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• Neutral (NEUTRAL)
This electronically shifted transfer case is de-
signed to be driven in the AWD AUTO position
for normal street and highway conditions on dry
hard surfaced roads.
For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO
mode can be used. In this mode, the front axle
is engaged, but the vehicle's power is sent to the
rear wheels. All-wheel drive will be automati-
cally engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of
traction.
When additional traction is required, the trans-
fer case LOW RANGE position can be used to
lock the front and rear driveshafts together forc-
ing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the
same speed. This is accomplished by rotating
the A WD Control Switch to the desired position.
Refer to “Shifting Procedure” for specific shift-
ing instructions. The LOW RANGE position is
designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Driving in the LOW RANGE position on dry hard
surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear
and damage to the driveline components.
Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages
The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages
(A WD AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in
the instrument cluster and indicate the current
and desired transfer case selection. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Y our Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation. When you select a different transfer
case position, the position indicator lights will
do the following:
If All Shift Conditions Are Met:
1. The current position indicator light will turn
OFF.
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 flash-
ing and remain ON.
If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met:
1. The indicator light for the current position
will remain ON.
2. The newly selected position indicator light
will continue to flash.
3. The transfer case will not shift.
NOTE:
Before retrying a selection, make certain that all
the necessary requirements for selecting a new
transfer case position have been met. To retry
the selection, turn the control knob back to the
current position, wait five seconds, and retry
selection. To find the shift requirements, refer to
the "Shifting Procedure" for your transfer case,
located in this section.
The “SERV AWD” W arning Light monitors the
electronic shift all-wheel drive system. If this
light remains on after engine start up or illumi-
nates during driving, it means that the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly and that
service is required.
WARNING!
Always engage the parking brake when pow-
ering down the vehicle if the “SERV AWD
W arning Light” is illuminated. Not engaging
the parking brake may allow the vehicle to
roll which may cause personal injury.
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