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STARTING AND OPERATING
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
F
OUR
-P
OSITION
T
RANSFER
C
ASE
Four-Wheel Drive Gear Selector
The transfer case provides four mode positions:
4H AUTO (4WD High AUTO) — Four-Wheel
Drive Auto High Range
4H PT (4WD High PT) — Four-Wheel Drive Part
Time High Range
N (Neutral)
4L (4WD Low) — Four-Wheel Drive Low Range
For additional information on the appropriate
use of each transfer case mode position, see
the information below:
4WD High AUTO
Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range — This range
is for normal street and highway driving on dry,
hard surfaced roads. This range sends power to
the front wheels. The four-wheel drive system
will be automatically engaged when the vehicle
senses a loss of traction to optimize traction for
varying road conditions.
4WD High PT
Four-Wheel Drive Part Time High Range — This
range maximizes torque to the front driveshaft,
forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the
same speed. This range provides additional
traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
N (Neutral)
Neutral — This range disengages both the front
and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be
used for flat towing behind another vehicle.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And
Operating” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
4WD Low
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range
provides low speed four-wheel drive. It
maximizes torque to the front driveshaft, forcing
the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same
speed. This range provides additional traction
and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery
WARNING!
Failure to engage a transfer case position
completely can cause transfer case damage
or loss of power and vehicle control. You
could have a collision. Do not drive the
vehicle unless the transfer case is fully
engaged.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the (N) Neutral position without first
fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer
case (N) Neutral position disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the
powertrain, and will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if the automatic transmission is in PARK.
The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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