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4WD LOCK
Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range — This range
engages and maintains 4WD forcing the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
This range should be used for additional
traction for loose and/or slippery road surfaces.
4WD LOW
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range
engages 4WD and provides low speed
four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the
front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range
provides additional traction and maximum
pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces
only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
N (Neutral)
N (Neutral)— This range disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain.
To be used for flat towing behind another
vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in this
chapter for further information.
This electronically shifted transfer case is
designed to be driven in the two–wheel drive
position (2WD) for normal street and highway
conditions on dry hard surfaced roads. Driving
the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel
economy benefits as the front axle is not
engaged in 2WD.
When additional traction is required, the
transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW
positions can be used to maximize torque to the
front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is
accomplished by pushing the desired position
on the 4WD control switch.
Refer to "Shifting Procedure" in this section for
specific shifting instructions.
The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are
designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW
positions on dry, hard surfaced roads may
cause increased tire wear and damage to the
driveline components.
STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
The transfer case NEUTRAL button is located in
the center of the 4WD Control Switch and is
pushed by using a ballpoint pen or similar
object. The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to
be used for recreational towing only. Refer to
"Recreational Towing" in this chapter for further
information.
Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
(4WD and 4LOW) are located in the instrument
cluster and indicate the current and desired
transfer case selection. When you select a
different transfer case position, the indicator
lights will do the following:
If all of the following shift conditions are met:
1. The current position indicator light will turn
OFF.
2. The selected position indicator light will
flash until the transfer case completes the
shift.
3. When the shift is complete, the indicator
light for the selected position will stop
flashing and remain ON.
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