Jeep Wrangler: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED / AutoStick
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission
feature providing manual shift control, giving
you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick
allows you to maximize engine braking,
eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance. This
system can also provide you with more control
during passing, city driving, cold slippery
conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and
many other situations.
Operation
To activate AutoStick mode, move the gear
selector into the MANUAL (M) position (beside
the DRIVE position). The current transmission
gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
In AutoStick mode, you can use the gear
selector (in the MANUAL position) to manually
shift the transmission.
AutoStick mode has the following operational
benefits:
- 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 gear 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 (or THIRD gear, in 4WD Low
range). Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow
starting in SECOND gear. Starting out in
SECOND or THIRD gear can be helpful in
snowy or icy conditions.
- If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.
- The system will ignore attempts to upshift at
too low of a vehicle speed.
- Holding the gear selector in the (-) position
will downshift the transmission to the lowest
gear possible at the current speed.
- 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.
NOTE:
When Hill Descent Control is enabled, AutoStick
is not active.
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.
Transmission function is monitored
electronically for abnormal conditions. If a
condition is detected that could result in
transmission damage, Transmission Limp
Home Mode is activated...
WARNING!
Failure to engage a transfer case position
completely can cause transfer case damage
or loss of power and vehicle control. You
could have a collision...
Other information:
If the selected seating position has a
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the
instructions below. Check
what type of seat belt each seating position has.
Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps
and on the tether strap of the child seat so
that you can more easily attach the hooks
or connectors to the vehicle anchorages...
Overview
Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated,
hands-free, in-vehicle communications system.
It allows you to dial a phone number with your
mobile phone.
The feature supports the following:
Voice Activated Features
Hands-Free dialing via Voice (“Call John
Smith Mobile” or “Dial 248-555-1212”)...