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N (Neutral)
This range disengages both the front and rear driveshafts
from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind
another vehicle
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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 previous posi-
tion will remain on and the newly selected position indi-
cator 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 indicator
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 indicator light
for the selected position will stop flashing and remain
on.
AWD AUTO To AWD LOW
NOTE:
When shifting into or out of AWD LOW some gear noise
may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimental
to the vehicle or occupants.
Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Use either of
the following procedures:
Preferred Procedure
1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. While still rolling, push the AWD LOW control switch.
4. After the AWD LOW position indicator light is on (not
flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
Alternate Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
2. With the ignition in ON/RUN position and engine
running, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Push the AWD LOW control switch.
4. After the AWD LOW position indicator light is on (not
flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
NOTE:
If steps 1 or 2 of either the “Preferred” or “Alternate
Procedure” are not satisfied prior to attempting the
shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift
attempt is in process, the desired position indicator
light will flash continuously while the original position
indicator light is on, until all requirements have been
met.
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for
a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights
to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON/
RUN position, then the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
N (Neutral) Shift Procedure
For information regarding the transfer case N (Neutral)
shift procedure
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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 drive shafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if
the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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