Jeep Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

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Shift Positions
The transfer case switch is located on the
center console next to the shift lever.
2WD
Rear Wheel Drive High Range - This range is for
normal street and highway driving on dry hard-
surfaced roads.
4WD Auto
Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range – This ac-
tive on-demand range makes available opti-
mum traction for a wide range of conditions,
while maximizing driver convenience. This po-
sition is always in four-wheel drive mode, with a
normal 42% front axle, 58% rear axle torque
split. The system also anticipates and prevents
slip by redirecting torque as necessary, up to
100% to the front or rear axle, if needed.
4WD Low
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range is for
low speed four-wheel drive. Locks the front
driveshaft and rear driveshaft together forcing
the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same
speed. Additional traction and maximum pull-
ing power for loose or slippery road surfaces
only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
N
Neutral - This range disengages both the front
driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the pow-
ertrain. To be used for flat towing behind an-
other vehicle. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in
“Starting and Operating” for further information.
Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The four-wheel drive indicator lights (4WD, 4
LOW) are located in the instrument cluster. The
NEUTRAL indicator light is located on the
transfer case switch. If there is no indicator light
on or flashing, the transfer case position is
two-wheel drive (2WD). If the indicator light is
on, the desired position (4WD AUTO, 4WD
LOW, or NEUTRAL) has been obtained.
If one or more shift requirements are not
met:
•
An indicator light will flash.
•
The transfer case will not shift.
NOTE:
The “SERV 4WD Warning Light” monitors
the electric shift four-wheel drive system. If
this light remains on after engine start up, or
it illuminates during driving, it means that
the four-wheel drive system is not function-
ing properly and that service is required.
Shifting Procedures
NOTE:
If any of the requirements to select a new
transfer case position have not been met,
the transfer case will not shift, the indicator
light for the previous position will remain on,
and the newly selected position indicator
light will continue to flash until all the re-
quirements for the selected position have
been met. To retry a shift, move the transfer
Transfer Case Switch
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