Get Transmission and Drive Systems Guide for Ford F 150 Light Truck 2023

Fuel and Refueling

FUEL AND REFUELING –

WARNING LAMPS

FUEL AND REFUELING –

TROUBLESHOOTING

If it illuminates when you are

driving, refuel as soon as

possible.

FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - EXCLUDING:

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)

Message

Action

Fuel Level Low

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

An early reminder of a low fuel condition. Refill your vehicle.

Check to make sure the fuel fill inlet is fully closed.

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Fuel and Refueling

FUELANDREFUELING–INFORMATIONMESSAGES-HYBRIDELECTRIC

VEHICLE (HEV)

Message

Action

Fuel Level Low

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

An early reminder of a low fuel condition.

The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.

Please wait for fuel door The information message appears while the fuel system is

to open

depressurizing with the fuel filler door closed. Wait for the fuel

system to depressurize and for the fuel filler door to unlatch.

Fuel Door Open

The information message appears when the fuel system has

depressurized and opened the fuel filler door. Fully open the

fuel filler door to refuel and fully close the fuel filler door when

refueling is complete.

Fuel door ajar Close fully Your vehicle is equipped with a sealed fuel system that

to avoid Check engine requires the fuel filler door to be fully closed after refueling.

light

This warning message appears when the fuel filler door is ajar.

Please fully close the fuel filler door to avoid a "Check Engine"

Light.

If you see this message and a "Check Engine" lamp illumin-

ates, please fully close the fuel filler door. The "Check Engine"

Light should clear within five seconds. If the "Check Engine"

light persists, please see your dealer.

Refuel Error See Manual The information message appears when the fuel system fails

to depressurize, or the fuel filler door fails to open. You could

have to use the fuel filler door manual override lever when

opening the fuel door.

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Catalytic Converter

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Use the correct fuel. See Fuel and

WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC

CONVERTER

The catalytic converter is part of your

vehicle's emissions system and filters

harmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.

Refueling (page 251).

Do not switch the ignition off when your

vehicle is moving.

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Avoid running out of fuel.

Have the items listed in scheduled

maintenance information performed

according to the specified schedule.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

PRECAUTIONS

Note: Do not make any unauthorized

changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,

vehicle owners and anyone who

manufactures, repairs, or services a fleet of

vehicles are not permitted to intentionally

remove an emission control device or

prevent it from working.

WARNING: Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other

dry ground cover. The emission system

heats up the engine compartment and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –

WARNING: The normal operating

temperature of the exhaust system is

very high. Never work around or attempt

to repair any part of the exhaust system

until it has cooled. Use special care when

working around the catalytic converter.

The catalytic converter heats up to a very

high temperature after only a short

period of engine operation and stays hot

after the engine is switched off.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –

WARNING LAMPS

Your vehicle has an on-board diagnostics

system that monitors the emission control

system. If any of the following warning

lamps illuminate, this may indicate that

the on-board diagnostics system has

detected an emission control system

malfunction.

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

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To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:

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Do not crank the engine for more than

10 seconds at a time.

Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause

reduced power or the engine to stop.

Failure to respond to a warning lamp may

cause damage that your vehicle Warranty

may not cover. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Do not run the engine with a spark plug

lead disconnected.

Do not push-start or tow-start your

vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump

Starting the Vehicle (page 481).

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High Voltage Battery - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE

BATTERY

The high voltage battery is a highly

sophisticated lithium-ion battery system,

used to store electrified propulsion energy

to power the vehicle.

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: This battery pack

should only be serviced by an authorized

electric vehicle technician. Improper

handling can result in personal injury or

death.

WARNING: Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the

ignition off and remove the key before

you open the hood or have any service

or repair work completed. If you do not

switch the ignition off, the engine could

restart at any time. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

WARNING: Do not touch the

electronic ignition system parts after you

have switched the ignition on or when

the engine is running. The system

operates at high voltage. Failure to

adhere to this warning could result in

serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Keep your hands and

clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.

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Automatic Transmission

Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PRECAUTIONS

(P) if a fuse is blown.

Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) unless the key or remote control is inside

your vehicle.

Note: The electronic parking brake could

apply when the selector is in park (P). See

Automatically Releasing the Electric

Parking Brake (page 295).

