Ford F-150 (2022 year). Manual in english

3. Press and hold the brake pedal.

4. Shift into neutral (N).

Note:

An instructional message appears.

5. Press the manual (M) button.

Note:

A confirmation message appears

when your vehicle enters the mode.

6. Release the brake pedal.

Note:

Your vehicle is free to roll.

Switch your vehicle off.

Note:

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Note:

The neutral (N) indicator on the

transmission selector may flash in this
mode.

EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL
MODE

Press the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P), or power your

vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or
reverse (R).

USING PROGRESSIVE RANGE
SELECTION

Progressive range selection gives you the
ability to lock out gears from the automatic
shifting range. This could provide you with
an improved driving experience by reducing
transmission shifts, for example, in slippery
conditions or steep slopes.

With the transmission in drive (D), press
the

button to begin to switch the feature

on.

Press the

button again to continue locking

out higher gears. Beginning with the highest
gear, the instrument cluster will indicate
the current gear and highest gear available.
For example, press the - button twice to
lock out 10th and 9th gears.

Note:

The instrument cluster will indicate

the current gear and highest gear available.

Press the + button to unlock gears to allow
the transmission to shift to higher gears.

Note:

The transmission automatically

shifts within the gear range you select.

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO
PARK (P)

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC RETURN TO
PARK (P)

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P).

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURN
TO PARK (P) WORK

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the
following occur:
•

You switch the vehicle off.

•

You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched.

•

You unlatch the driver seatbelt when
the driver door is open.

Note:

Do not use automatic return to park

(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency. See

Starting and Stopping

the Engine

(page 231).

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK
(P) LIMITATIONS

Automatic return to park may not work if
the door ajar switch is malfunctioning.

See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:

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•

Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.

•

Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.

•

Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed,
after you shift out of park (P).

STOWING THE SELECTOR
LEVER

Press the stow button to fold down the
selector lever. Press the button again to
release the selector lever from the stow
position to use.

The stow function allows the shifter to lay
flat in the console, enabling the use of the
working surface tray.

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Note:

Do not store objects in the selector

lever stow bin, and be sure that the bottom
selector lever tray mat is flat inside the
selector lever stow bin.

Note:

If there are objects in the stow bin

while stowing the selector lever, the selector
lever could come back to the upright park
(P) position.

STOWING THE SELECTOR
LEVER - RAPTOR

Press the stow button to fold down the
selector lever. Press the button again to
release the selector lever from the stow
position to use.

The stow function allows the shifter to lay
flat in the console, enabling the use of the
working surface tray.

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Note:

Do not store objects in the selector

lever stow bin, and be sure that the bottom
selector lever tray mat is flat inside the
selector lever stow bin.

Note:

If there are objects in the stow bin

while stowing the selector lever, the selector
lever could come back to the upright park
(P) position.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE

Manual park release allows you to move
your transmission out of the park (P)
position in the event of an electrical
malfunction or emergency.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

When doing this

procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate.

WARNING:

If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

WARNING:

Do not drive your

vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.

Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency. See

Emergency Towing

(page 471).

Note:

Do not engage the manual park

release with the engine on.

USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE

Activating the Manual Park
Release Cable

Apply the parking brake. See

Electric

Parking Brake

(page 289).

Note:

If vehicle battery is dead, for example,

no electrical power available, an external
power source may be required to apply the
parking brake.

2. Locate the manual park release cable

access cover at the bottom of the
driver dash lower panel, under the
steering wheel.

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3. Carefully open the hinged access cover

using a plastic type wedge or pry tool
at the upper edge of the panel. If done
correctly, the panel will swing
downward.

Note:

Do not activate the override lever

until you are in the driver's seat. If damage
occurs when access cover is opened,
contact your authorized Ford Dealer for a
replacement.

4. Switch ignition on, but do not start your

vehicle.

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5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the

brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the tether straight out toward the
driver seat until engaged. If done
correctly, a message will appear in the
instrument cluster.

