Four-Wheel Drive Operation; 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) - If Equipped - Jeep 2022 CHEROKEE Owner's Manual

100 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will only shift
up or down when the driver moves the gear
selector rearward (+) or forward (-), except as
described below.
The transmission will automatically upshift

when necessary to prevent engine overspeed.
The transmission will automatically downshift

as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging)
and will display the current gear.
The transmission will automatically downshift to

FIRST or SECOND gear (depending on model)
when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver
should manually upshift (+) the transmission as
the vehicle is accelerated.
You can start out (from a stop) in FIRST or

SECOND gear. Starting out in SECOND gear can
be helpful in snow or icy conditions. Tap the gear
selector forward or rearward to select the
desired gear after the vehicle is brought to a
stop.
If a requested downshift would cause the

engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur.
The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too

low of a vehicle speed.
Avoid using Cruise Control when AutoStick is

engaged because the transmission will not shift
automatically.
Transmission shifting will be more noticeable

when AutoStick is enabled.
The system may revert to automatic shift mode

if a fault or overheat condition is detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear
selector to the DRIVE position. You can shift in or
out of the AutoStick position at any time without
taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking
on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could
lose their grip and the vehicle could skid,
causing a collision or personal injury.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has
been included in the automatic transmission on
your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter
engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This
may result in a slightly different feeling or response
during normal operation in the upper gears. When
the vehicle speed drops or during some
accelerations, the clutch automatically
disengages.
NOTE:
The torque converter clutch will not engage until
the transmission fluid is warm (usually after 1 to
3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because the engine
speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is
not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is
not shifting properly when cold. This is normal. The
torque converter clutch will function normally once
the transmission is sufficiently warm.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION

1-S F -W D
PEED OUR HEEL RIVE
(4WD) — I E
F QUIPPED
This feature provides on-demand four-wheel drive
(4WD). The system is automatic with no driver
inputs or additional driving skills required. Under
normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide
most of the traction. If the front wheels begin to lose
traction, power is shifted automatically to the rear
wheels. The greater the front wheel traction loss,
the greater the power transfer to the rear wheels.
Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle
input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque
will be sent to the rear in a preemptive effort to
improve vehicle launch and performance
characteristics.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type
tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.
Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power
transfer unit.