Note: Your vehicle could shift into park (P)

if you attempt to exit your vehicle without

the transmission in park (P). See How Does

Automatic Return to Park (P) Work (page

270).

WARNING: Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the

ignition off and remove the key before

you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in personal

injury or death.

WARNING: When your vehicle is

stationary, keep the brake pedal fully

pressed when shifting gears. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in

personal injury, death or property

damage.

Note: A tone could sound when you select

park (P).

WARNING: Do not apply the brake

pedal and accelerator pedal

REVERSE (R)

simultaneously. Applying both pedals

simultaneously for more than a few

seconds will limit engine performance,

which may result in difficulty maintaining

speed in traffic and could lead to serious

injury.

WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)

only when your vehicle is stationary.

In reverse (R) power is transmitted to the

driven wheels.

NEUTRAL (N)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POSITIONS

WARNING: In neutral (N) your

PARK (P)

vehicle is free to roll.

In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to

the driven wheels.

WARNING: Shift into park (P) only

when your vehicle is stationary.

DRIVE (D)

In drive (D) power is transmitted to the

driven wheels.

In park (P) power is not transmitted to the

driven wheels.

Note: A tone sounds if you attempt to exit

your vehicle without the transmission in park

(P).

Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) if the vehicle battery has run out of

charge.

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Automatic Transmission

MANUAL (M)

In manual (M) you can select a specific

gear. See Manually Shifting Gears (page

267).

Note: We recommend using this mode for

driving on hilly or mountainous roads or

when towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer

(page 418).

SHIFTINGYOURVEHICLEINTO

GEAR

Console Shifter

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1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Move the lever to select a position.

3. Press the manual (M) button when

your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or

exit a mode.

The transmission selector is on the center

console.

SHIFTINGYOURVEHICLEINTO

GEAR - RAPTOR

The transmission selector is on the center

console.

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1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Move the lever to select a position.

Note: The position illuminates on the

transmission selector.

3. Press the manual (M) button when

your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or

exit a mode.

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1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Move the lever to select a position.

Column Shifter

Note: The position illuminates on the

The transmission selector is on the steering

transmission selector.

column.

3. Press the manual (M) button when

your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or

exit a mode.

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SHIFTINGYOURVEHICLEINTO

GEAR - POLICE RESPONDER

The transmission selector is on the steering

column.

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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)

Use this feature to temporarily change

gears.

Note: We recommend using this feature for

engine braking or driving on hilly or

mountainous roads.

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Pull any paddle to switch the feature

on.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Move the lever to select a position.

3. Press the manual (M) button when

your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or

exit a mode.

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Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.

Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.

Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds

to switch the feature off.

Note: The feature switches off after a short

period of time if you do not pull either

paddle.

MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)

Use this feature to select a specific gear.

SHIFTING USING THE PADDLE

SHIFTERS - RAPTOR

Note: We recommend using this feature for

The instrument cluster displays the current

gear. The current gear flashes when your

vehicle cannot shift into the requested

gear. Your vehicle does not shift if the

requested gear raises or lowers the engine

speed beyond the limit.

engine braking, driving on hilly or

mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.

See Towing a Trailer (page 418).

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Shift to manual (M) to switch the

feature on.

Your vehicle could shift when you fully

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Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.

Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.

press the accelerator or brake pedal.

Note: Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature

off.

Note: Drive modes could affect when the

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

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Shift to manual (M) to switch the

SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONS

ON THE SELECTOR LEVER

Center Console Shifter

The instrument cluster displays the current

gear. The current gear flashes when your

vehicle cannot shift into the requested

gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the

requested gear raises or lowers the engine

speed beyond the limit.

feature on.

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Press the upper (+) button to upshift.

Press the lower (-) button to

downshift.

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Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature

off.

Column Shifter

The instrument cluster displays the current

gear. The current gear flashes when your

vehicle cannot shift into the requested

gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the

requested gear raises or lowers the engine

speed beyond the limit.

Your vehicle may shift when you fully press

the accelerator or brake pedal.

Note: Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Your vehicle could shift when you fully

Note: Drive modes could affect when the

press the accelerator or brake pedal.

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

Note: Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Note: Drive modes could affect when the

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

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Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)

Use this feature to select a specific gear.

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)

Use this feature to select a specific gear.

Note: We recommend using this feature for

engine braking, driving on hilly or

mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.

See Towing a Trailer (page 418).

mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.

