2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 395

STARTING AND OPERATING 393 4H Position This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range (4H) provides additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces and should not be used on dry pavement. speed. This range (4L) provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). The "4WD Indicator Light" (located in the instrument cluster) will illuminate when the transfer case is shifted into the 4L position. The "4WD Indicator Light" (located in the instrument NOTE: When in 4WD, the "ESC Off Indicator Light" cluster) will illuminate when the transfer case is shifted will display in the instrument cluster. into the 4H position. Shifting Procedure N (Neutral) Position This range disengages the front and rear driveshafts from 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H the powertrain. It is to be used for flat towing behind Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the another vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Start- vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in motion, ing and Operating" for further information. the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after complet4L Position ing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, transfer case lever. forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same 5