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WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy
has been included in the automatic
transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the
torque converter engages automatically at
calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly
different feeling or response during normal
operation in the upper gears. When the vehicle
speed drops or during some accelerations, the
clutch automatically disengages.
NOTE:
The torque converter clutch will not engage until
the transmission fluid is warm (usually after 1 to
3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because the
engine speed is higher when the torque
converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as
if the transmission is not shifting properly when
cold. This is normal.
The torque converter clutch will function
normally once the transmission is sufficiently
warm.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
1-S
F
-W
D
PEED
OUR
HEEL
RIVE
I
E
F
QUIPPED
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.
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.
STARTING AND OPERATING
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.
(4X4) —
2-S
F
PEED
OUR
I
E
F
QUIPPED
2-Speed 4x4 Switch
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CAUTION!
-W
D
(4
4) —
HEEL
RIVE
X
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