Action
Message
Displays when you command a four-wheeldrive shift during conditions which arepotentially harmful to the driveline components.
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h
Displays when the four-wheel drive systemrequests that you release the accelerator
pedal to complete a four-wheel drive shift.
See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 230).
To Engage 4x4 Release Accelerator Pedal
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the axles, and can provide
additional traction when needed.
HOW DOES THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
WORK
You can activate the differential
electronically and shift it on the fly within
the operating speed range. The electronic
differential will disengage when the vehicle
speed exceeds a set value and it will
reengage when the vehicle speed goes
below a set value. See Switching the
Electronic Locking Differential On and
Off
(page 237). 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 is
for off-road use only and is not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differential on dry pavement will result in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration. ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
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
differential at a stop when you mount a
spare on the rear axle.
SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF - 4X4
Pull the electronic locking differential
switch towards you to turn on, to turn off
the electronic locking differential push the
knob back into the off position.
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4X4 Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed
Automatic Re-
Engagement Speed
Automatic Disen-
gagement Speed
Maximum Engage-
ment Speed
4WD Mode
20 mph (32 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
Two-Wheel Drive
High (2H)
20 mph (32 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
Four-Wheel Drive
High (4H)
55 mph (90 km/h)
62 mph (100 km/h)
55 mph (90 km/h)
Four-Wheel Drive
Low (4L)
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. SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF - 4X2
Rotate the electronic locking differential
switch to the on position, to turn off the
electronic locking differential turn to the
off position.4X2 Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability
Automatic Re-Engagement
Speed
Automatic Disengagement
Speed
Maximum Engagement
Speed
20 mph (32 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (30 km/h)
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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.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL INDICATORS Once the indicator light
illuminates in the information
display, both rear wheel axle
shafts lock together providing added
traction. If the indicator does not come on, or the
indicator turns off while driving, one of the
following has occurred:
•
The vehicle speed is too high.
• The left and right rear wheel speed
difference is too high during an
engagement attempt.
• The system has malfunctioned and a
message in the information display
appears. See your authorized dealer
for assistance.
• The vehicle is experiencing an anti-lock
brake activation.
If you select the electronic locking
differential, but it malfunctions a message
appears in the information display. See
your authorized dealer for assistance.
Note: If the vehicle is experiencing an
anti-lock braking event, the electronic
locking differential may momentarily
disengage.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – INFORMATION MESSAGES Description and Action
Message
An electronic locking differential system fault is present.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Locking Differen-
tial
You select the electronic locking differential and need to slow to a required speed.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
Release the accelerator pedal in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
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There is an electrical motor sound
when I press on the brake pedal or
activate the park brake switch. Is this
normal?
Yes, those sounds are the electronic
brake booster or the electronic park
brake operating.
Note: Brake dust could accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and does not contribute to
brake noise. See Cleaning Wheels (page
422).
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APPLYING THE PARKING
BRAKE
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.
Apply the parking brake whenever you park
your vehicle. Press the pedal downward to
set the parking brake. The brake warning
lamp in the instrument cluster will
illuminate and remains illuminated until
you release the parking brake. If you are parking your vehicle on a grade
or with a trailer, press and hold the brake
pedal down, then set the parking brake.
There may be a little vehicle movement as
the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle's
weight. This is normal and should be no
reason for concern. If needed, press and
hold the service brake pedal down, then
try reapplying the parking brake. Chock the
wheels if required. If the parking brake
cannot hold the weight of the vehicle, the
parking brake may need service or the
vehicle may be overloaded.
RELEASING THE PARKING
BRAKE
To release, pull the brake release lever
located at the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
PARKING BRAKE – TROUBLESHOOTING
PARKING BRAKE – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
The system has detected a fault, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
The brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system immedi- ately.
Brake Fluid Level Low
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehicle
more than 3.1 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you
have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
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WHAT IS TRACTION CONTROL
The traction control system helps to avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehicle
with the traction control disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. The traction control system turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
The button for the stability and traction
control system is on the instrument panel. Press and release the button to switch
traction control off. The stability control
system remains fully active, to switch it off,
press and hold the button for a few
seconds, then release.
When you switch traction control off, a
message and an illuminated icon appear
on the instrument cluster.
Press the switch again to turn the traction
control system back on to normal
operation.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Your vehicle may have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See
What Is
MyKey (page 77).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
Stability and Traction Control
Indicator If the indicator does not
illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, or remains on when
the engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. The traction control off indicator
illuminates when you switch the
traction control system off, or
when an alternative stability control mode
is selected that requires the traction
control off depending on the drive mode
selected.
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HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo speakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system.
Reducing the effectiveness of the
electronic stability control system could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or traction control you may
experience the following conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances your
vehicle ’s ability to prevent skids or lateral
slides by applying brakes to one or more
of the wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances your
vehicle ’s ability to prevent rollovers by
detecting your vehicle ’s roll motion and
the rate at which it changes by applying
the brakes to one or more wheels
individually.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle ’s
ability to follow the road when cornering
severely or avoiding objects in the roadway.
Curve control operates by reducing engine
power and, if necessary, applying brakes
to one or more of the wheels individually.
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