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NEUTRAL (N)
Neutral — This range disengages both the front and rear
driv
eshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing
behind another vehicle.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating”
for
further information.
4L
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides low
s
pee
d 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).
The transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H position
for
normal street and highway conditions, such as
hard-surfaced roads.
In the event that additional traction is required, the transfer
case
4H 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 and 4L positions are
intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only and not
intended for normal driving. Driving in the 4H and 4L posi
-
tions on hard-surfaced roads will cause increased tire wear
a
nd
damage to the driveline components. Refer to “Shifting
Procedures” in this section for further information on
shifting into 4H or 4L.
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 position.
When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed will be
appr
oximately three times (four times for Rubicon models)
that of the 2H or 4H positions at a given road speed. Take
care not to overspeed the engine.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the
vehic
le unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) 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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