I have a my 2014 JGC diesel Overland. For the first time since I bought it, I came across an extremely steep hill on a 4wd track. In Low Range "mud" and Offroad 2 suspension setting, I selected first gear with the paddles, to maximise engine braking - as one would in a manual transmission. Problem was, the car would suddenly upshift to second gear, and then if I let it go a bit fast, it would upshift to third. I don't know if it would have upshifted to fourth, as that would have been too fast. In fact, third was too fast.
It was not an engine revs issue, as the upshifts were occurring around 2000 rpm. It seemed to be somehow related to speed, or maybe acceleration though, as it happened as the speed built up quickly. It does not happen on the flat, and will rev to at least 4000 using the throttle.
Has anyone else experienced this, or have an explanation?
Thanks,
Russell
It was not an engine revs issue, as the upshifts were occurring around 2000 rpm. It seemed to be somehow related to speed, or maybe acceleration though, as it happened as the speed built up quickly. It does not happen on the flat, and will rev to at least 4000 using the throttle.
Has anyone else experienced this, or have an explanation?
Thanks,
Russell