Jeep Cherokee Sport Mode: Overview, Features and Usage

Have you ever wondered what these 3 modes (Snow, Sport, Mud) do while looking at your Jeep Cherokee Selec- terrain?

Well, as their names suggest, they are generally known as the usual driving modes for your Jeep to enable you to adjust it conveniently as per different environments and multiple categories of roads.

Further, when I talk about the best driving mode for your Jeep Cherokee, the Sport mode is undoubtedly the most suggested and admired among the all other driving modes.

Therefore, in this guide, I will be explaining to you the features, purposes, and usages of Jeep Cherokee’s sport mode.

What is Sport Mode in Jeep Cherokee?

Sport mode in Jeep Cherokee is used for adding exceptional power to the engine which drags the gear shifting and adds a powerful boost in the Jeep’s acceleration.

When driving at high speed, it adjusts the suspension’s sustainability and lowers the Jeep’s height which basically helps in grabbing high speeds and taking sharp cuts without being hurt.

Features of Jeep Cherokee’s Sport mode

Jeep Cherokee sport mode is a gift for off-road enthusiasts. I’m personally a fan of it too which convinced me to trust that it makes the Jeep fly on empty roads.

It is genuinely made for smooth roads and the increased speed will definitely amaze you!

Meanwhile, Sport mode enhances the throttle response and drags each gear properly to help the vehicle run on the road like a Usain bolt.

When to Put My Jeep Cherokee in Sport Mode?

If I speak about the correct time for switching to this mode, it surprisingly has no exceptions. You can use the sport mode whenever you want!

However, I still advise you with the best suggestion is to use it when you want to experience more acceleration, power, and grip on the vehicle while driving.

Probably it is while towing some heavy loads, overtaking on highways, or climbing up rocky space.

When to Avoid the Use of Jeep Cherokee Sport Mode?

Though being the best driving mode, it still has some minor drawbacks.

Jeep Cherokee sport mode is no doubt an incredible feature of the Jeep but there are certain conditions where it’s strictly not recommended to use the sport mode of Jeep Cherokee.

Following are the 3 main situations where you should avoid using sport mode:

1. Slippery or wet roads:

If the roads are slippery, wet, or icy, Jeep’s Tyre will eventually start spinning faster and may lose its grip on the road.

Consequently, This will make you lose control over the vehicle leading you to an accident🚧.

2. Heavy Traffic:

If you use sport mode during heavy traffic flow, you will feel uncomfortable because the Jeep will accelerate aggressively and you have to apply the brakes regularly.

3. Low fuel:

Driving your Jeep in sport mode may worsen your Jeep’s fuel average and down the fuel gauge faster. So it should be kept in mind while enjoying your sporty drive.

How to Put Your Jeep Cherokee on Sport Mode?

The most awaited part for those who are looking for a guide to shift your Jeep to sport mode.

There you go; In order to put your Jeep cherokee on sport mode, all you need to do is, move your selec-terrain to sport mode. This will automatically turn on the sport mode on your Jeep Cherokee.

Moreover, as I care for you, I request you to please put your seat belts on for your own safety.❤️

Please note, these instructions are only for the latest Jeep Cherokee models. It is because the old models do not have this feature. Thus, you have to read your car manual first, or else simply search for your Jeep’s model on Youtube, you will definitely find the right video for your Cherokee.

How to Turn Off Sport Mode in Jeep Cherokee?

Turning off sport mode is as simple as turning it on. You just need to move back the select terrain back to the normal mode or ECO mode. But again, this is only for the latest modes and is not applicable to the older models.

For older models, please go through your Jeep’s manual and find it there.

Can I Put My Cherokee on Sport Mode While Driving?

Yes, you may put your Jeep Cherokee on sport mode while driving at low speed. If you are on highways or in the city and driving at high speed, it’s not recommended to toggle the sport mode. This may damage your engine life cycle and yours too.

So, prevention is always better. I believe that only if you really love your Jeep, you will definitely take care of it.

Ultimately, the decision to use sport mode or not is totally up to you. still, I suggest that you should use your best judgment based on road conditions, traffic, and other factors.

In a Nutshell

Jeep Cherokee comes with brilliant features and no doubt, sport mode in Jeep Cherokee is an amazing feature to enhance your driving experience and to rage the vehicle.

In the end, it totally depends on your mood on how to drive your Jeep Cherokee but do keep in mind the precautions I have mentioned above about the usage of Sport mode in Jeep Cherokee.

Still, if you have any queries related to your Jeep Cherokee, you can fill out the contact form and ask your unsolved queries there.

Enjoy your Jeep Cherokee sport mode! 😉