See Towing a Trailer (page 418).

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Automatic Transmission

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Shift to manual (M) to switch the

Note: We recommend using this feature for

engine braking, driving on hilly or

feature on.

mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.

See Towing a Trailer (page 418).

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Press the upper (+) button to upshift.

Press the lower (-) button to

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Shift to manual (M) to switch the

downshift.

feature on.

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Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature

off.

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Press the upper (+) button to upshift.

Press the lower (-) button to

downshift.

SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONS

ON THE SELECTOR LEVER -

POLICE RESPONDER

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Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature

off.

The instrument cluster displays the current

gear. The current gear flashes when your

vehicle cannot shift into the requested

gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the

requested gear raises or lowers the engine

speed beyond the limit.

TEMPORARYNEUTRALMODE

WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRAL

MODE

This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral

(N), for a limited time, when you exit your

vehicle or switch your vehicle off.

Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Your vehicle may shift when you fully press

the accelerator or brake pedal.

Note: Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not

covered by the vehicle warranty.

HOW DOES TEMPORARY

NEUTRAL MODE WORK

Note: Drive modes could affect when the

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

Use this mode to keep your vehicle in

neutral (N) when you exit your vehicle or

switch your vehicle off. For example, if you

exit your vehicle before an automatic car

wash.

Note: You do not need to use this mode at

an automatic car wash if you stay in your

vehicle with power on.

Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Note: Automatic return to park (P) is

delayed when your vehicle is in this mode.

See What Is Automatic Return to Park

(P) (page 269).

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Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)

Use this feature to select a specific gear.

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TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE

USING PROGRESSIVE RANGE

SELECTION

Progressive range selection gives you the

ability to lock out gears from the automatic

shifting range. This could provide you with

an improved driving experience by reducing

transmission shifts, for example, in slippery

conditions or steep slopes.

LIMITATIONS

Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after

30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery

charge level is low. Prolonged use of this

mode can cause the 12 V battery to run out

of charge.

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Failure to follow these instructions could

result in vehicle damage not covered by

the vehicle warranty.

With the transmission in drive (D), press

the - button to begin to switch the feature

on.

Press the - button again to continue locking

out higher gears. Beginning with the highest

gear, the instrument cluster will indicate

the current gear and highest gear available.

For example, press the - button twice to

lock out 10th and 9th gears.

ENTERING TEMPORARY

NEUTRAL MODE

1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Power your vehicle on.

4. Shift into neutral (N).

Note: An instructional message appears.

5. Press the manual (M) button.

Note: The instrument cluster will indicate

the current gear and highest gear available.

Press the + button to unlock gears to allow

the transmission to shift to higher gears.

Note: The transmission automatically

Note: A confirmation message appears

shifts within the gear range you select.

when your vehicle enters the mode.

6. Release the brake pedal.

Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.

7. Switch your vehicle off.

Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Note: The neutral (N) indicator on the

transmission selector may flash in this

mode.

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO

PARK (P)

WHATISAUTOMATICRETURNTO

PARK (P)

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you

attempt to exit your vehicle without the

transmission in park (P).

EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL

MODE

1. Press the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P), or power your

vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or

reverse (R).

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The stow function allows the shifter to lay

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURN

TO PARK (P) WORK

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your

vehicle is stationary and any of the

following occur:

flat in the console, enabling the use of the

working surface tray.

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You switch the vehicle off.

You open the driver door with your

seatbelt unlatched.

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You unlatch the driver seatbelt when

the driver door is open.

Note: Do not use automatic return to park

(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in

an emergency. See Starting and Stopping

the Engine (page 233).

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AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK

(P) LIMITATIONS

Automatic return to park (P) may not work

if the door ajar sensor or seatbelt sensor

are malfunctioning.

See an authorized dealer if any of the

following occur:

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Seatbelt indicator illuminates or tone

sounds with the seatbelt fastened.

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Door ajar indicator does not illuminate

with the driver door open.

Note: Do not store objects in the selector

lever stow bin, and be sure that the bottom

selector lever tray mat is flat inside the

selector lever stow bin.

Note: If there are objects in the stow bin

while stowing the selector lever, the selector

lever could come back to the upright park

(P) position.

Door ajar indicator illuminates with the

driver door closed.

Transmission not in park message

appears with the driver door closed,

after you shift out of park (P).

