Jeep 2008 Compass - Manual (Page 238)

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand, Four Wheel
Drive (4WD).
Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi-
tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose
traction surfaces, activate the 4WD LOCK switch by
pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center
coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear
wheels. The amber
Љ4WD Indicator Light” will come on
in the cluster. This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle
speed. To deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more
time. The
Љ4WD Indicator Light” will then go out.
NOTE: Refer to ”ESP (Electronic Stability Program) in
the “Electronic Brake Control System” section of this
manual for additional information.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
Four Wheel Drive Switch
238 STARTING AND OPERATING