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STARTING AND OPERATING
4L Position
4H to 4L or 4L to 4H
This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/ h), shift
forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the sam e an autom atic transm ission into NEUTRAL (N), or press
speed . This range (4L) provid es additional traction and the clutch pedal on a manu al transm ission. While the
maxim um pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/ h), shift the
only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/ h).
transfer case lever firm ly to the desired position. Do not
pause with the transfer case in N (Neutral).
The “4WD Ind icator Light” (located in the instru ment
cluster) will illuminate when the transfer case is shifted NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the
into the 4L position.
Shifting Procedure
2H to 4H or 4H to 2H
vehicle completely stop ped; how ever, difficulty may oc-
cur due to the mating teeth not being prop erly aligned .
Several attem pts may be requ ired for clutch teeth align-
ment and shift completion to occur. The preferred
Shifting betw een 2H and 4H can be made with the method is with the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to
vehicle stop ped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion, 5 km/ h). Avoid attem pting to engage or disengage 4L
shifts can be made up to 50 mph (80 km/ h). With the with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to
vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ 5 km/ h).
disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera-
tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant
force when shifting the transfer case lever.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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