ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM
The All Wheel Drive system is controlled by the AWD switch. Once the vehicle is
in gear, the switch is set to one of two modes. When the switch is on 2X4
w
, the
vehicle is in two-wheel drive at all times. When the switch is on AWD
q
, the
vehicle is in all wheel drive and the 4X4 indicator in the instrument cluster will be
on.
When in AWD, the demand drive unit will automatically engage any time the rear
wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels regain traction, the demand drive
unit will automatically disengage.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.
ENGAGING AWD
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving. Initially, the
vehicle's electronic system will not enable the AWD until the engine RPM is
below 3100. Once enabled, the AWD remains enabled until the AWD switch is
turned off. If the switch is turned off while the demand drive unit is moving, it will
not disengage until the rear wheels regain traction.
Engage the AWD switch before getting into conditions where front wheel drive
may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the throttle before
switching to AWD.
NOTICE
Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning or slipping may cause
severe drive shaft and gearcase damage. Always switch to AWD while the rear
wheels have traction or are at rest.
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