Selec-Terrain - Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual

SELEC-TERRAIN™

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DRIVING MODE SELECTION
Move the cursor (1) fig. 169 forward or
back and release it to select the desired
mode:
AUTO (Automatic): the traction mode
with continuous and automatic operation
can be used while driving on road and
off-road. With "AUTO" mode active, the
"ELECTRIC" operating mode can be
activated.
Selectable in hybrid system operating
modes: "HYBRID", "e-SAVE",
"ELECTRIC".
SPORT: this mode allows you to use
the electric motor and the heat engine to
maximize the sporty driving of the car.
Selectable in hybrid system operating
modes: "HYBRID", "ELECTRIC".
SNOW: this mode can achieve more
stability on slippery or snow-covered
grounds. To be used for driving on-road
and off-road in the case of grounds with
poor grip, such as roads covered by
snow.
Selectable in hybrid system operating
modes: "HYBRID".
SAND/MUD:
SAND: off-road driving mode to
be used on surfaces with poor
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grip, such as sandy surfaces.
The transmission is set to offer a
maximum traction.
Selectable in hybrid system
operating modes: "HYBRID".
MUD: off-road driving mode for
surfaces with poor grip, such as
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mud-covered grounds or wet grass.
Selectable in hybrid system
operating modes: "HYBRID".
ROCK (where provided, for Trailhawk
versions only): this mode is only
available if the 4WD LOW mode is
activated. The device sets the car
to maximize traction and give the
highest steering capacity on off-road
surfaces featuring a high grip. This
mode guarantees the best "off-road"
performance. This mode must be used to
pass over obstacles at slow speed, such
as large rocks, deep cracks, etc.
Selectable in hybrid system operating
modes: "HYBRID".
The selected driving mode is shown
on the instrument panel display by a
graphic icon and by the message that
indicates the active mode.
WARNING If you try to select an
operating mode and the operating mode
selection system does not allow it, a
dedicated message will appear on the
instrument panel display.
WARNING Changing mode is not
possible when the car speed is over 130
km/h.
WARNING With the SAND/MUD or ROCK
driving mode is selected, the heat engine
tends to increase the engine speed in
order to permit charging of the high-
voltage battery.
When the engine is started, the AUTO
mode is automatically selected (LED on
close to the AUTO message).
Move forward or backward and release
the cursor (1) fig. 169 the LED next
to AUTO remains lit. The other LEDs
switch on sequentially, depending on the
clicks set on the cursor, so that you can
understand which is the new required
mode.
NOTE Activate the HDC system to
control the car when driving down steep
paths. For more information, refer to
what is described in paragraph "HDC
system" in the "Safety" section).
WARNING
278) If the vehicle is accidentally partially
immersed in water, switch off the engine
and leave the vehicle immediately. Avoid
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