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Wait until the transfer case shift opera-
tion is complete.
This function is only available in vehicles with Off-
road package.
Shift the transfer case to the on-road position
HIGH RANGE or into the LOW RANGE off-road
gear.
Do not switch off the engine during shift operation
and do not shift the automatic transmission to
another position.
Shift ranges
R
HIGH RANGE: Road position for all normal on-
road driving situations
R
LOW RANGE: Off-road gear for driving off-
road, when fording and on steep uphill or
downhill inclines
Properties of the LOW RANGE off-road gear:
R
Reduced maximum permissible speed:
31 mph (50 km/h)
R
Increased tractive power
R
Changing the transmission ratio by a factor of
about three
R
Increased drive torque
Do not use LOW RANGE in the following situa-
tions:
R
When driving on public roads.
Shifting to the LOW RANGE off-road gear
Requirements:
R
You are not driving on a paved or public road.
R
The vehicle is stationary.
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