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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 PART TIME/4H AUTO TO 4L OR 4L TO 4H
PART TIME/4H AUTO
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.
TRAC-LOK REAR AXLE —
IF EQUIPPED
The Trac-Lok rear axle provides a constant driving force
to both rear wheels and reduces wheel spin caused by
the loss of traction at one driving wheel. If traction dif-
fers between the two rear wheels, the differential auto-
matically proportions the usable torque by providing
more torque to the wheel that has traction.
Trac-Lok is especially helpful during slippery driving
conditions. With both rear wheels on a slippery surface,
a slight application of the accelerator will supply maxi-
mum traction.
STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential,
never run the engine with one rear wheel off the
ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel
remaining on the ground and cause you to lose con-
trol of your vehicle.
AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK) FRONT AND
REAR — IF EQUIPPED
The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument
panel (to the right of the steering column).
Axle Lock Switch Panel
This feature will only activate when the following condi-
tions are met:
•
Ignition in ON/RUN position, vehicle in 4L (Four-
Wheel Drive Low Range).
•
Vehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
•
Both right and left wheels on axle are at the same
speed.
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