2012 Jeep Patriot User Guide - Page 64
2012 Jeep Patriot Manual
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION • This vehicle has two full time, on-demand, four-wheel-drive (4WD) systems available, Freedom Drive I and Freedom-Drive II. They provide for all-weather, all-terrain capability for added driving security in less-than-ideal road conditions. Freedom-Drive I™ Four Wheel Drive System • The vehicle will constantly monitor wheel slippage and transfer power to the axle that can use it the most. • For additional traction in sand, deep snow or loose traction surfaces, the "4WD Lock" sends equal amounts of the torque to the front and rear axles at low speeds. 62
FOUR-WHEELDRIVEOPERATION
• This vehicle has two full time, on-demand, four-wheel-drive (4WD)
systems available, Freedom Drive I and Freedom-Drive II. They provide
for all-weather, all-terrain capability for added driving security in
less-than-ideal road conditions.
Freedom-Drive I™ Four Wheel Drive System
• The vehicle will constantly monitor wheel slippage and transfer power to
the axle that can use it the most.
• For additional traction in sand, deep snow or loose traction surfaces, the
“4WD Lock” sends equal amounts of the torque to the front and rear
axles at low speeds.
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
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