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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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I just got a 2000 Cherokee a few weeks ago and I keep reading about an overdrive on/off. I can't find it anywhere in the Jeep. Is there a button for that or something? If so, where can I locate it? I can't find it!!!!

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by oliver_crangle
I just got a 2000 Cherokee a few weeks ago and I keep reading about an overdrive on/off. I can't find it anywhere in the Jeep. Is there a button for that or something? If so, where can I locate it? I can't find it!!!!

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It's your shifter.

Pull out of "D" down to "3"
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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I have a 5-speed manual. Do the 5-speeds have overdrive?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by oliver_crangle
I have a 5-speed manual. Do the 5-speeds have overdrive?
5th gear is overdrive.

An overdrive switch is for automatics or manuals with electric overdrive.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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hmm, so everytime im on the highway in 5th, I'm in overdrive?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by oliver_crangle
hmm, so everytime im on the highway in 5th, I'm in overdrive?
yes
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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interestiiiiing. well, thank you. that solves that mystery. =)
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by oliver_crangle
hmm, so everytime im on the highway in 5th, I'm in overdrive?
fourth gear ratio is 1.0 and fifth gear is .79 i.e. overdrive
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