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STARTING AND OPERATING
rear wheels to rotate at the sam e speed . This is accom - When operating you r vehicle in 4L, the engine speed will
plished by simply moving the shift lever to one of these be approxim ately three times (four times for Rubicon
positions. The 4H and 4L positions are intend ed for loose, models) that of the 2H or 4H positions at a given road
slippery road surfaces only and not intend ed for norm al speed . Take care not to oversp eed the engine.
driving. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on hard -
Prop er operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depend s
surfaced road s will cause increased tire wear and damage
on tires of equ al size, typ e, and circumference on each
to the driveline components.
wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and
The “4WD Ind icator Light” (located in the instru ment cause damage to the transfer case.
cluster) alerts the driver that the vehicle is in four-wheel
Because four-wheel drive provid es improved traction,
drive, and the front and rear driveshafts are locked
there is a tend ency to exceed safe turning and stop ping
together. The light will illuminate when the transfer case
speed s. Do not go faster than road cond itions perm it.
is shifted into the 4H position.
NOTE: Do not attem pt to shift when only the front or
rear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not
equ ipped with a synchronizer, and the front and rear
driveshaft speed s must be equ al for a shift to take place.
Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning
can cause damage to the transfer case.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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