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position. Do not pause with the transfer case in
N (Neutral). Once the shift is completed, place
the automatic transmission into DRIVE or
release the clutch pedal on a manual
transmission.
NOTE:
Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the
v
e
hicle completely stopped; however, difficulty
may occur due to the mating teeth not being
properly aligned. Several attempts may be
required for clutch teeth alignment and shift
completion to occur. The preferred method is
with the vehicle rolling at 1 to 3
mph (2 to
5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disen-
gage 4L with the vehicle moving faster than 1 to
3 mph (2 to 5 km/h).
FIVE-POSITION TRANSFER CASE — IF
E
QUIPPED
Four-Wheel Drive Gear Selector
The transfer case provides five mode positions:
2H (Two-Wheel Drive High Range)
4H AUTO (Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range)
4H PT (Four-Wheel Drive Part Time High
Range)
N (Neutral)
4L (Four-Wheel Drive Low Range)
For additional information on the appropriate
us
e of each transfer case mode position, see
the information below:
2H
Rear Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for
no
rmal street and highway driving on dry, hard
surfaced roads.
4H AUTO
Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range — This range
se
nds power to the front wheels. The four-wheel
drive system will be automatically engaged
when the vehicle senses a loss of traction.
Additional traction for varying road conditions.
4H PT
Four-Wheel Drive Part Time High Range — This
ra
nge maximizes torque to the front driveshaft,
forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the
same speed. This range provides additional
traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
WARNING!
Failure to engage a transfer case position
completely can cause transfer case damage
or loss of power and vehicle control. You
could have a collision. Do not drive the vehi
-
cle unless the transfer case is fully engaged.
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