STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Tire/Jack Mode – Indicator lamps 4 and 1 willbe illuminated. Tire/Jack Mode is disabled bydriving the vehicle. Wheel Alignment Mode – Indicator lamps 2,3, and 4 will be illuminated. Wheel AlignmentMode is disabled by driving the vehicle.AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPEDThis vehicle is equipped with an electronicallylocking rear differential. This differential, whenengaged, mechanically lock together the axleshafts forcing the wheels to spin at an equalrate. The locking of the rear differential shouldonly be engaged during low-speed, extremeoff-road situations where one wheel is likely tonot be in contact with the ground. It is notrecommended to drive the vehicle with thedifferentials locked on pavement due to thereduced ability to turn and speed limitations.Axle Lock ButtonThe locking rear axle is controlled by the AXLELOCKER button.Under normal driving conditions, the rear axleshould be unlocked.During the command to lock the rear axle, theindicator light will flash until the axle is locked.After the lock command has been successfullyexecuted, the light will remain on solid.Operating in 4WD LOW the locker can beengaged up to 40 mph (64 km/h) and willremain engaged throughout the 4WD LOWspeed range.Operating the locker in 2WD, 4WD AUTO, and4WD LOCK/HIGH the locker can be engaged upto 20 mph (32 km/h). While driving with thelocker engaged, if speed exceeds 25 mph(40 km/h), the locker will automaticallydisengage, but will automatically reengage at20 mph (32 km/h).NOTE:Left to right wheel speed difference may benecessary to allow the rear axle to fully lock. Ifthe indicator light is flashing after selecting therear axle lock mode, drive the vehicle in a turnor on loose gravel to expedite the locking action.CAUTION! Do not lock the rear axle on hard surfacedroads. The ability to steer the vehicle isreduced and damage to the drivetrain mayoccur when the axle is locked on hardsurfaced roads. Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicleis stuck and the tires are spinning. You candamage drivetrain components. Lock therear axle before attempting situations ornavigating terrain, which could possiblycause the vehicle to become stuck.5