STOWING THE SELECTOR

LEVER - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

STOWING THE SELECTOR

LEVER - RAPTOR

Press the stow button to fold down the

selector lever. Press the button again to

release the selector lever from the stow

position to use.

Press the stow button to fold down the

selector lever. Press the button again to

release the selector lever from the stow

position to use.

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The stow function allows the shifter to lay

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

PRECAUTIONS

flat in the console, enabling the use of the

working surface tray.

WARNING: When doing this

procedure, you need to take the

transmission out of park (P) which

means your vehicle can roll freely. To

avoid unwanted vehicle movement,

always fully apply the parking brake prior

to doing this procedure. Use wheels

chocks if appropriate.

WARNING: If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning

lamp remains illuminated, the brakes

may not be working properly. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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WARNING: Do not drive your

vehicle until you verify that the

stoplamps are working.

Use the manual park release to move your

transmission from the park (P) position in

the event of an electrical malfunction or

emergency. See Emergency Towing

(page 487).

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Note: Do not engage the manual park

release with the engine on.

Note: Do not store objects in the selector

lever stow bin, and be sure that the bottom

selector lever tray mat is flat inside the

selector lever stow bin.

Note: If there are objects in the stow bin

while stowing the selector lever, the selector

lever could come back to the upright park

(P) position.

USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE

Activating the Manual Park

Release Cable

1. Apply the parking brake. See Electric

Parking Brake (page 294).

Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,

no electrical power available, an external

power source may be required to apply the

parking brake.

2. Locate the manual park release cable

access cover at the bottom of the

driver dash lower panel, under the

steering wheel.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

WHATISMANUALPARKRELEASE

Manual park release allows you to shift

your vehicle out of park (P) in the event of

an electrical malfunction or emergency.

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6. With your foot still fully applied on the

brake pedal, disengage the parking

brake. See Electric Parking Brake

(page 294).

7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for

emergency towing purposes.

8. Turn off the ignition.

9. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk

that your vehicle will roll, disconnect

the negative (black) battery cable from

the battery.

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Returning Your Vehicle to Normal

Mode

3. Carefully open the hinged access cover

using a plastic type wedge or pry tool

at the upper edge of the panel. If done

correctly, the panel will swing

downward.

Note: Do not activate the override lever

until you are in the driver's seat. If damage

occurs when access cover is opened,

contact your authorized Ford Dealer for a

replacement.

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1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the

negative (black) battery cable to the

battery.

2. Apply the parking brake. See Electric

4. Switch ignition on, but do not start your

vehicle.

5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the

brake pedal and hold. Do not release.

Pull the tether straight out toward the

driver seat until engaged. If done

correctly, a message will appear in the

instrument cluster.

Note: Do not use excessive force when

using the manual park release handle, as it

could result in damage to the handle.

Parking Brake (page 294).

Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,

no electrical power available, an external

power may be required to apply the parking

brake.

Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in

the driver seat.

Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park

3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the

brake pedal and hold, do not release.

Using the tether, pull the handle

towards the driver seat until you hit a

hard stop.

(P) position and is free to roll.

4. Pull the lever toward the floor until it

hits a hard stop, before returning to the

stowed position.

Note: Maintain tension on the strap until

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the lever reaches the stowed position.

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5. Return the manual park release cable

lever to the stowed position and install

the access cover.

6. With your foot fully applied on the

brake pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm

that your vehicle is in the park (P)

position and that the instrument

cluster indicates park (P).

Note: If the instrument cluster is not

displaying the park (P) position or the

instrument cluster displays an error

message, apply the parking brake before

exiting your vehicle.

7. Close the access cover.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Transmission Not In Park (P)

Audible Warning

Sounds if you open the driver door before

shifting into park (P).

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Four-Wheel Drive(If Equipped)

the front wheels for optimum performance

HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE WORK - EXCLUDING:

RAPTOR

for all on-road conditions. When either

four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive

low are selected, the system provides

electronically or mechanically locked

power to the front and rear wheels for use

in off-road or slippery conditions such as

deep snow, sand or mud. Selecting

four-wheel drive low also provides

additional gearing for increased torque

multiplication for conditions like deep

sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy

objects. Additionally, the system is capable

of recreational flat towing by putting the

transfer case into neutral (N). See

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle

(page 485).

