User Manual - Page 155

For 2023 JEEP GLADIATOR.

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STARTING AND OPERATING 153
AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK) FRONT AND
R
EAR IF EQUIPPED
The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument panel
(to the right of the steering column).
Axle Lock Switch Panel
This feature will only activate when the following
conditions are met:
Ignition in ON/RUN position, vehicle in 4L (Four-Wheel
Drive Low Range).
Vehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Both right and left wheels on axle are at the same
speed.
To activate the system, push the AXLE LOCK switch down
to lock the rear axle only (the “REAR ONLY” will illuminate),
push the switch up to lock the front axle and rear axle (the
“FRONT + REAR” will illuminate). When the rear axle is
locked, pushing the bottom of switch again will lock or
unlock the front axle.
NOTE:
The indicator lights will flash until the axles are fully locked
or unlocked.
To unlock the axles, push the AXLE LOCK OFF button.
Axle Lock will disengage if the vehicle is taken out of
4L (Four-Wheel Drive Low Range), or the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position.
The Axle Lock disengages at speeds above 30 mph
(48 km/h), and will automatically re-lock once vehicle
speed is less than 10 mph (16 km/h).
AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK) REAR ONLY
I
F EQUIPPED
The rear axle may be locked in 4H if the proper conditions
are met.
The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument panel
(to the right of the steering column).
Axle Lock Switch Panel
This feature will only activate when the following
conditions are met:
Ignition in RUN position, vehicle in 4H (Four-Wheel
Drive High Range).
The vehicle must be in OFF ROAD+ active
Ú page 155.
Vehicle must be in ESC “Full Off” mode
Ú page 262.
Vehicle must not be actively in a high wheel slip or tight
cornering condition.
To activate the system, push the AXLE LOCK switch down
to lock the rear axle only (“REAR ONLY” will illuminate).
To unlock the rear axle, push the AXLE LOCK OFF button.
Axle Lock will disengage if the vehicle is taken out of 4H
(Four-Wheel Drive High Range), OFF ROAD+ is turned off
by the driver, ESC “Full Off” is exited, or the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position.
NOTE:
The indicator lights will flash until the rear axle is fully
locked or unlocked.
WARNING!
On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential,
never run the engine with one rear wheel off the
ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel
remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control
of your vehicle.
WARNING!
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use
only and should not be used on any public roadways.
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