The button to activate and deactivate the electronic locking differential is in the center of the drive mode rotary switch.
Switching the Electronic Locking Differential ON and OFFDrive Mode Control
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
4X4 Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Drive Modes   Maximum Engagement Speed   Automatic Disengagement Speed   Automatic Re-Engagement Speed  
Normal (2H, 4A2, 4H)   20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)
Eco (2H, 4A2, 4H)   20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)
Sport (2H, 4A2, 4H)   20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)
Slippery (2H, 4A2, 4H)   20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)
Deep Snow/Sand (4H, 4L)1   No Speed Limit   No Speed Limit   No Speed Limit  
Mud/Ruts (4H, 4L)1   No Speed Limit   No Speed Limit   No Speed Limit  
Rock Crawl (4L)1   No Speed Limit   No Speed Limit   No Speed Limit  
Tow/Haul Mode   20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)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 Engagement Speed   Automatic Disengagement Speed   Automatic Re-Engagement Speed  
Four-Wheel Drive Low (4L)   No speed Limit   No speed Limit   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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