Transmission downshift and LO to HI axle
• With the accelerator depressed, move the axle selector to HI.
• Shift transmission to next lower gear. Repeat steps in sequence as
necessary.
Operation of the two-speed rear axle with an automatic
transmission
• Use LO range for when you drive
a fully loaded vehicle on a severe
grade or in congested traffic. To
activate LO range, press the
upper portion of the control
• Use HI range for all normal
driving conditions with a lightly
loaded or partially loaded vehicle.
To activate HI range, press the
lower portion of the control.
Note: You cannot split-shifting with an automatic transmission. Also,
downshifting above64 km/h (40 mph) may result in transmission or axle
damage.
Shifting the axle from LO to HI range - vehicle stopped
Place the transmission in N (Neutral), the press the lower part of the
control.
Shifting the axle from LO to HI range - vehicle moving
Accelerate to approximately 56 km/h (35 mph), press the lower part of
the control while the transmission is in N (Neutral), then release and
apply the accelerator.
Shifting the axle from HI to LO range - vehicle stopped
Place the transmission in N (Neutral), the press the upper part of the
control.
Note: Do not shift the axle to LO range with the vehicle in motion.
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