Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and
4LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indi-
cate the current and desired transfer case selection.
When you select a different transfer case position, the
indicator lights will do the following:
If All Of The Following Shift Conditions Are Met:
1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF.
2. The selected position indicator light will flash until
the transfer case completes the shift.
3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the
selected position will stop flashing and remain ON.
If One Or More Of The Following Shift Conditions Are
Not Met:
1. The indicator light for the current position will
remain ON.
2. The newly selected position indicator light will con-
tinue to flash.
3. The transfer case
will not
shift.
NOTE:
Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the
necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer
case position have been met. To retry the selection,
turn the control switch back to the current position, wait
five seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift
requirements, refer to the "Shifting Procedure" for your
transfer case, located in this section.
The “SVC 4WD Warning Light” monitors the electronic
shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on
after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it
means that the four-wheel drive system is not function-
ing properly and that service is required.
WARNING!
Always engage the parking brake when powering
down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD Warning Light” is
illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may
allow the vehicle to roll, which may cause personal
injury.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or
rear wheels are spinning, as this can cause damage to
driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine
speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or
4WD HIGH positions at a given road speed. Take care
not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends
on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each
wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to
the drivetrain.
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 Procedure
NOTE:
•
If any of the requirements to select a new transfer
case position have not been met, the transfer case
will not shift. The position indicator light for the pre-
vious position will remain ON and the newly selected
position indicator light will continue to flash until all
the requirements for the selected position have
been met. To retry a shift: return the control switch
back to the original position, make certain all shift
requirements have been met, wait five seconds and
try the shift again.
•
If all the requirements to select a new transfer case
position have been met, the current position indica-
tor light will turn OFF, the selected position indicator
light will flash until the transfer case completes the
shift. When the shift is complete, the position indi-
cator light for the selected position will stop flashing
and remain ON.
2WD TO 4WD HIGH
Push the desired position on the 4WD control switch to
shift the transfer case. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD
HIGH can be done with the vehicle stopped or in
motion. With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case
will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily release
the accelerator pedal after turning the control switch. If
the vehicle is stopped, the ignition switch must be in
the ON position with the engine either running or off.
This shift cannot be completed if the ignition switch is
in the ACC position.
NOTE:
The four-wheel drive system will not allow shifts
between 2WD/4WD HIGH if the front and/or rear
wheels are spinning (no traction). In this situation, the
selected position indicator light will flash and the origi-
nal position indicator light will remain on. At this time,
reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete
the shift.
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