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Audible Warnings

Distance to Object

Warning

13 feet (4 meters) to 19.6 feet Slow beep

(6 meters)

Speed below 2.5 mph (4 km/h)

up to 1.4 feet (.4 meters) Solid

1.4 feet (.4 meters) to 3 feet

(.9 meters)

Fast beep

3 feet (.9 meters) to 4.5 feet

(1.4 meters)

Medium beep

Medium/slow beep

Slow beep

4.5 feet (1.4 meters) to

6.3 feet (1.9 meters)

6.3 feet (1.9 meters) to

8.7 feet (2.6 meters)

8.7 feet (2.6 meters) to

16.4 feet (5 meters)

No sound

The reverse sensing system is automatically enabled when the gearshift

lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is on. A control in the

message center allows the driver to disable the system, refer to Message

center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information.

The message center will indicate the system is off and will not allow the

driver to switch the system on to indicate a failure of the reverse sensing

system.

The radar sensor is located behind the rear bumper/fascia. Always

keep the rear bumper/fascia free from snow, ice and large

accumulations of dirt. These elements may cause the system to

operate inaccurately.

If the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving

it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing

inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation

of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in

this chapter.

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Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. Do not use

4X4 High or 4X4 Low on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce

excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.

4X4 High and 4X4 Low are only intended for consistently slippery or

loose surfaces. The use of 4X4 High or 4X4 Low on these surfaces may

produce some noise, such as occasional clunks, but will not damage the

drive system.

If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low

is selected while the vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h), the

4WD system will not engage. This is normal and should be no

reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4WD Low for proper

operation.

System indicator lights

• 4X4 - momentarily illuminates

4x4

when the vehicle is started.

Illuminates when 4X4 HIGH

(4WD High) is selected.

• 4X4 LOW – momentarily

4x4

LOW

illuminates when the vehicle is

started. Illuminates when 4X4

LOW (4WD Low) is selected.

Using the Control Trac 4WD system

4X4 AUTO - Provides

electronically-controlled four-wheel

drive with power delivered to all

four wheels as required for traction.

This mode is acceptable for all

on-road driving but recommended

when wet pavement, snow, or loose gravel conditions are expected.

4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Provides locked four-wheel drive power to all

four wheels. This mode is not intended for use on dry pavement. This

mode is appropriate for severe winter and off-road conditions, such as

deep snow, ice or shallow sand.

4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Provides locked four-wheel drive power when

extra power at reduced speeds is required. This mode is not

recommended for use on dry pavement. Use this mode for off-road,

low-speed operation or when extra power is required, such as climbing

steep grades, going through deep sand, or pulling a boat out of the

water.

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Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)

• Select 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) or 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) at any

forward speed.

Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping.

Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

2. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).

3. Press the desired 4WD position.

• If shifting into 4x4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in

the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete.

• If shifting out of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in

the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete.

If any of the above shift conditions are not met, the shift will not occur

and the message center will display the appropriate information.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer

case refer to Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

WARNING: If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of

a different size than the road tires should never be used. Such a

tire could make the vehicle difficult to control as well as result in

damage to driveline components.

WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not

designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any

more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily

under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in

these vehicles.

Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)

The AWD system is always active and requires no driver input. It is

capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway

driving as well as off-road conditions such as deep snow, ice or shallow

sand.

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