2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 300

298 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position, see the information below: 4WD HI All roads surfaces such as ice, snow, gravel, sand, and dry hard pavement. NEUTRAL Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in Section 5 of this manual. 4WD LOW Low speed four-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Shifting Procedures 4WD HI to 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), key ON or engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and raise the transfer case T-handle. The "4WD LOW" indicator light in the instrument cluster, will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete. Release the T-handle. NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protection condition exists, a "CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURES" message will flash from the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in Section 4 of this manual.