136 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3mph (3 to 5km/h) or completely stopped. You can use either of the following procedures: original position indicator light is on, until all requirements have been met. same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN posi N (Neutral) Preferred Procedure 1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to 3mph (3 to 5km/h). tion for a shift to take place and for the position indicator 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. M ANUALLY S HIFTED T RANSFER C ASE I F E QUIPPED 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. 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. While still rolling, push the desired position on the transfer case control switch. 4L 4. After the desired position indicator light is on (not flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25mph (40km/h). The transfer case provides four positions: Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2H) Alternate Procedure Four-Wheel Drive Lock High Range (4H) 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.
N (Neutral) Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4L) This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H position for normal street and highway conditions such as dry, hard surfaced roads. For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case position, see the information below: When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the gear selector to the desired positions once the appropriate speed and gear requirements are met Ъ page135. 3. 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. 2H Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads. NOTE: If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alter 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 The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry, hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components.
nate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the