Jeep 2007 Commander - Manual (Page 259)

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 5* D
Actual Gear(s)
Allowed 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-5
* Applies to vehicles equipped with 4.7L/5.7L engines
only.
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 automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (5th gear for 3.7L engine, 4th and
5th gears for 4.7L and 5.7L engines). The transmission
will automatically shift from direct 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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