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OPERATION
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
The illuminated amber AWD switch (1)
indicates that the vehicle is in AWD.
When the AWD switch is on, the front
wheels will automatically engage any time
the r ear wheels lose traction. When t he
rear wheels r egain traction, the front
wheels will automatically disengage.
There is no limit to the length of time the
vehicle may remain in AWD.
When the RANGER 6 X6 AWD switch is
off, the vehicle is in two-wheel drive at all
times.
When the RANGER 4X4 AWD switch is off, the vehicle is in
one-wheel drive at all times. See page 50 for 4X4 two-wheel
drive/differential lock operation.
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving.
If the switch is turned off while the front hubs are driving, they will not
release until the rear wheels r egain traction.
CAUTION
Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning m ay cause
severe drive shaft and clutch damage. A lways switch to AWD
while the rear wheels have traction o r are at rest.
Disengaging AWD
Under certain conditions, it may be possible for the front gearcase to
remain locked unnecessarily. This condition causes increased steering
effort and some vehicle speed restriction.
Take the following steps to disengage the AWD system:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift to reverse an d back up a minimum of 10 f eet.
3. Stop completely.
4. Shift into low gear and drive forward.
If the front g earcase remains locked aft er following these instructions,
return the vehicle to your dealer for service.