Using the Electronic Shift On the

Fly System (If Equipped)

This four-wheel drive system utilizes a

2-speed Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF)

transfer case which is also known as a

part-time system. This system offers the

driver two-wheel drive high, four-wheel

drive high, and four-wheel drive low as

available modes of operation. When either

four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive

low are selected, the system provides

mechanically locked four-wheel drive

power to both the front and rear wheels

for use in off-road or slippery conditions

such as deep snow, sand or mud. Selecting

four-wheel drive low also provides

additional gearing for increased torque

multiplication for conditions like deep

sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy

objects. Additionally, the system is capable

of recreational flat towing by putting the

transfer case into neutral (N). See

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle

(page 485).

There is further information on driving in

unique driving conditions. See Off-Road

Driving (page 466).

HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE WORK - RAPTOR

The 2-speed automatic four-wheel drive

system utilizes an electronically controlled

on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This

system monitors various vehicle sensory

inputs to provide an increased level of

performance. This system offers the driver

two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive

auto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheel

drive low as available modes of operation.

When four-wheel drive auto is selected,

the system continuously varies power to

the front wheels for optimum performance

for all on-road conditions. When either

four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive

low are selected, the system provides

mechanically locked power to the front

and rear wheels for use in off-road or

slippery conditions such as deep snow,

sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drive

low also provides additional gearing for

increased torque multiplication for

There is further information on driving in

unique driving conditions. See Off-Road

Driving (page 466).

Using the 2-Speed Automatic

Four-Wheel Drive System(If Equipped)

The 2-speed automatic four-wheel drive

system utilizes an electronically controlled

on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This

system monitors various vehicle sensory

inputs to provide an increased level of

performance. This system offers the driver

two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive

auto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheel

drive low as available modes of operation.

When four-wheel drive auto is selected,

the system continuously varies power to

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conditions like deep sand, steep slopes, or

outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive

cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from

concealed objects such as rocks and

stumps. Drive slower in strong crosswinds

which can affect the normal steering

characteristics of your vehicle. Be

extremely careful when driving on

pavement made slippery by loose sand,

water, gravel, snow or ice.

Note: Do not use four-wheel drive high or

four-wheel drive low mode on dry, hard

surfaced roads. Doing so can produce

excessive noise, increase tire wear and can

damage drive components.

pulling heavy objects. Additionally, the

system is capable of recreational flat

towing by putting the transfer case into

neutral (N). See Recreationally Towing

Your Vehicle (page 485).

There is further information on driving in

unique driving conditions. See Off-Road

Driving (page 466).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher

center of gravity (utility and four-wheel

drive vehicles) handle differently than

vehicles with a lower center of gravity

(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,

excessive speed and abrupt steering in

these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously

increases the risk of losing control of your

vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury

and death.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

LIMITATIONS

Operating Four-Wheel Drive with

a Spare or Mismatched Tires (If

Equipped)

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of

the spare tire can affect the four-wheel

drive system. If there is a significant

difference between the size of the spare

tire and the remaining tires, you could have

limited four-wheel drive functionality.

When driving with the full-size dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly, we

recommend that you do not:

WARNING: Do not become

overconfident in the ability of four-wheel

drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel

drive vehicle may accelerate better than

a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction

situations, it won't stop any faster than

two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive

at a safe speed.

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with a

four-wheel drive mode turned on.

Turn on a four-wheel drive mode

unless the vehicle is stationary.

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from

some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be

higher to allow it to travel over rough

Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry

pavement.

terrain without getting stuck or damaging

underbody components. The differences

that make your vehicle so versatile also

make it handle differently than an ordinary

passenger car. Always maintain steering

wheel control, especially in rough terrain.

Since sudden changes in terrain can result

in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure

you grip the steering wheel from the

Driving with the full-size dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly can limit

four-wheel drive functionality, especially

when driving in a mechanically locked

four-wheel drive mode. You can experience

the following:

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Additional noise from the transfer case

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE MODE - EXCLUDING:

RAPTOR

or other drive components.

Difficulty shifting out of a mechanically

locked four-wheel drive mode.

Use of a dissimilar spare wheel and tire

assembly can lead to impairment of the

following:

•

Comfort and noise.

Winter weather driving capability.

Wet driving capability.

Four-wheel drive capability.

