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AXLE Lock Selector
The locking axles are controlled by the axle lock buttons.
Under normal driving conditions, the vehicle should be left
in the AXLE UNLOCK position.
NOTE:
Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK position, the
limited slip differential in the rear axle still provides torque
biasing capability for moderate low traction environments.
During the command to lock the axle, the indicator light
will flash until the axle is locked. After the lock command
has been successfully executed, the light will remain on
solid.
To lock the rear axle, place the vehicle in 4WD LOW, 4WD
page 148. Push the REAR
LOCK button while traveling less than 10 mph (16 km/h).
The REAR LOCK indicator light will remain on when the
rear axle is locked.
NOTE:
Left to right wheel speed difference may be necessary to
allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is flashing
after placing the vehicle in the REAR LOCK or FRONT/
REAR LOCK position, drive the vehicle in a turn or on loose
gravel to expedite the locking action.
To lock the front axle, if equipped, push the FRONT/REAR
LOCK button while traveling less than 10 mph (16 km/h)
in 4WD LOW. The FRONT/REAR LOCK indicator light will be
solid when the front axle is locked.
NOTE:
The rear axle must be locked before the front axle will lock.
When both the axles are locked, to unlock the front axle,
push the REAR LOCK button while in 4WD LOW. The
FRONT/REAR LOCK indicator light will go out when the
axle is unlocked.
NOTE:
The axle lockers could be torque locked due to side to side
loads on the axle. Driving slowly while turning the steering
wheel from a left hand turn to a right hand turn or driving
in REVERSE for a short distance may be required to
release the torque lock and unlock the axles.
To unlock the rear axle, push the AXLE UNLOCK button.
The REAR LOCK indicator light will go out when the rear
axle is unlocked.
STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER
WAGON ONLY
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnecting
stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows greater front
suspension travel in off-road situations.
1 — FRONT/REAR LOCK – the front and rear axles are
locked (Power Wagon Only)
2 — REAR LOCK – the rear axle is locked
3 — AXLE UNLOCK – the front and rear axles are
unlocked (Rear only if equipped)
CAUTION!
Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced
roads. The ability to steer the vehicle is reduced and
damage to the drivetrain may occur when the axles
are locked on hard surfaced roads.
Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is stuck
and the tires are spinning. You can damage drive
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train components. Lock the rear axle before
attempting situations or navigating terrain, which
could possibly cause the vehicle to become stuck.
WARNING!
Do not use the locked axle position for normal driving.
A locked front axle is intended for off-road driving only.
Locking the front axle during on-road driving will reduce
the steering ability. This could cause a collision and you
may be seriously injured.
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