Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (Btsi); Electronically Controlled Five Speed Automatic; Transmission (4.7L Engine Only); Protect Mode - Electronically Controlled Transmission (4.7L Engine Only) - Jeep 2004 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

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Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI)

This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift
interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in
the P (Park) position when the ignition switch is in an
unlocked position. To move the gear selector lever out of
the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned
to the OFF, ON, or START position, the brake pedal and
the button on the front side of the shifter handle must be
depressed.

Electronically Controlled Five Speed Automatic

Transmission (4.7L Engine Only)

This electronically controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a
couple hundred miles (kilometers).
Protect Mode - Electronically Controlled
Transmission (4.7L Engine Only)
This transmission is monitored electronically for abnor-
mal conditions. If an abnormal condition is detected, the
transmission's electronic controller will automatically
select direct gear (in the Drive position) or 2nd gear (in
the 2 or 1 position). This feature will allow the vehicle to
be driven to the dealer for service minimizing any
damage to the transmission. Some conditions that will
cause the transmission to use this alternate gear selection
are momentary and the transmission can be reset to the
normal shift program by performing the following:
• Stop the vehicle and shift into P (Park).
• Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and then
restart the engine.
• Shift into the desire shift range and resume driving.