Note:

Do not use excessive force when

using the manual park release handle, as it
could result in damage to the handle.

Note:

Your vehicle is now out of the park

(P) position and is free to roll.

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6. With your foot still fully applied on the

brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See

Electric Parking Brake

(page 289).

Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for
emergency towing purposes.

8. Turn off the ignition.

9. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk

that your vehicle will roll, disconnect
the negative (black) battery cable from
the battery.

Returning Your Vehicle to Normal
Mode

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Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the
negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.

2. Apply the parking brake. See

Electric

Parking Brake

(page 289).

Note:

If vehicle battery is dead, for example,

no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake.

Note:

Do not pull the tether until you are in

the driver seat.

3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the

brake pedal and hold, do not release.
Using the tether, pull the handle
towards the driver seat until you hit a
hard stop.

4. Pull the lever toward the floor until it

hits a hard stop, before returning to the
stowed position.

Note:

Maintain tension on the strap until

the lever reaches the stowed position.

5. Return the manual park release cable

lever to the stowed position and install
the access cover.

6. With your foot fully applied on the

brake pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm
that your vehicle is in the park (P)
position and that the instrument
cluster indicates park (P).

Note:

If the instrument cluster is not

displaying the park (P) position or the
instrument cluster displays an error
message, apply the parking brake before
exiting your vehicle.

Close the access cover.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Transmission Not In Park (P)
Audible Warning

Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).

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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK

Using the Electronic Shift On the
Fly System

(If Equipped)

This four-wheel drive system utilizes a
2-speed Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF)
transfer case which is also known as a
part-time system. This system offers the
driver two-wheel drive high, four-wheel
drive high, and four-wheel drive low as
available modes of operation. When either
four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive
low are selected, the system provides
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use in off-road or slippery conditions
such as deep snow, sand or mud. Selecting
four-wheel drive low also provides
additional gearing for increased torque
multiplication for conditions like deep
sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy
objects. Additionally, the system is capable
of recreational flat towing by putting the
transfer case into neutral (N). See

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle

(page 469).

There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions. See

Off-Road

Driving

(page 449).

Using the 2-Speed Automatic
Four-Wheel Drive System

(If Equipped)

for all on-road conditions. When either
four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive
low are selected, the system provides
electronically or mechanically locked
power to the front and rear wheels for use
in off-road or slippery conditions such as
deep snow, sand or mud. Selecting
four-wheel drive low also provides
additional gearing for increased torque
multiplication for conditions like deep
sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy
objects. Additionally, the system is capable
of recreational flat towing by putting the
transfer case into neutral (N). See

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle

(page 469).

There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions. See

Off-Road

Driving

(page 449).

HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - RAPTOR

The 2-speed automatic four-wheel drive
system utilizes an electronically controlled
on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This
system monitors various vehicle sensory
inputs to provide an increased level of
performance. This system offers the driver
two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive
auto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheel
drive low as available modes of operation.
When four-wheel drive auto is selected,
the system continuously varies power to
the front wheels for optimum performance
for all on-road conditions. When either
four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive
low are selected, the system provides
mechanically locked power to the front
and rear wheels for use in off-road or
slippery conditions such as deep snow,
sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drive
low also provides additional gearing for
increased torque multiplication for

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(If Equipped)

conditions like deep sand, steep slopes, or
pulling heavy objects. Additionally, the
system is capable of recreational flat
towing by putting the transfer case into
neutral (N). See

Recreationally Towing

Your Vehicle

(page 469).

There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions. See

Off-Road

Driving

(page 449).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Vehicles with a higher

center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.

WARNING:

Do not become

overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be
higher to allow it to travel over rough
terrain without getting stuck or damaging
underbody components. The differences
that make your vehicle so versatile also
make it handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car. Always maintain steering
wheel control, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result
in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure
you grip the steering wheel from the

outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive
cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from
concealed objects such as rocks and
stumps. Drive slower in strong crosswinds
which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle. Be
extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.

