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STARTING AND OPERATING
Due to the use of taller springs, this vehicle has an
increased ride height of approximately 1.9 inches
(48.3 mm) in the front and 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) in the
rear. A major advantage to increasing ride height is the
positive effect it has on approach/departure and break
over angles.
This system is controlled by the electronic control sway bar
switch located below the instrument panel.
SWAY BAR Disconnect Button
Push the SWAY BAR switch to activate the system. Push
the switch again to deactivate the system. The Sway Bar
Indicator Light (located in the instrument cluster) will
illuminate when the bar is disconnected. The Sway Bar
Indicator Light will flash during activation transition, or
when activation conditions are not met. The stabilizer/
sway bar should remain in On-Road mode during normal
driving conditions.
To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4WD
HIGH or 4WD LOW and push the SWAY BAR button to
page 148. The Sway Bar
Indicator Light will flash until the stabilizer/sway bar has
been fully disconnected.
NOTE:
The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque locked due to left
and right suspension height differences. This condition is
due to driving surface differences or vehicle loading. In
order for the stabilizer/sway bar to disconnect/reconnect,
the right and left halves of the bar must be aligned. This
alignment may require that the vehicle be driven onto level
ground or rocked from side to side.
To return to the On-Road mode, push the SWAY BAR
button again.
SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER
WAGON, REBEL OR OFF-ROAD PACKAGE
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HARACTERISTICS
Your vehicle has excellent on and off-road capabilities.
These off-road capabilities will allow you to explore those
wilderness trails where few travel, providing a source of
exciting and satisfying recreation. Before you venture out,
you should contact your local governmental agency to
determine the designated Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) trails or
recreation areas. You should always tread lightly and only
use established roads, trails or ORV recreational areas.
The National Forest Service, Bureau of Land
Management, or local Department of Natural Resources
are a wealth of information and usually have maps with
marked trails.
WARNING!
Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard
surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h),
you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result
in serious injury or death. The front stabilizer bar
enhances vehicle stability and assists in maintaining
control of the vehicle. The system monitors vehicle
speed and will attempt to reconnect the stabilizer bar at
speeds over 18 mph (29 km/h). This is indicated by a
flashing off road light and solid on road light. Once
vehicle speed is reduced below 14 mph (22 km/h), the
system will attempt to return to the Off-Road mode.
WARNING!
If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to On-Road
mode, vehicle stability is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle over 18 mph (29 km/h). Driving faster
than 18 mph (29 km/h) may cause loss of control of
the vehicle, which could result in serious injury or
death. Contact your local service center for assistance.
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