4WD switch positions
WARNING:
Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are
not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in
these vehicles.
Note:
The AdvanceTrac® with RSC® stability enhancement system can
be turned off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac button, see the
Traction Control
chapter for more information. This will disable the
engine management feature, allowing the vehicle to maintain full power
and enhanced momentum through the obstacle.
Note:
The Control Trac selector switch should not be changed while the
rear wheels are slipping.
The Control Trac system functions in
three modes:
•
4X2 (2WD)
delivers power to the rear wheels only. The information
display will momentarily display 4X2 when this mode is selected. This
mode is appropriate for normal on-road driving on dry pavement and
provides best fuel economy.
•
4X4 AUTO
provides electronic control four-wheel drive with power
delivered to all four wheels, as required, for increased traction. The
information display will display 4X4 AUTO when this mode is selected.
This mode is appropriate for all on-road driving conditions, such as
dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow, or gravel.
•
4X4
provides electronically locked four-wheel drive power to front and
rear wheels. The information display will display 4X4 when this mode
is selected. This mode is not recommended for use on dry pavement.
This position is only intended for severe winter or off-road conditions,
such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand.
Shifting between system modes
Note:
Do not perform these operations if the rear wheels are slipping.
Note:
Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages.
Press any button (4X2, 4X4 AUTO or 4X4) at a stop or while driving.
The message center may display a message indicating a 4X4 shift is in
progress. Once the shift is complete the message center will then display
the system mode selected.
4X2
4X4
AUTO
4X4
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
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2014 Navigator
(nav)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, June 2013
USA
(fus)