2012 Jeep Liberty Owner Manual - Page 344
2012 Jeep Liberty Manual
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342 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD Auto Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range - This active ondemand range makes available optimum traction for a wide range of conditions, while maximizing driver convenience. This position is always in four-wheel drive mode, with a normal 42% front axle, 58% rear axle torque split. The system also anticipates and prevents slip by redirecting torque as necessary, up to 100% to the front or rear axle, if needed. N Neutral - This range disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights The four-wheel drive indicator lights (4WD, 4 LOW) are located in the instrument cluster. The NEUTRAL indicator light is located on the transfer case switch. If there is no indicator light on or flashing, the transfer case position is two-wheel drive (2WD). If the indicator light is on, the desired position (4WD AUTO, 4WD LOW, or NEUTRAL) has been obtained. 4WD Low Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. Locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose or slippery road If One Or More Shift Requirements Are Not Met: surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). • An indicator light will flash. • The transfer case will not shift.