STARTING AND OPERATING
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Transmission Limp Home Mode
If the problem is no longer detected , the transm ission will
retu rn to norm al operation. If the problem persists, P
(Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will continu e to
operate. Only 2nd gear (3.7L engine) or 3rd gear (4.7L
and 5.7L engines) will be available in the D (Drive)
position. Have the transm ission checked at you r autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
Transm ission function is monitored for abnorm al cond i-
tions. If a cond ition is detected that could resu lt in
transm ission damage, the transm ission limp hom e mode
will be engaged . In this mode, the transm ission will
rem ain in the current gear (3.7L engine) or in direct gear
(4.7L
stop .
and 5.7L engines) until the vehicle is brou ght to a
Torque Con verter Clu tch
To reset the transm ission, use the follow ing proced ure:
A featu re, designed to improve fuel econom y, has been 5
inclu ded in the autom atic transm ission on you r vehicle.
A clutch within the torqu e converter engages autom ati-
cally at a calibrated speed at light throttle. It engages at
higher speed s und er heavier acceleration. This may re-
sult in a slightly different feeling or resp onse during
norm al operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed
drop s below a calibrated speed , or during acceleration,
the clutch autom atically and smoothly disengages. The
featu re is operational in Overd rive and in Drive.
1.
2.
3.
Stop the vehicle.
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
Turn off the engine, be sure to turn the key to the
LOCK position.
4.
Wait approxim ately 10 second s, then restart the en-
gine.
5.
Move the shift lever to the desired gear range.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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