FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in
this chapter.
Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD should
not be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occur.
If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is
selected while the vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h), the 4WD
system will not engage. This is normal and should be no reason for
concern.
Refer to
Shifting to/from 4WD Low
for proper operation.
4WD system indicator lights
•
4x4
- Momentarily illuminates
when the vehicle is started.
Illuminates when 4H (4WD High)
is engaged.
•
4x4 LOW
– Momentarily
illuminates when the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4L
(4WD Low) is engaged.
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)
2WD
- Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving.
4X4 HIGH
- Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in
off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement.
4X4 LOW
- Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four
wheels. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep
grades or pulling heavy objects. 4X4 LOW will not engage while the
4x4
4x4
LOW
4X4
HIGH
2WD
4X4
LOW
2006 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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