Off-road capabilities – Jeep 2015 Cherokee - User Guide User Manual

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NOTE:
In 4X4 LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the normal
driving mode at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do
not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

Shifting Procedures

4X4 HI To 4X4 LOW

With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON
position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the
“4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the instrument cluster
will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete.

NOTE:
If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions
on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” on the DVD for further information.

4X4 LOW To 4X4 HI
• With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the

ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and
press the “4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash and go out when the shift is complete.

NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed Power

Transfer Unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four
seconds. The light behind the NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL
(N) is complete.

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