Note:

Do not use four-wheel drive high or

four-wheel drive low mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and can
damage drive components.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS

Operating Four-Wheel Drive with
a Spare or Mismatched Tires

(If

Equipped)

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of
the spare tire can affect the four-wheel
drive system. If there is a significant
difference between the size of the spare
tire and the remaining tires, you could have
limited four-wheel drive functionality.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, we
recommend that you do not:

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with a
four-wheel drive mode turned on.

•

Turn on a four-wheel drive mode
unless the vehicle is stationary.

•

Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry
pavement.

Driving with the full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can limit
four-wheel drive functionality, especially
when driving in a mechanically locked
four-wheel drive mode. You can experience
the following:

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(If Equipped)

•

Additional noise from the transfer case
or other drive components.

•

Difficulty shifting out of a mechanically
locked four-wheel drive mode.

Use of a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly can lead to impairment of the
following:

•

Comfort and noise.

•

Winter weather driving capability.

•

Wet driving capability.

•

Four-wheel drive capability.

Mechanical Shift Blocking

On four-wheel drive vehicles with a
mechanically locked four-wheel drive high
mode, the transfer case distributes torque
to the front wheels by mechanically
interlocking the front and rear driveshafts
together. Various external factors can
affect shifting performance of this type of
system including, but not limited to:

•

Vehicle acceleration.

•

Dissimilar tire sizes.

•

Steering input.

If the system detects a mechanical shift
blockage at speed after you select
two-wheel drive high, the message "4x4
Unable to Disengage See Manual", could
display momentarily. If this message
displays, one or more of the following
actions can relieve the mechanical shift
block:

•

Momentary acceleration.

•

Momentary braking.

•

Bringing the vehicle to a stop.

•

Shifting the transmission to neutral and
back to drive.

•

Shifting the transmission to reverse
and back to drive.

•

Driving the vehicle around a tight turn
at a slow speed.

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE

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The four-wheel drive mode control is on
the instrument panel.

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(If Equipped)

To select a four-wheel drive mode, press
the four-wheel drive mode control button
of the desired mode. You can select
two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel
drive high (4H), or if your vehicle has
four-wheel drive auto (4A) at a stop or
while driving. Once the shift is complete,
the information display will then display
the selected four-wheel drive mode. While
shifts are in progress, the lights on the
four-wheel drive control switch can flash
and you could see messages in the
information display indicating that a shift
is in progress or to release the accelerator
pedal to improve shift performance.

Note:

Do not perform this operation if the

rear wheels are slipping or while applying
the accelerator pedal.

Note:

You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See

Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages

(page 275).

Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low (4L)

To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):

Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

2. Place the transmission in neutral (N)

3. Press the desired four-wheel drive

button on the four-wheel drive mode
control switch.

The information display will display a
message indicating a four-wheel drive shift
is in progress. If any of the above shift
conditions are not present, the shift will
not occur and the information display will
display information guiding the driver
through the proper shifting procedures. If
there is a transfer case tooth blockage a
message will display in the information

display. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
your vehicle forward approximately 5 ft
(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to
neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.

Note:

You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See

Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages

(page 275).

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - RAPTOR

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The four-wheel drive mode control is on
the instrument panel.

To select a four-wheel drive mode, press
the four-wheel drive mode control button
of the desired mode. You can select
two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel
drive high (4H), or four-wheel drive auto
(4A) at a stop or while driving. Once the
shift is complete, the information display

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(If Equipped)

will then display the selected four-wheel
drive mode. While shifts are in progress,
the lights on the four-wheel drive control
switch can flash and you could see
messages in the information display
indicating that a shift is in progress or to
release the accelerator pedal to improve
shift performance.

Note:

Do not perform this operation if the

rear wheels are slipping or while applying
the accelerator pedal.

Note:

You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages, which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See

Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages

(page 275).

Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low (4L)

To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):

Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

2. Place the transmission in neutral (N).

3. Press the desired four-wheel drive

button on the four-wheel drive mode
control switch.

