14 STARTING AND OPERATING
N (Neutral)
Neutral — This range disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used
for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to
“Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating”
in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
4L
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides
low speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to
the front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range
provides additional traction and maximum pulling
power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
This transfer case is designed to be driven in the
four-wheel drive position (4H AUTO) for normal
street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced
roads.
For variable driving conditions, the 4H AUTO mode
can be used. In this mode, the front axle is
engaged, but the vehicle's power is sent to the rear
wheels. Four-wheel drive will be automatically
engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of
traction.
In the event that additional traction is required, the
transfer case 4H AUTO and 4L positions can be
used to lock the front and rear driveshafts
together, forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. The 4H AUTO and 4L
positions are intended for loose, slippery road
surfaces only and not intended for normal driving.
Driving in the 4H AUTO and 4L positions on
hard-surfaced roads will cause increased tire wear
and damage to the driveline components. For
further information on shifting into 4H AUTO or 4L
Ú page 15.
The instrument cluster alerts the driver that the
vehicle is in four-wheel drive, and the front and
rear driveshafts are locked together. The light will
illuminate when the transfer case is shifted into
the 4H AUTO position.
When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine
speed will be approximately three times that of the
4H AUTO position at a given road speed. Take care
not to overspeed the engine.
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles
depends on tires of equal size, type, and
circumference on each wheel. Any difference will
adversely affect shifting and cause damage to the
transfer case.
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.
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 driveshafts from the powertrain, and
will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the automatic
transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission
is in gear). The parking brake should always be
applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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