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 pre-
vious position will remain on and the newly selected
position indicator light will continue to flash until all
the requirements for the selected position have
been met.
•
If all the requirements to select a new transfer case
position have been met, the current position indica-
tor 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 indi-
cator light for the selected position will stop flashing
and remain on.
2WD TO 4WD HIGH
Push the desired position on the four-wheel drive con-
trol switch to shift the transfer case. Shifts between
two-wheel drive and 4WD HIGH can be done with the
vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in
motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster
if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after
turning the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position with the
engine either running or off. This shift cannot be com-
pleted if the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
NOTE:
The four-wheel drive system will not allow shifts between
2WD/4WD HIGH if the front and/or rear wheels are spin-
ning (no traction). In this situation, the selected position
indicator light will flash and the original position indicator
light will remain on. At this time, reduce speed and stop
spinning the wheels to complete the shift.
2WD OR 4WD HIGH TO 4WD LOW
NOTE:
When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise
may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimen-
tal 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. You can
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 desired position on the
transfer case control switch.
4. After the desired position indicator light is on (not
flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
Alternate Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2.
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position and the
engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. Push the desired position on the transfer case con-
trol switch.
4. After the desired 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, then the desired position indicator light will
flash continuously while the original position indica-
tor 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 indica-
tor lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not
in the ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place
and no position indicator lights will be on or
flashing.
MANUALLY SHIFTED TRANSFER
CASE — IF EQUIPPED
The transfer case provides four positions:
•
Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2H)
•
Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range (4H)
•
N (Neutral)
•
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4L)
For additional information on the appropriate use of
each transfer case position, see the following
information:
2H
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal
street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
4H
Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range — This range locks
the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional
traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
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