Transfer case
Operation of the transfer case
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WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident when in LOW RANGE on slippery
road surfaces
The wheels can block and thus lose traction
on slippery road surfaces, particularly in the
following situations:
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if you release the accelerator pedal when
the vehicle is in motion.
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if o-road ABS intervenes when braking.
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Never select the LOW RANGE o-road
gear when driving on slippery road surfa-
ces.
Shi the transfer case to the on-road position
HIGH RANGE or into the LOW RANGE o-road
gear.
Shi ranges
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HIGH RANGE: Road position for all normal on-
road driving situations
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LOW RANGE: O-road gear for driving o-
road, when fording and on steep uphill or
downhill inclines
Properties of the LOW RANGE o-road gear:
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reduced maximum permissible speed and
increased tractive power
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changing the transmission ratio by a factor of
about three
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increased drive torque
Do not use LOW RANGE in the following situa-
tions:
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when driving on public roads.
Shiing the transfer case
Shiing to the LOW RANGE o-road gear
Requirements
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You are not driving on a paved or public road.
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The vehicle is started and you are not driving
faster than 25 mph (40 km/h).
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