Mechanical Shift Blocking

On four-wheel drive vehicles with a

mechanically locked four-wheel drive high

mode, the transfer case distributes torque

to the front wheels by mechanically

interlocking the front and rear driveshafts

together. Various external factors can

affect shifting performance of this type of

system including, but not limited to:

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Vehicle acceleration.

Dissimilar tire sizes.

Steering input.

If the system detects a mechanical shift

blockage at speed after you select

two-wheel drive high, the message "4x4

Unable to Disengage See Manual", could

display momentarily. If this message

displays, one or more of the following

actions can relieve the mechanical shift

block:

•

Momentary acceleration.

Momentary braking.

Bringing the vehicle to a stop.

Shifting the transmission to neutral and

back to drive.

•

Shifting the transmission to reverse

and back to drive.

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The four-wheel drive mode control is on

the instrument panel.

Driving the vehicle around a tight turn

at a slow speed.

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Four-Wheel Drive(If Equipped)

To select a four-wheel drive mode, press

The instrument cluster display will display

a message indicating a four-wheel drive

shift is in progress. If any of the above shift

conditions are not present, the shift will

not occur and the instrument cluster

display will display information guiding the

driver through the proper shifting

the four-wheel drive mode control button

of the desired mode. You can select

two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel

drive high (4H), or if your vehicle has

four-wheel drive auto (4A) at a stop or

while driving. Once the shift is complete,

the instrument cluster display will then

display the selected four-wheel drive

mode. While shifts are in progress, the

lights on the four-wheel drive control

switch can flash and you could see

messages in the instrument cluster display

indicating that a shift is in progress or to

release the accelerator pedal to improve

shift performance.

procedures. If there is a transfer case tooth

blockage a message will display in the

instrument cluster display. To alleviate this

condition, place the transmission in a

forward gear, move your vehicle forward

approximately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the

transmission back to neutral (N) to allow

the transfer case to complete the range

shift.

Note: Momentarily releasing the accelerator

pedal while a shift in progress message

displays improves engagement or

disengagement performance.

Note: Do not perform this operation when

cruise control or trail control is selected and

active. The system may not shift as

expected.

Note: You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning

message appears in the instrument cluster

display. See Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages (page 280).

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE MODE - RAPTOR

Note: Do not perform this operation if the

rear wheels are slipping or while applying

the accelerator pedal.

Note: You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning

message appears in the instrument cluster

display. See Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages (page 280).

Shifting to or from Four-Wheel

Drive Low (4L)

To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):

1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph

(5 km/h) or less.

2. Place the transmission in neutral (N)

3. Press the desired four-wheel drive

button on the four-wheel drive mode

control switch.

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The four-wheel drive mode control is on

3. Press the desired four-wheel drive

button on the four-wheel drive mode

control switch.

The instrument cluster display will display

a message indicating a four-wheel drive

shift is in progress. If any of the above shift

conditions are not present, the shift does

not occur and the instrument cluster

display will display information guiding the

driver through the proper shifting

the instrument panel.

To select a four-wheel drive mode, press

the four-wheel drive mode control button

of the desired mode. You can select

two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel

drive high (4H), or four-wheel drive auto

(4A) at a stop or while driving. Once the

shift is complete, the instrument cluster

display will then display the selected

four-wheel drive mode. While shifts are in

progress, the lights on the four-wheel drive

control switch can flash and you could see

messages in the instrument cluster display

indicating that a shift is in progress or to

release the accelerator pedal to improve

shift performance.

procedures. If there is a transfer case tooth

blockage, a message displays in the

instrument cluster display. To alleviate this

condition, place the transmission in a

forward gear, move your vehicle forward

approximately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the

transmission back to neutral (N) to allow

the transfer case to complete the range

shift.

Note: Momentarily releasing the accelerator

pedal when a shift in progress message

displays improves engagement and

disengagement performance.

Note: You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages, which is normal.

Note: Do not perform this operation when

you have cruise control or trail control

selected and active. The system may not

shift as expected.

If the system detects a fault, a warning

message appears in the instrument cluster

display. See Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages (page 280).

Note: Do not perform this operation if the

rear wheels are slipping or while applying

the accelerator pedal.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES

TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH

Two-wheel drive high is for general

on-road driving. Power is sent to the rear

wheels only.

