Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped; On-Road Driving Tips - Jeep Compass 2013 Owner's Manual

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel
drive (4WD).
Four-Wheel Drive Switch
Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi-
tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose
traction surfaces, activate the "4WD LOCK" switch by
pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center
coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear
wheels. The "4WD Indicator Light" will come on in the
cluster. This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle speed.
To deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more time.
The "4WD Indicator Light" will then go out.
NOTE: Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in "Starting and Op-
erating" for further information.

ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS

Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars.
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