Transmission Limp Home Mode; Overdrive Operation; Autostick- Page 292

2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STARTING AND OPERATING
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
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Transmission Limp Home Mode

Transmission function is monitored electronically for ab-

normal conditions. If a condition is detected that could

result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home

Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains

in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop.

After the vehicle has stopped, the transmission will remain

in second gear regardless of which forward gear is selected.

PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate.

The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated.

Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an

authorized dealer for service without damaging the trans-

mission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can

be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the

following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.

6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no

longer detected, the transmission will return to normal

operation.

NOTE:

Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-

mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest

possible convenience. An authorized dealer has diagnostic

equipment to assess the condition of your transmission. If

the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service

is required.

Overdrive Operation

The automatic transmission includes an electronically con-

trolled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will auto-

matically shift into Overdrive if the following conditions

are present:

The gear selector is in the DRIVE position.

Vehicle speed is sufficiently high.

The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.

Autostick

AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature pro-

viding manual shift control, giving you more control of the

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  • 1. Stop the vehicle.
  • 2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
  • 3. Turn the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position.
  • 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
  • 5. Restart the engine.
  • 6. Shift into the desired gear range.
  • The gear selector is in the DRIVE position.
  • Vehicle speed is sufficiently high.
  • The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.

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