Note: Two-wheel drive high can turn on or

off based on Drive Mode selection See Drive

Mode Control (page 362).

Note: You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages, which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning

message appears in the instrument cluster

display. See Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages (page 280).

Shifting to or from Four-Wheel

Drive Low (4L)

To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):

1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph

(5 km/h) or less.

2. Place the transmission in neutral (N).

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Four-Wheel Drive(If Equipped)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO(If

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW -

EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

Equipped)

Four-wheel drive low provides

Four-wheel drive auto provides

electronically or mechanically locked

four-wheel drive power to both the front

and rear wheels for use on low traction

surfaces, but does so with additional

gearing for increased torque multiplication.

This mode is only for off-road conditions

such as deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling

heavy objects.

electronically controlled four-wheel drive

power to both the front and rear wheels,

as required, for increased traction in varying

on-road conditions. The four-wheel drive

auto tuning varies based on selected Drive

Mode. See SelectingaDriveMode (page

363).

Note: Four-wheel drive auto can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode

selection. See Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 363).

Note: Four-wheel drive low can turn on or

off automatically based on drive mode

selection. See Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 363).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH -

EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW -

RAPTOR

Four-Wheel Drive Low provides

Four-wheel drive high provides

electronically or mechanically locked

four-wheel drive power to both the front

and rear wheels for use in off-road or

winter conditions such as deep snow, sand

or mud. This mode is not for use on dry

pavement.

Note: Four-wheel drive high can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode

selection. See Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 363).

mechanically locked four-wheel drive

power to both the front and rear wheels

for use on low traction surfaces, but does

so with additional gearing for increased

torque multiplication. The intent of this

mode is only for off-road conditions such

as deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling

heavy objects.

Note: Four-wheel drive low can turn on or

off automatically based on drive mode

selection. See Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 363).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH -

RAPTOR

Four-wheel drive high provides

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

INDICATORS

Two-wheel Drive High

mechanically locked four-wheel drive

power to both the front and rear wheels

for use in off-road or winter conditions

such as deep snow, sand or mud. This

mode is not for use on dry pavement.

Momentarily illuminates when

two-wheel drive high is selected.

Note: Four-wheel drive high can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode

selection. See Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 363).

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Four-Wheel Drive(If Equipped)

Four-wheel Drive Auto(If Equipped)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE –

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continuously illuminates when

four-wheel drive auto is selected.

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – WARNING

LAMPS

Four-wheel Drive High

Illuminates when a four-wheel

drive or power train fault is

present.

Continuously illuminates when

four-wheel drive high is selected.

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Note: When a system fault is present, the

system can typically remain in whichever

mode was selected prior to the fault

condition occurring. It does not default to

two-wheel drive in all circumstances. When

this warning is displayed, have your vehicle

serviced by an authorized dealer.

Four-wheel Drive Low

Continuously illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is selected.

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Check 4x4

A four-wheel drive system fault is present.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

4x4 Shift in Progress

The four-wheel drive system is making a

shift.

For 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch from

four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you attempt to switch from

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

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Four-Wheel Drive(If Equipped)

Message

Action

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

Displays when there is a transfer case gear

tooth blockage while shifting to or from

four-wheel drive low mode or to the neutral

state. Place the transmission in a forward

gear, move your vehicle forward approxim-

ately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission

back to neutral (N) to allow the transfer

case to complete the range shift.

4x4 Temporarily Disabled

Displays when the four-wheel system

detects elevated system temperature and

temporarily stops providing power to the

front wheels. The system automatically

resumes normal function when the system

temperature returns to normal.

4x4 Unable to Disengage. See Manual

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

detects a mechanical shift block when

shifting out of four-wheel drive high. See

Four-WheelDriveLimitations (page 275).

4x4 Restored

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

resumes normal function.

4X4 Temporarily Locked

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

detects driving condition which temporarily

require greater four-wheel drive perform-

ance. The system automatically resumes

normal function after the system no longer

detects these driving conditions.

Shift to Neutral

Displays when the system requires an

additional transmission shift to neutral (N)

to complete a transfer case shift.

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you command a four-wheel

drive shift during conditions which are

potentially harmful to the driveline

components

To Engage 4x4 Release Accelerator Pedal Displays when the four-wheel drive system

requests that you release the accelerator

pedal to complete a four-wheel drive shift.

