Jeep 2006 Commander - Manual (Page 259)

shifter is in the D (Drive) position, allowing the selection
of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts
the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will
never shift above third gear, but can shift down to 2
(second) or 1 (first), when needed.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.
Screen Display 1 2 3 4 D
Actual Gear(s) Al-
lowed 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum
deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the
left “D(-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift to
the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed
down.
Overdrive Operation
The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec-
tronically controlled fourth and fifth speed (Overdrive).
The transmission will automatically shift from 3rd gear to
Overdrive if the following conditions are present:
• the transmission selector is in D (Drive);
• the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem-
perature;
• vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48
km/h);
• the “TOW/HAUL” button has not been activated;
• transmission has reached normal operating tempera-
ture.
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