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STARTING AND OPERATING
To lock the front axle; push the FRONT/REAR
LOCK button while traveling less than 3 mph
(5 km/h). The indicator light will be solid when
the front axle is locked.
NOTE:
The rear axle must be locked before the front
axle will lock.
To unlock the front axle; push the REAR LOCK
button. The FRONT/REAR LOCK indicator light
will go out when the axle is unlocked.
NOTE:
The axle lockers could be torque locked due to
side to side loads on the axle. Driving slowly
while turning the steering wheel from a left
hand turn to a right hand turn or driving in
REVERSE for a short distance may be required
to release the torque lock and unlock the axles.
To unlock the rear axle; push the AXLE UNLOCK
button. The REAR LOCK indicator light will go
out when the rear axle is unlocked.
STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER
WAGON ONLY
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar. This system
allows greater front suspension travel in
off-road situations.
Due to the use of taller springs, this vehicle has
an increased ride height of approximately 1.9 in
(48.3 mm) in the front and 1.5 in (38.1 mm) in
the rear. A major advantage to increasing ride
height is the positive effect it has on approach/
departure and break over angles.
This system is controlled by the electronic
control sway bar switch located below the
instrument panel.
Sway Bar Disconnect Button
Push the SWAY BAR switch to activate the
system. Push the switch again to deactivate the
system. The “Sway Bar Indicator Light” (located
in the instrument cluster) will illuminate when
the bar is disconnected. The “Sway Bar
Indicator Light” will flash during activation
transition, or when activation conditions are not
met. The stabilizer/sway bar should remain in
on-road mode during normal driving conditions.
WARNING!
Do not use the locked axle position for normal
driving. A locked front axle is intended for
off-road driving only. Locking the front axle
during on-road driving will reduce the steering
ability. This could cause a collision and you
may be seriously injured.
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