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STARTINGANDOPERATING
When frequ ent transm ission shifting occurs while using
Overd rive, such as when operating the vehicle und er
heavy load cond itions (for exam ple, in hilly terrain,
strong head wind s, or trailer tow ing), turning off over-
drive will improve perform ance and extend transm ission
life by red ucing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
Overd rive can be locked out by pressing the O/ D OFF
switch located on the instru ment panel. The O/ D OFF
ind icator light (on the switch) will illuminate to show
that the switch has been activated . When the ind icator
light is on, Overd rive is locked out. Pressing the switch a
second time restores the Overd rive function. The lockou t
featu re is useful when tow ing a trailer or carrying a
heavy load .
2
(Second)
For moderate grad es and to assist braking on dry pave-
ment or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear
with autom atic upshift to 2nd gear. Will not shift to 3rd.
1
(First)
For hard pulling at low speed s in mud, sand , snow, or on
steep grad es. Begins and stays in low gear with no
upshift. Provid es engine compression braking at low
speed s.
OverdriveOffSwitch
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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