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STARTING AND OPERATING
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
F
OUR
-P
OSITION
E
LECTRONICALLY
S
HIFTED
T
RANSFER
C
ASE
This is an electronic shift transfer case and is
operated by the four-wheel drive Control Switch
(Transfer Case Switch), which is located on the
instrument panel.
Four-Position/On-Demand Transfer Case
This electronically shifted transfer case
provides four mode positions:
Four-Wheel Drive Automatic High Range
(4WD Auto)
Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD High)
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD Low)
N (Neutral)
For additional information on the appropriate
use of each transfer case mode position, see
the information below:
4WD Auto
Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range — This range
always sends power to the front wheels and
automatically adjusts the front and rear torque
split to optimize performance for the operating
conditions. For example, when the vehicle
senses a loss of traction. This range may be
used during varying road conditions.
4WD High
Four-Wheel Drive High Range — 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 traction for loose or slippery road
surfaces only. The use of 4WD High on dry
paved surfaces will increase tire wear and may
cause damage to driveline components.
4WD Low
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range
provides low speed four-wheel drive. It
maximizes torque (increased torque over 4WD
High) to the driveline; allowing front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range
provides additional traction and maximum
pulling power for loose or slippery road surfaces
only. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
range. The use of 4WD Low on dry paved
surfaces will increase tire wear and may cause
damage to driveline components.
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