is released. If the accelerator pedal is
not applied after a short time, the car will roll
back. Either reapply the brake (to hold the
vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb the
hill.
Before and after the engine is started, you
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may hear a hydraulic pump for a short period
of time. This noise is normal and will not
damage the transmission.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs
(such as when operating the vehicle under
MESSAGE
heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, or
traveling into strong head winds), use the
AutoStick shift control to select a lower gear.
Under these conditions, using a lower gear will
improve performance and extend transmission
life by reducing excessive shifting and heat
build-up.
Instrument Cluster Messages
Messages will be displayed in the instrument
cluster to alert the driver when certain unusual
conditions occur. These messages are
described below.
DESCRIPTION
The transmission is locked in NEUTRAL to avoid any accidental
movement of the gear selector. This occurs after two seconds with the
vehicle stopped and the brake pedal released. To move the gear selector
again, press the brake pedal.
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