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Shift positions, 4wd auto – Jeep 2015 Grand Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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the same speed. The 4WD LOW position is intended for

loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD

LOW position on dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause

increased tire wear and damage to driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine

speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD HI

position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed

the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends

on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each

wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and

cause damage to the transfer case.
Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction,

there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping

speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit.

WARNING!

You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position
disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if the transmission is in PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.

Shift Positions

For additional information on the appropriate use of each

4WD system mode position, see the information below:
4WD AUTO
This range is used on surfaces such as ice, snow, gravel,

sand, and dry hard pavement.

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