•
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.
•
Holding the (-) paddle pressed, or holding the gear
selector in the (-) position, will downshift the trans-
mission 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.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear selector
to the DRIVE (D) position, or press and hold the (+)
paddle shifter until "D" is indicated in the instrument
cluster. You can shift in or out of AutoStick mode 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.
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a SPORT Mode feature.
The engine, transmission, and steering systems are all
set to their SPORT settings. SPORT Mode will provide
improved throttle response and modified transmission
shift points for an enhanced driving experience, as well
as greater amount of steering feel. This mode may be
activated and deactivated by pushing the SPORT button
on the instrument panel switch bank.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
SINGLE-SPEED OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS/PRECAUTIONS —
IF EQUIPPED
This system contains a single-speed (HI range only)
transfer case, which provides convenient full-time All-
Wheel Drive (AWD). No driver interaction is required.
The Brake Traction Control (BTC) System, which com-
bines standard ABS and Traction Control, provides
resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow addi-
tional torque transfer to wheels with traction.
NOTE:
This system is not appropriate for conditions where
AWD LOW is recommended
page 127.
ELECTRONICALLY SHIFTED
TRANSFER CASE — IF EQUIPPED
This is an electronically shifted transfer case and it is
operated by the AWD control switch, which is located on
the center console.
This electronically shifted transfer case provides three
positions:
•
All-wheel drive auto range (AWD AUTO)
•
All-wheel drive low range (AWD LOW)
•
N (Neutral)
When additional traction is required, the transfer case
AWD LOW position can be used to lock the front and
rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accom-
plished by pushing the AWD LOW switch
page 92.
The AWD LOW position is designed for loose, slippery
road surfaces only. Driving in the AWD LOW position on
dry, hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear
and damage to the driveline components.
AWD Control Switch
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