134 STARTING AND OPERATING For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case position, see the information below: WARNING! NOTE: The transfer case N (Neutral) button is located on the lower left hand corner of the four-wheel drive Control Switch. The transfer case N (Neutral) position is to be used for recreational towing only Ъ page183. Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
The transfer case N (Neutral) position disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. 2WD Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads. 4WD HIGH The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and 4WD LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection. When you select a different transfer case position, the indicator lights will do the following:
Four-Wheel Drive High Range — This range 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. This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced roads. 4WD LOW 1. The current position indicator light will turn off. If All Of The Following Shift Conditions Are Met: Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the front wheels, 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 25mph (40km/h). When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions can be used to maximize torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the four-wheel drive Control Switch to the desired position. 2. The selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain on.
N (Neutral) If One Or More Of The Following Shift Conditions Are Not Met: N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle Ъ page183. For specific shifting instructions Ъ page135. The 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components. 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain on. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash.