2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 361

STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends Shift Positions on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each For additional information on the appropriate use of each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and transfer case mode position, see the information below: cause damage to the transfer case. 4WD AUTO Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, This range is used on surfaces such as ice, snow, gravel, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping sand, and dry hard pavement. speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. NOTE: Refer to "Selec-Terrain௡ - If Equipped" in "StartWARNING! ing and Operating" for further information on the various positions and their intended usages. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N NEUTRAL (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the This range disengages both the front and rear driveshafts parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position from the powertrain. It is to be used for flat towing disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from behind another vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move in "Starting and Operating" for further information. regardless of the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. 5