Locking Rear Axle
The locking rear axle can give the vehicle additional
traction from the rear wheels when traveling in off-road
situations such as mud, snow, sand, steep hills and
uneven terrain.
The button used to turn
this feature on or off is
located below the transfer
case dial to the right of
the steering wheel.
To lock the rear axle:
1. Place the transfer case in the Four‐Wheel‐Low
Lock mode. This is the only mode which will allow
the rear axle to lock. See Full-Time Four-Wheel
Drive
on page 3‑37
for more information regarding
the transfer case and Four‐Wheel‐Low‐Lock mode.
2. Press the button with the vehicle stopped or
moving less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
The light in the button must stop flashing and remain
illuminated before the rear axle is locked.
Notice: If you try to lock the axle while the vehicle
is stuck and the tires are spinning, the vehicle's
drivetrain could be damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always lock the
axle before attempting situations and/or navigating
terrain which could possibly cause the vehicle to
become stuck.
The locking rear axle will be disengaged when the
vehicle's speed is greater than 40 mph (64 km/h), if the
vehicle's battery is low and/or the transfer case is
shifted out of Four‐Wheel‐Low‐Lock mode.
Notice: If the vehicle's axle is locked while driving
on pavement, the drivetrain could be damaged.
Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not use the locking axle on pavement.
If four-wheel drive is needed when traveling on
pavement, use only 4HI.
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