2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 302

STARTING AND OPERATING 301 cluster. This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle speed. To deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more time. The "4WD Indicator Light" will then go out. NOTE: Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when Four-Wheel Drive Switch Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- there is a difference in the surface traction under the front tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose (driving) wheels. 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 "4WD Indicator Light" will come on in the 5