Five-Position Transfer Case - If Equipped - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

Shifting Procedures
2H TO 4H OR 4H TO 2H
Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the
vehicle stopped or in motion. The preferred shifting
speed would be 0 to 45 mph (72 km/h). With the
vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/
disengage faster if you momentarily release the accel-
erator pedal after completing the shift. Do not acceler-
ate while shifting the transfer case. Apply a constant
force when shifting the transfer case lever.
NOTE:
•
Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front
or rear wheels are spinning. The front and rear
driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take
place. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels
are spinning can cause damage to the transfer
case.
•
Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be experi-
enced due to uneven tire wear, low or uneven tire
pressures, excessive vehicle loading, or cold
temperatures.
•
Shifting effort will increase with speed, this is
normal.
During cold weather, you may experience increased
effort in shifting until the transfer case fluid warms up.
This is normal.
4H TO 4L OR 4L TO 4H
With the vehicle rolling at 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h),
shift an automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or
press the clutch pedal on a manual transmission. While
the vehicle is coasting at 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h), shift
the transfer case lever firmly to the desired position. Do
not pause with the transfer case in N (Neutral). Once
the shift is completed, place the automatic transmis-
sion into DRIVE or release the clutch pedal on a manual
transmission.
NOTE:
Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle
completely stopped; however, difficulty may occur due
to the mating teeth not being properly aligned. Several
attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment
and shift completion to occur. The preferred method is
with the vehicle rolling at 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h).
Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4L with the
vehicle moving faster than 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h).
During cold weather, you may experience increased
effort in shifting until the transfer case fluid warms up.
This is normal.
WARNING!
Failure to engage a transfer case position completely
can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and
vehicle control. You could have a collision. Do not
drive the vehicle unless the transfer case is fully
engaged.
STARTING AND OPERATING
FIVE-POSITION TRANSFER CASE —
IF EQUIPPED
Four-Wheel Drive Gear Selector
The transfer case provides five positions:
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2H (Two-Wheel Drive High Range)
•
4H AUTO (Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range)
•
4H PART TIME (Four-Wheel Drive Part Time High
Range)
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N (Neutral)
•
4L (Four-Wheel Drive Low Range)
For additional information on the appropriate use of
each transfer case position, see the following:
2H
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal
street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
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