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For additional information on the appropriate use of
each transfer case position, see the following:
AWD LOW
All-Wheel Drive Low Range – This range provides low
speed all-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear drive-
shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maxi-
mum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces
only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
N (Neutral)
This range disengages both the front and rear drive-
shafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing
behind another vehicle
page 130.
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 park-
ing brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position dis-
engages 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.
SHIFTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:
•
If any of the requirements to select a new transfer
case position have not been met, the transfer case
will not shift. The position indicator light for the pre-
vious position will remain on and the newly selected
position indicator light will continue to flash until all
the requirements for the selected position have
been met. To retry a shift: return the control switch
back to the original position, make certain all shift
requirements have been met, wait five seconds and
try the shift again.
•
If all the requirements to select a new transfer case
position have been met, the current position indica-
tor light will turn off, the selected position indicator
light will flash until the transfer case completes the
shift. When the shift is complete, the position indi-
cator light for the selected position will stop flashing
and remain on.
AWD AUTO To AWD LOW
NOTE:
When shifting into or out of AWD LOW some gear noise
may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimen-
tal to the vehicle or occupants.
Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Use either
of the following procedures:
Preferred Procedure
1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. While still rolling, push the AWD LOW control switch.
4. After the AWD LOW position indicator light is on (not
flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
Alternate Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
STARTING AND OPERATING
2. With the ignition in ON/RUN position and engine
running, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Push the AWD LOW control switch.
4. After the AWD LOW position indicator light is on (not
flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
NOTE:
•
If steps 1 or 2 of either the "Preferred" or "Alternate
Procedure" are not satisfied prior to attempting the
shift or if they no longer are being met while the
shift attempt is in process, the desired position indi-
cator light will flash continuously while the original
position indicator light is on, until all requirements
have been met.
•
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position
for a shift to take place and for the position indica-
tor lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not
in the ON/RUN position, then the shift will not take
place and no position indicator lights will be on or
flashing.
N (Neutral) Shift Procedure
For information regarding the transfer case N (Neutral)
shift procedure
page 131.
TOW N GO — IF EQUIPPED
Tow N Go combines the capabilities of the vehicle con-
trol systems, along with driver input, to provide opti-
mum performance for road conditions.
Push any one of the four drive mode buttons to select
the desired mode.
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