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DRIVE MODES
The Drive Mode Control automatically
adjusts various vehicle control systems
based on driving preferences, weather and
road conditions. The modes are displayed
on the Driver Information Center.
Rotate the Drive Mode Control knob on
the left side of the instrument panel to
select the desired mode:
Tour – Use for normal driving
Sport – Use for enhanced respon-
siveness on paved roads
Snow (2WD only) – Use for
enhanced traction during slippery
conditions
Off-Road (4WD only) – Use for
enhanced control on unpaved
roads or trails at moderate speeds
Terrain (4WD only) – Use for enhanced control in low-speed off-road conditions.
This mode provides greater control by automatically braking the vehicle when
traversing various terrain or obstacles. Only available with single-speed transfer
cases when in
Tow/Haul – Use to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads in
stop and go traffic, rolling hills, or busy parking lots.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Use the four-wheel drive buttons on the left side of the instrument panel to shift into
4
and out of four-wheel drive. The Driver Information Center displays the current status of
the transfer case.
4
AUTO Auto Four-Wheel Drive High – Use
4
when traction conditions vary. Shift into this
mode at any speed except when shifting
from .
4
Two-Wheel Drive High – Use for most
2
streets and highways. Shift into this mode at
any speed except when shifting from
2
4
Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when extra
4
traction is needed or in most off-road driving.
Shift into this mode at any speed up to 75 mph except when shifting from
Four-Wheel Drive Low
4
4
on steep hills. Shift into or out of this mode when the vehicle is stopped or moving less
than 3 mph with the transmission in Neutral. Shift the transmission into gear when the
indicator light stops flashing.
2
– Use when dolly or dinghy towing the vehicle behind an RV. Neutral is not
N Neutral
2
F
available with the single speed transfer case. Refer to your Owner's Manual for the shift
procedure.
Optional equipment
F
F
. Refer to Driver Mode Control in your Owner's Manual.
4
4
F
2
4
4
2
– Use when driving off-road in deep sand, mud or snow, or
F
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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