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STARTING AND OPERATING
Axle Lock Selector
1 — FRONT/REAR LOCK – the front and rear axles are
locked
2 — REAR LOCK – the rear axle is locked
3 — AXLE UNLOCK – the front and rear axles are
unlocked
CAUTION!
•
Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced
roads. The ability to steer the vehicle is reduced
and damage to the drivetrain may occur when the
axles are locked on hard surfaced roads.
•
Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is
stuck and the tires are spinning. You can damage
drivetrain components. Lock the rear axle before
attempting situations or navigating terrain, which
could possibly cause the vehicle to become stuck.
The locking axles are controlled by the axle lock
buttons.
Under normal driving conditions, the vehicle should be
left in the AXLE UNLOCK position.
NOTE:
Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK position,
the limited slip differential in the rear axle still provides
torque biasing capability for moderate low traction
environments.
During the command to lock the axle, the indicator light
will flash until the axle is locked. After the lock com-
mand has been successfully executed, the light will
remain on solid.
To lock the rear axle, place the vehicle in 4WD LOW,
4WD HIGH or 2WD. Refer to "Four Wheel Drive Opera-
tion" in "Starting And Operating" for further information.
Push the REAR LOCK button while traveling less than
10 mph (16 km/h). The REAR LOCK indicator light will
remain on when the rear axle is locked.
NOTE:
Left to right wheel speed difference may be necessary
to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is
flashing after placing the vehicle in the REAR LOCK or
FRONT/REAR LOCK position, drive the vehicle in a turn
or on loose gravel to expedite the locking action.
WARNING!
Do not use the locked axle position for normal driving.
A locked front axle is intended for off-road driving
only. Locking the front axle during on-road driving will
reduce the steering ability. This could cause a colli-
sion and you may be seriously injured.
To lock the front axle, push the FRONT/REAR LOCK but-
ton while traveling less than 10 mph (16 km/h) in 4WD
LOW. The FRONT/REAR LOCK indicator light will be solid
when the front axle is locked.
NOTE:
The rear axle must be locked before the front axle will
lock.
When both the axles are locked, to unlock the front
axle, push the REAR LOCK button while in 4WD LOW.
The FRONT/REAR LOCK indicator light will go out when
the axle is unlocked.
NOTE:
The axle lockers could be torque locked due to side to
side loads on the axle. Driving slowly while turning the
steering wheel from a left hand turn to a right hand turn
or driving in REVERSE for a short distance may be
required to release the torque lock and unlock the
axles.
To unlock the rear axle, push the AXLE UNLOCK button.
The REAR LOCK indicator light will go out when the rear
axle is unlocked.
STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM —
POWER WAGON ONLY
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnect-
ing stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows greater front
suspension travel in off-road situations.
Due to the use of taller springs, this vehicle has an
increased ride height of approximately 1.9 inches
(48.3 mm) in the front and 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) in the
rear. A major advantage to increasing ride height is the
positive effect it has on approach/departure and break
over angles.
This system is controlled by the electronic control sway
bar switch located below the instrument panel.
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