See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode

(page 276).

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES - RAPTOR

Message

Action

Check 4x4

A four-wheel drive system fault is present.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

4x4 Shift in Progress

The four-wheel drive system is making a

shift.

For 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch from

four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you attempt to switch from

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

Displays when there is a transfer case gear

tooth blockage while shifting to or from

four-wheel drive low mode or to the neutral

state. Place the transmission in a forward

gear, move your vehicle forward approxim-

ately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission

back to neutral (N) to allow the transfer

case to complete the range shift.

4x4 Unable to Disengage. See Manual

4x4 Restored

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

detects a mechanical shift block when

shifting out of four-wheel drive high. See

Four-WheelDriveLimitations (page 275).

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

resumes normal function.

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Message

Action

4X4 Temporarily Locked

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

detects driving conditions which tempor-

arily require greater four-wheel drive

performance. The system automatically

resumes normal function after the system

no longer detects these driving conditions.

Shift to Neutral

Displays when the system requires an

additional transmission shift to neutral (N)

to complete a transfer case shift.

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you command a four-wheel

drive shift during conditions which are

potentially harmful to the driveline

components.

To Engage 4x4 Release Accelerator Pedal Displays when the four-wheel drive system

requests that you release the accelerator

pedal to complete a four-wheel drive shift.

See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode

(page 276).

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Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC

HOW DOES THE ELECTRONIC

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

WORK - RAPTOR

You can activate the differential

The electronic locking differential is a

device housed in the rear axle, and can

provide additional traction when needed.

electronically and shift it on the fly within

the operating speed range. The electronic

differential disengages when the vehicle

speed exceeds a set value and it reengages

when the vehicle speed goes below a set

value depending on drive mode. See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 285). The

electronic locking differential is for use in

mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road condition

where you need maximum traction.

HOW DOES THE ELECTRONIC

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

WORK - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

You can activate the differential

electronically and shift it on the fly within

the operating speed range. The electronic

differential disengages when the vehicle

speed exceeds a set value, and reengages

when the vehicle speed goes below a set

value. See Switching the Electronic

Locking Differential On and Off (page

285). It also engages based on certain

selected drive modes. See Selecting a

Drive Mode (page 363). The electronic

locking differential is for use in mud, rocks,

sand, or any off-road condition where you

need maximum traction.

Note: The electronic locking differential can

activate or deactivate automatically based

on speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drive

mode selection. See Switching the

Electronic Locking Differential On and

Off (page 285).

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: The electronic locking differential can

activate or deactivate automatically based

on speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drive

mode selection. See Switching the

Electronic Locking Differential On and

Off (page 285).

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: The electronic locking differential is

not available in 2H.

Note: Do not perform this operation when

cruise control or trail control are selected

and active. The system may not engage as

expected.

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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Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)

ELECTRONIC LOCKING

DIFFERENTIALPRECAUTIONS

Operating the Electronic Locking

Differential with a Spare or

Mismatched Tires

On vehicles with an electronic locking

differential, the size of the spare tire can

affect performance of the system. If there

is a significant difference between the two

rear tires, you may have limited electronic

locking differential functionality. If the

system has difficulty disengaging, release

the accelerator pedal and turn the steering

wheel in the opposite direction when

rolling. We recommend engaging and

disengaging the electronic locking

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differential at a stop when you mount a

spare on the rear axle.

SWITCHINGTHEELECTRONIC

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON

AND OFF - 4X4, EXCLUDING:

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.

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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).

4X4 Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Drive Modes

Maximum Engage-

Automatic Disen-

Automatic Re-

ment Speed

gagement Speed

Engagement Speed

Normal (2H, 4A², 4H)

Eco (2H, 4A², 4H)

Sport (2H, 4A², 4H)

20 mph (30 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (30 km/h)

Slippery (2H, 4A²,

4H)

Deep Snow/Sand

(4H, 4L)¹

No Speed Limit

Mud/Ruts (4H, 4L)¹

No Speed Limit

25 mph (41 km/h)

No Speed Limit

Rock Crawl (4L)¹

Tow/Haul Mode

20 mph (30 km/h)

¹Automatically engages when you select these drive modes. You have the ability to

manually override the automatic engagement by pressing the electronic locking differential

button.

²If available for 4A drive modes.

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.

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