All-Wheel Drive (4WD)

The all-wheel drive (4WD) system delivers engine power to all four wheels for maximum traction. 4WD is useful when additional traction is needed on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.

Occasional off-road use, for example on maintained gravel roads and trails, is acceptable. Always drive carefully and reduce speed to a level that is safe for the conditions.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• Do not operate the vehicle in conditions beyond its intended design, for example in severe off-road conditions.
• Avoid high speeds when driving through curves or turns.
• Do not make sudden steering movements, such as quick lane changes or rapid, sharp turns.
• The risk of rollover increases significantly if you lose control of your vehicle at high speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs when two or more wheels slide off the paved surface and the driver steers to return to the road.
• If your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead, brake gently before returning to the traffic lane.

NOTICE

• Do not drive into water if the water level is above the bottom of the vehicle.
• Check the brakes after you have driven out of mud or water. Depress the brake pedal several times at low speed until normal braking is restored.
• Shorten the scheduled maintenance intervals if you drive in off-road conditions such as sand, mud, or water (refer to "Severe Duty Maintenance" in Chapter 7).
• Always wash the vehicle thoroughly after driving off-road, especially the underbody.
• Make sure the vehicle is fitted with four tires of the same size and type.
• Make sure an all-wheel-drive vehicle is towed by a flatbed truck.