All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) - How Does All-Wheel Drive Work - FX4 Off Road/Tremor

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How Does All-Wheel Drive Work - FX4 Off Road/Tremor

All-wheel drive uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system turns on when needed and does not require input from you.

Four-Wheel Drive Lock (If Equipped)

The four-wheel drive lock increases performance by preventing the front and rear axles from disconnecting. You can activate and deactivate the four-wheel drive lock on the fly by pressing the button on the drive mode control.

Note: The four-wheel drive lock is not intended for use on dry pavement. Using the lock on dry pavement can produce excessive noise, and increase tire and vehicle wear.

The 4WD lock indicator illuminates in the instrument cluster when in use. When in standby mode, the light displays gray. When active, the light changes color.

Rear Differential Lock (If Equipped)

This feature provides additional traction on loose or steep terrain, or should your vehicle become stuck. You can activate and deactivate the rear electronic locking differential feature while moving within the operating speed range by pressing the button on the drive mode control. The feature disengages when the vehicle speed exceeds a set value and it re-engages when the vehicle speed goes below a set value. It also engages based on certain selected drive modes. See Selecting a Drive Mode.

The rear electronic locking differential is for use in mud, rocks, sand or off-road conditions where you need maximum traction. It is not for use on dry pavement.

Note: This feature is for off-road use only and is not for use on dry pavement. Using the rear electronic locking differential feature on dry pavement can produce excessive noise, and increase tire and vehicle wear. Operating your vehicle in these conditions could subject your vehicle to excessive stress, which may result in damage not covered under your warranty.

The rear electronic locking differential indicator illuminates in the instrument cluster display when in use. When the rear electronic locking differential is in standby mode, the indicator is gray. When it is active, the indicator changes color.

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