Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Starting and operating » Automatic transmission
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be turned to the ON/ RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.

The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission

Gear Ranges