Four-Wheel Drive Operation; Five-Position Transfer Case - Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING" message
and a flashing icon are displayed on the
instrument cluster screen, it indicates that the
vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized
dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has
lost power steering assistance page 72.
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If the "POWER STEERING HOT" message and an icon are
displayed on the instrument cluster screen, it indicates
that extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred,
which caused an over temperature condition in the power
steering system. You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no
longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull
over and let the vehicle idle for a few moments until the
light turns off page 72.
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NOTE:
 Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera-
tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under
these conditions there will be a substantial increase in
steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
 If the condition persists, see an authorized dealer for
service.
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
WARNING!
Failure to engage a transfer case position completely
can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and
vehicle control. You could have a collision. Do not drive
the vehicle unless the transfer case is fully engaged.
F -P T
IVE OSITION RANSFER
Four-Wheel Drive Gear Selector
The transfer case provides five mode positions:
 2H — Two-Wheel Drive High Range
 4H AUTO — Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range
 4H PART TIME — Four-Wheel Drive Part Time High
Range
 N (Neutral)
 4L — Four-Wheel Drive Low Range
For additional information on the appropriate use of each
C
ASE
transfer case mode position, see the following:
2H
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal
street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
4H AUTO
Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range — This range sends
power to the front wheels. The four-wheel drive system will
be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss
of traction. This range provides additional traction for
varying road conditions.
4H PART TIME
Four-Wheel Drive Part Time High Range — This range
maximizes torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range
provides additional traction for loose, slippery road
surfaces only.
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