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STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear
wheels are spinning. This could cause damage to driveline
components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine
speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or
4WD HIGH positions at a given road speed. Take care not
to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on
tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel.
Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the
drivetrain.
Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction,
there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping
speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit.
Shifting Procedure
If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case
position have not been met, then the transfer case will
not shift. The position indicator light for the previous
position will remain on and the newly selected position
indicator light will continue to flash until all the require
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ments for the selected position have been met.
If all the requirements to select a new transfer case
position have been met, then the current position indi
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cator light will turn off and the selected position indi
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cator light will flash until the transfer case completes
the shift. When the shift is complete, the position indi
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cator light for the selected position will stop flashing
and remain on.
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IVE
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OSITION
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LECTRONICALLY
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HIFTED
T
RANSFER
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ASE
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F
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QUIPPED
This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by
the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is
located on the instrument panel.
Five-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case
Five-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case — GT Models
This electronically shifted transfer case provides five
positions:
Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) — This range is for
normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced
roads. Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel
economy benefits as the front axle is not engaged in
2WD.
Four-Wheel Drive Automatic High Range (4WD AUTO) —
This range sends power to the front wheels automati
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cally when the vehicle senses a loss of traction. This
range may be used during varying road conditions.
Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD HIGH) — This range
provides torque to the front driveshaft (engages
four-wheel drive) which allows front and rear wheels to
spin at the same speed. This provides additional trac
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tion for loose or slippery road surfaces only.
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW) — This range
provides low speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes
torque (increased torque over 4WD HIGH) to the front
driveshaft; allowing front and rear wheels to rotate at
the same speed. This range provides additional trac
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tion and maximum pulling power for loose or slippery
road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h)
in this range.
N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat
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