2015 Jeep Cherokee User Guide - Page 164

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION 1-SPEED FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) This feature provides on-demand Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. Under normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide most of the traction. If the front wheels begin to lose traction, power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels. NOTE: On dry pavement under heavy throttle input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear wheels to improve vehicle launch and performance characteristics. 1-Speed 4X4 Switch 2-SPEED FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) This electronically shifted Power Transfer Unit provides three mode positions: • Four-wheel drive low range (4X4 LOW) • REAR LOCK • NEUTRAL (N) The 4X4 LOW range can be used when additional traction is required to force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. 4X4 LOW is intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. 2-Speed 4x4 Switch 162