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Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)

Note: The electronic locking differential is

for off-road use only and is not for use on

dry pavement. Using the electronic locking

differential on dry pavement results in

increased tire wear, noise and vibration.

Note: Do not perform this operation when

cruise control or trail control are selected

and active. The system may not engage as

expected.

SWITCHINGTHEELECTRONIC

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON

AND OFF - RAPTOR

The button to activate and deactivate the

electronic locking differential is in the

center of the drive mode rotary switch.

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To manually activate or deactivate the

electronic locking differential, press the

electronic locking differential button.

Note: The electronic locking differential can

activate or deactivate automatically based

on speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drive

mode selection. See Selecting a Drive

Mode (page 363).

Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Drive Modes

Maximum Engage-

Automatic Disen-

Automatic Re-

ment Speed

gagement Speed

Engagement Speed

Normal (4A, 4H)

Sport (4A, 4H)

20 mph (30 km/h)

No Speed Limit

25 mph (41 km/h)

No Speed Limit

20 mph (30 km/h)

No Speed Limit

Slippery (4A, 4H)

Tow/Haul (4A,4H)

Off-Road (4H)¹

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Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)

Drive Modes

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Baja (4H)

No Speed Limit

Rock Crawl (4L)¹

¹Automatically engages when you select this drive mode. You have the ability to manually

override the automatic engagement by pressing the electronic locking differential button.

4WD Mode

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Four-Wheel Drive

Low (4L)

No speed Limit

Note: The electronic locking differential

may not engage if you press your accelerator

pedal during an engagement attempt. A

message could display in the instrument

display guiding you to release the

accelerator pedal.

Note: If the electronic locking differential

has difficulty disengaging, release the

accelerator pedal and turn the steering

wheel in the opposite direction while rolling.

Note: The electronic locking differential is

for off-road use only and is not for use on

dry pavement. Using the electronic locking

differential on dry pavement results in

increased tire wear, noise and vibration.

Note: Do not perform this operation when

cruise control or trail control are selected

and active. The system may not engage as

expected.

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To manually activate or deactivate the

electronic locking differential, press the

electronic locking differential button.

SWITCHINGTHEELECTRONIC

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON

AND OFF - 4X2

The button to activate and deactivate the

electronic locking differential is located in

the center of the Drive mode rotary switch.

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Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)

4X2 Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Maximum Engagement

Automatic Disengagement Automatic Re-Engagement

Speed

20 mph (30 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (30 km/h)

Note: The electronic locking differential

may not engage if you press your accelerator

pedal during an engagement attempt. A

message could display in the instrument

display guiding you to release the

accelerator pedal.

Note: If the electronic locking differential

has difficulty disengaging, release the

accelerator pedal and turn the steering

wheel in the opposite direction while rolling.

Note: The electronic locking differential is

for off-road use only and is not for use on

dry pavement. Using the electronic locking

differential on dry pavement results in

increased tire wear, noise and vibration.

Note: Do not perform this operation when

cruise control or trail control are selected

and active. The system may not engage as

expected.

If you select the electronic locking

differential and the indicator in the cluster

is gray or turns from amber to gray while

driving, one of the following has occurred:

•

The vehicle speed is too high.

The accelerator pedal is too high during

an engagement attempt.

•

The vehicle is experiencing an anti-lock

brake activation.

The left and right wheel speed

difference is too high during an

engagement attempt.

•

The system has malfunctioned and

accompanies a check locking

differential message in the information

display. See your dealer as soon as

possible.

Note: If the vehicle is experiencing an

anti-lock braking event, the electronic

locking differential could momentarily

disengage.

ELECTRONIC LOCKING

DIFFERENTIAL INDICATORS

If both rear wheel axle shafts

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lock together, the indicator in the

cluster is amber, providing

additional traction.

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Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)

ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – INFORMATION MESSAGES -

EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

Message

Description and Action

To Engage Locking

Differential Slow to XX

mph/km/h

The electronic locking differential has been requested and

will engage when the speed condition is met.

To Engage Locking

Differential Release

Accelerator Pedal

Release the accelerator pedal in order to engage.

Check Locking Differen-

tial

An electronic locking differential system fault is present.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – INFORMATION MESSAGES -

RAPTOR

Message

Description and Action

To Engage Locking

Differential Slow to

20 mph (30 km/h)

The electronic locking differential has been requested and

engages when the speed condition is met.

To Engage Locking

Differential Release

Accelerator Pedal

Release the accelerator pedal to engage.

Check Locking Differen-

tial

An electronic locking differential system fault is present.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Locking differential not Displays when the electronic locking differential is selected

available in 2H while in 2H.

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Brakes

stop. Move the transmission to park (P),

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS

switch the engine off and apply the parking

brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for

any interference. If none are found and the

condition persists, have your vehicle towed

to the nearest authorized dealer.

Wet brakes result in reduced braking

efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a

few times when leaving a car wash or

driving from standing water to dry the

brakes.

BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR

- RAPTOR

In the event the accelerator pedal

Note: Depending on applicable laws and

regulations in the country where your vehicle

was originally built, the stoplamps could

flash during heavy braking. The hazard

warning flashers could also turn on when

your vehicle comes to a stop.

becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady

and firm pressure to the brake pedal to

slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.

If you experience this condition, apply the

brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe

stop. Move the transmission to park (P),

switch the engine off and apply the parking

brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for

any interference. If none are found and the

condition persists, have your vehicle towed

to the nearest authorized dealer.

ANTI-LOCKBRAKINGSYSTEM

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

LIMITATIONS

The anti-lock braking system does not

eliminate the risk of crash when:

•

You drive too closely to the vehicle in

Note: Certain drive modes can disable

front of you.

brake over accelerator for off-road driving.

•

Your vehicle is hydroplaning.

You take corners too fast.

The road surface is poor.

LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID

RESERVOIR

See Under Hood Overview (page 499).

Note: If the system activates, the brake

pedal could pulse and travel further.

Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID

BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR

- EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

WARNING: Do not use any fluid

other than the recommended brake fluid

as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use

of incorrect fluid could result in the loss

of vehicle control, serious personal injury

or death.

In the event the accelerator pedal

becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady

and firm pressure to the brake pedal to

slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.

If you experience this condition, apply the

brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe

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