Transfer case
Function of the transfer case
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WARNING Risk of skidding and having
an accident when in LOW RANGE on slip‐
pery road surfaces
If you select the LOW RANGE off-road gear
on a slippery road surface, the wheels could
lose traction in the following situations:
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If you release the accelerator pedal when
the vehicle is in motion.
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If off-road ABS intervenes when braking.
If the wheels lose traction, it will no longer be
possible to steer the vehicle.
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Never select the LOW RANGE off-road
gear when driving on slippery road sur‐
faces.
Shift the transfer case to the on-road position
HIGH RANGE or into the LOW RANGE off-road
gear.
Shift ranges
HIGH RANGE LOW RANGE
Road position for all
normal on-road driv‐
ing situations.
Off-road gear for driv‐
ing off-road, when
fording and on steep
uphill or downhill
inclines.
Properties of the LOW RANGE off-road gear:
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Reduced maximum permissible speed and
increased tractive power
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Changing the transmission ratio by a factor
of about three
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Increased drive torque
Do not use LOW RANGE in the following situa‐
tions:
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When driving on public roads.
Shifting the transfer case
Shifting to the LOW RANGE off-road gear
Requirements:
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You are not driving on a paved or public road.
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The engine is running and you are not driving
faster than 25 mph (40 km/h).
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The transmission is in position i.
Driving and parking
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