Jeep Gladiator 2020, Руководство пользователя

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traction and maximum pulling power for
loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
The transfer case is intended to be driven in
the 2H position for normal street and
highway conditions, such as hard-surfaced
roads.
In the event that additional traction is
required, the transfer case 4H and 4L posi -
tions can be used to lock the front and rear
driveshafts together, forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. The
4H and 4L positions are intended for loose,
slippery road surfaces only and not intended
for normal driving. Driving in the 4H and 4L
positions on hard-surfaced roads will cause
increased tire wear and damage to the drive -
line components. Refer to “Shifting Proce -
dures” in this section for further information
on shifting into 4H or 4L.
The instrument cluster alerts the driver that
the vehicle is in four-wheel drive, and the
front and rear driveshafts are locked
together. The light will illuminate when the
transfer case is shifted into the 4H position.
When operating your vehicle in 4L, the
engine speed will be approximately three
times (four times for Rubicon models) that of
the 2H or 4H positions at a given road speed.
Take care not to overspeed the engine.
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles
depends on tires of equal size, type, and
circumference on each wheel. Any difference
will adversely affect shifting and cause
damage to the transfer case.
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 Procedures
2H To 4H Or 4H To 2H
Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made
with the vehicle stopped or in motion. The
preferred shifting speed would be 0 to
45 mph (72 km/h). With the vehicle in
motion, the transfer case will engage/disen -
gage faster if you momentarily release the
accelerator pedal after completing the shift.
Do not accelerate while shifting the transfer
case. Apply a constant force when shifting
the transfer case lever.
NOTE:

Do not attempt to make a shift while only
the front or rear wheels are spinning. The
front and rear driveshaft speeds must be
equal for the shift to take place. Shifting
while only the front or rear wheels are
spinning can cause damage to the transfer
case.

Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may
be experienced due to uneven tire wear,
low or uneven tire pressures, excessive
vehicle loading, or cold temperatures.

Shifting effort will increase with speed,
this is normal.
During cold weather, you may experience
increased effort in shifting until the transfer
case fluid warms up, this is normal.
4H To 4L Or 4L To 4H
With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to
5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission
into NEUTRAL, or press the clutch pedal on
a manual transmission. While the vehicle is
coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift
the transfer case lever firmly to the desired
position. Do not pause with the transfer case
in N (Neutral). Once the shift is completed,
place the automatic transmission into DRIVE
or release the clutch pedal on a manual
transmission.