2007 Dodge Nitro Owner's Manual - Page 262

262 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Delayed shifting out of 4WD LOCK may be experienced due to uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, or excessive loading. MP 140 Single-Speed Full-Time Transfer Case - If Equipped Operating Information/Precautions The MP 140 is a single speed (HI range only) transfer case which provides convenient full-time all-wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. This transfer case employs an inter-axle differential that divides engine torque almost evenly with 48 percent torque to the front axle and 52 percent torque to the rear axle, this allows the front and rear wheels to rotate at different speeds, on all road surfaces. The Brake Traction Control System (BTC), which combines standard ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction. ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles any more than lowslung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.