driveshaft together and forces the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional
traction and maximum pulling power for loose or
slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25
mph (40 km/h). This position allows engine start-
ing without depressing the clutch pedal on ve-
hicles equipped with a manual transmission. Re-
fer to “Clutch Interlocking Ignition System” under
“Manual Transmission” or to “Starting Procedures”
in this section for details.
N
NEUTRAL - Disengages both the front driveshaft
and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be
used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer
to “Recreational Towing” in this section for more
information.
Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights
The 4WD Low indicator light is located in the
instrument cluster. The NEUTRAL indicator light is
located on the 4WD Control Switch. If there is no
indicator light on or flashing, the transfer case
position is 2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If the indicator
light is on, the desired position (4WD AUTO, 4WD
LOW, or NEUTRAL) has been obtained.
If One or More Shift Requirements are not
met:
•
An indicator light will flash.
•
The transfer case
will not
shift.
NOTE:
The “SERV 4WD” warning light monitors the
electric shift 4WD system. If this light remains
on after engine start up, or it illuminates during
driving, it means that the 4WD system is not
functioning properly and that service is re-
quired.
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 indicator light
for the previous 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. To retry a
shift, move the 4WD Control Switch back to the
original position, make certain all shift require-
ments have been met, wait five seconds, and
try the shift again.
2WD to 4WD Auto
Move the 4WD Control Switch to the desired
position. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD Auto can
be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If
the vehicle is stopped, the ignition switch must be
in the ON position with the engine either OFF or
RUNNING. This shift cannot be completed if the
ignition switch is in the ACC position.
2WD or 4WD Auto to 4WD Low
When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW, some gear
noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is
not detrimental to the vehicle or its occupants.
Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling
2-3 mph (3-5 km/h) using the “Preferred Proce-
dure” or completely stopped using the “Alternate
Procedures.”
Preferred Procedure
1. With the engine RUNNING, slow the vehicle
speed to 2-3 mph (3-5 km/h).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (auto-
matic transmission), or depress the clutch pedal
(manual transmission).
3. While still rolling, move the 4WD Control Switch
to the desired position.
4. After the desired position indicator light is ON
(not flashing), shift the transmission into gear
(automatic transmission), or release the clutch
pedal (manual transmission).
Alternate Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and
the engine OFF or RUNNING, shift the transmis-
sion into NEUTRAL (automatic transmission), or
depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission).
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