2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 304

302 STARTING AND OPERATING traction surfaces, activate the "4WD LOCK" switch by FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time, on-demand, four-wheel coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear drive (4WD). wheels. The "4WD Indicator Light" will come on in the 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. 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. Four-Wheel Drive Switch Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if additional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems.