Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual page 182

running or off) and the brake pedal must
be pressed. Moreover, it is necessary to
press the button on the gear lever.
To move the lever from position N, the
brake pedal must be pressed if the
ignition device is in ENGINE position
(engine running or stopped).
AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE
D can be selected from sequential
operation in any driving conditions.
In automatic driving mode, the best ratio
is selected by the electronic transmission
control unit depending on speed, engine
load (accelerator pedal position) and
gradient of the road.
Kick-Down function
To resume speed quickly, when the
accelerator pedal is pressed fully, the
transmission control system downshifts
(kick-down function).
WARNING When driving on roads with
poor grip conditions (snow, ice, etc.)
avoid activating the kick-down function.
SEQUENTIAL DRIVING MODE
In sequential driving mode, the dual
clutch automatic transmission works like
a manual transmission.
Shifting gears
Move the lever sideways (to the left)
manually from position D to the
sequential position:
lever towards "+": shift up;
180
lever towards "−": shift down.
The engagement of a lower or higher gear
is only permitted if the engine revs allow
it.
If the car is stopped with a higher
gear than 1st speed engaged, the
transmission will automatically engage
1st gear.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Engine start-up is allowed only with the
gear lever in P or N position.
On starting, the system is at N or P (the
latter means neutral, but with the car's
wheels locked mechanically).
MOVING THE CAR
To move the car, from P press the brake
pedal and, using the button on the gear
lever, move the lever to the desired
position (D, R or "Sequential mode").
The display will show the gear engaged.
When the brake pedal is released, the
car starts moving forwards or backwards,
as soon as the manoeuvre is activated
("creeping" effect). The accelerator
should not be pressed in this case.
WARNING The inconsistency between
the speed actually engaged and the
position of the gear lever is indicated by
the letter corresponding to the position
of the lever flashing on the panel.
This condition should not be interpreted
as an operational fault, but simply as
a request by the system to repeat the
manoeuvre.
WARNING With engine running and car
stationary, in "Sequential mode", the
request for engaging 2nd gear is not
accepted by the system (whether the
brake pedal is pressed or not).If, with
1st gear or reverse (R) engaged, the
following conditions occur:
road gradient over 5%;
clutch overheated;
engine torque constant for a given
period (e.g. if the car hits the pavement
or is parked downhill/uphill);
car movement is achieved by pressing
the accelerator pedal.
WARNING With the electric parking
brake released and brake pedal released,
engine at idling speed and gear lever
in position D, R or sequential, pay
the utmost care because the car can
move even without the operation of the
accelerator pedal. This condition can
be used with the car on a level surface
during tight parking manoeuvres using
the brake pedal only.
CAR SHUTDOWN
Versions equipped with a Keyless Go
system: shift the gear lever to P (Park)
before shutting down the car by pressing
the button next to the steering wheel
fig. 152.