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MUD/SAND – This mode maximizes traction
with equal torque split front and rear. Traction
control intervention is reduced to allow for peak
performance on mud or sand. This feature will
reset to AUTO on an ignition cycle if not in 4WD
LOW.
ROCK – This mode maximizes rock crawling
competency by increasing torque at the wheels
by using 4WD LOW mode. Steering and throttle
are tuned for low speed driving. This mode
can only be used at speeds below 30 mph
(48 km/h).
BAJA – This mode provides ideal transmission
shifting to keep the engine in power band for
best performance. Driveline, steering, and
suspension actively adjust for optimal vehicle
dynamic behavior on varying terrain. This
feature will reset to AUTO on an ignition cycle.
BAJA mode is not available while in 4WD LOW.
For further information and description
Ú page 47.
Adaptive Damping System
This vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled damping system. This system reduces
body roll and pitch in many driving situations
including cornering, acceleration and braking.
There are three modes:
Street Mode (Available in drive mode positions
AUTO, SNOW and CUSTOM.) — Used during
highway speeds where a touring suspension
feel is desired.
Sport Mode (Available in drive mode positions
SPORT, TOW, AUTO and CUSTOM.) — Provides a
firm suspension for better handling on-road.
Baja Mode (Available in drive mode positions
AUTO, CUSTOM, MUD/SAND, ROCK and BAJA.)
— Optimized for high-speed off-road driving.
Launch Control
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control
system that is designed to allow the driver to
achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction
control that manages tire slip while launching the
vehicle. This feature is intended for off-highway
use where maximum acceleration is desired. The
system is not intended to compensate for lack of
driver experience or familiarity with the terrain.
Use of this feature in low traction
(cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in
excess wheel slip outside this system’s control
resulting in an aborted launch.
NOTE:
Launch control allows you to select the best launch
for vehicle, environmental, and traction conditions.
When using this feature, start at a lower RPM
launch setting and increment the RPM on
subsequent launches until the best launch is
experienced.
Preconditions:
Launch Control should not be used on public
roads. Always check surface conditions and the
surrounding area.
Launch Control is not available within the first
500 miles (805 km) of engine break-in.
Launch Control should only be used when the
engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
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