If Equipped; Shift Positions - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 2023 Owner's Manual

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The Quadra-Trac II system comes equipped with a
customer-selectable electronically operated on-demand
transfer case with active torque management in all
driveable ranges. This transfer case provides the following
operating range positions:
 4WD HI
 N (NEUTRAL)
 4WD LOW
When additional tractive effort and torque are required,
the 4WD LOW position can be used. The 4WD LOW
position is intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Driving in the 4WD LOW position on dry, hard-surfaced
roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to
driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine speed
is approximately three times that of the normal 4WD HI
position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed
the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on
tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each wheel.
Any difference will adversely affect performance and
function of the transfer case.
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Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction,
there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping
speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit.
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case N (NEUTRAL) position
disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if
the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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HIFT OSITIONS
For additional information on the appropriate use of each
four-wheel drive system mode position, see the following
information:
4WD HI
This is the default operating range for daily use.
WARNING!
N (NEUTRAL)
This range disengages the driveline from the powertrain.
It is used for towing your vehicle behind another vehicle
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WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N
(NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case N (NEUTRAL) position
disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if
the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
4WD LOW
This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. It provides an
additional gear reduction which allows for increased
torque to be delivered to both the front and rear wheels
while providing maximum pulling power for loose, slippery
road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).