Jeep 2008 Commander, Owner'S Manual

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Quadra-Drive II
T
System — If Equipped
The optional Quadra-Drive II
t
System features three
torque transfer couplings. The couplings include ELSD
(Electronic Limited-Slip Differential) front and rear axles
and Quadra-Trac II
t
transfer case. The optional ELSD
axles are fully automatic and require no driver input to
operate. Under normal driving conditions, the units
function as standard axles, balancing torque evenly be-
tween left and right wheels. With a traction difference
between left and right wheels, the coupling will sense a
speed difference. As one wheel begins to spin faster than
the other, torque will automatically transfer from the
wheel that has less traction, to the wheel that has traction.
While the transfer case and axle couplings differ in
design, their operation is similar. Follow the Quadra-Trac
II
t
transfer case shifting information, preceding this
section, for shifting this system.
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track, to make them capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional two-wheel drive vehicles, any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto-
rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or vehicle rollover.
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