Four-Wheel Drive Operation; 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - If Equipped - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
OPERATION
1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If
Equipped
This feature provides on-demand four-wheel
drive (4X4). The system is automatic with no
driver inputs or additional driving skills
required. Under normal driving conditions,
the front wheels provide most of the traction.
If the front wheels begin to lose traction,
power is shifted automatically to the rear
wheels. The greater the front wheel traction
loss, the greater the power transfer to the
rear wheels.
1-Speed 4X4 Switch
150
Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy
throttle input (where one may have no wheel
spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a
pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle launch
and performance characteristics.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and
type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be
used. Unequal tire size may cause failure
of the power transfer unit.
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) — If
Equipped
2-Speed 4x4 Switch
2-Speed 4x4 Switch (With Rear Lock)
The Four-Wheel Drive is fully automatic in
the normal driving mode. The Selec-Terrain
buttons provide three selectable mode posi-
tions:
4WD LOW

REAR LOCK (If Equipped)

NEUTRAL

When additional traction is required, the
4WD LOW range position can be used to
provide an additional gear reduction which
allows for increased torque to be delivered to
both the front and rear wheels. 4WD LOW is
intended for loose, slippery road surfaces
only. Driving in 4WD LOW
hard-surfaced roads may cause increased
tire wear and damage
components.
on dry,
to driveline