User Manual - Page 286

For 2017 GRAND CHEROKEE.

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can shift in or out of AutoStick 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. This
mode is a configuration set up for typical enthusiast
driving. The engine, transmission, and steering systems are
all set to their SPORT settings. Sport Mode will provide
improved throttle response and modified shifting for an
enhanced driving experience, as well the greatest amount
of steering feel. This mode may be activated and deacti-
vated by pushing the Sport button on the instrument panel
switch bank.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions
If Equipped
The Quadra-Trac I is a single-speed (HI range only) trans-
fer case, which provides convenient full-time four-wheel
drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake Traction
Control (BTC) System, which combines standard ABS and
Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is
slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with
traction.
NOTE: The Quadra-Trac I system is not appropriate for
conditions where 4WD LOW range is recommended. Refer
to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting And Operating”
for further information.
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions
If Equipped
The Quadra-Trac II transfer case is fully automatic in the
normal driving 4WD AUTO mode. The Quadra-Trac II
transfer case provides three mode positions:
4WD HI
NEUTRAL
4WD LOW
284 STARTING AND OPERATING
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