The information display will display a
message indicating a four-wheel drive shift
is in progress. If any of the above shift
conditions are not present, the shift does
not occur and the information display will
display information guiding the driver
through the proper shifting procedures. If
there is a transfer case tooth blockage, a
message displays in the information
display. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
your vehicle forward approximately 5 ft
(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to
neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.

Note:

You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages, which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See

Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages

(page 275).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES

TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH

Two-wheel drive high is for general
on-road driving. Power is sent to the rear
wheels only.

Note:

Two-wheel drive high can turn on or

off based on Drive Mode selection See

Drive

Mode Control

(page 350).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO

(If

Equipped)

Four-wheel drive auto provides
electronically controlled four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels,
as required, for increased traction in varying
on-road conditions. The four-wheel drive
auto tuning varies based on selected Drive
Mode. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page

350).

Note:

Four-wheel drive auto can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 350).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH

Four-wheel drive high provides
electronically or mechanically locked
four-wheel drive power to both the front
and rear wheels for use in off-road or
winter conditions such as deep snow, sand
or mud. This mode is not for use on dry
pavement.

Note:

Four-wheel drive high can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 350).

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(If Equipped)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH -
RAPTOR

Four-wheel drive high provides
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use in off-road or winter conditions
such as deep snow, sand or mud. This
mode is not for use on dry pavement.

Note:

Four-wheel drive high can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 350).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW

Four-wheel drive low provides
electronically or mechanically locked
four-wheel drive power to both the front
and rear wheels for use on low traction
surfaces, but does so with additional
gearing for increased torque multiplication.
This mode is only for off-road conditions
such as deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling
heavy objects.

Note:

Four-wheel drive low can turn on or

off automatically based on drive mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 350).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW -
RAPTOR

Four-Wheel Drive Low provides
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use on low traction surfaces, but does
so with additional gearing for increased
torque multiplication. The intent of this
mode is only for off-road conditions such
as deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling
heavy objects.

Note:

Four-wheel drive low can turn on or

off automatically based on drive mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 350).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
INDICATORS

Two-wheel Drive High

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Momentarily illuminates when
two-wheel drive high is selected.

Four-wheel Drive Auto

(If Equipped)

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Continuously illuminates when
four-wheel drive auto is selected.

Four-wheel Drive High

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Continuously illuminates when
four-wheel drive high is selected.

Four-wheel Drive Low

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Continuously illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is selected.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE –
TROUBLESHOOTING

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – WARNING
LAMPS

Illuminates when a four-wheel
drive or power train fault is
present.

Note:

When a system fault is present, the

system can typically remain in whichever
mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It does not default to
two-wheel drive in all circumstances. When
this warning is displayed, have your vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer.

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(If Equipped)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

A four-wheel drive system fault is present.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Check 4x4

The four-wheel drive system is making a

shift.

4x4 Shift in Progress

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

For 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you attempt to switch from
four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch from

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when there is a transfer case gear

tooth blockage while shifting to or from

four-wheel drive low mode or to the neutral

state. Place the transmission in a forward

gear, move your vehicle forward approxim-
ately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission

back to neutral (N) to allow the transfer

case to complete the range shift.

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

Displays when the four-wheel system

detects elevated system temperature and

temporarily stops providing power to the

front wheels. The system automatically

resumes normal function when the system

temperature returns to normal.

4x4 Temporarily Disabled

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

detects a mechanical shift block when

shifting out of four-wheel drive high. See

Four-Wheel Drive Limitations

(page 270).

4x4 Unable to Disengage. See Manual

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(If Equipped)

Action

Message

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

resumes normal function.

4x4 Restored

Displays when the four-wheel drive system
detects driving condition which temporarily

require greater four-wheel drive perform-
ance. The system automatically resumes

normal function after the system no longer

detects these driving conditions.

4X4 Temporarily Locked

Displays when the system requires an

additional transmission shift to neutral (N)

to complete a transfer case shift.

Shift to Neutral

Displays when you command a four-wheel

drive shift during conditions which are

potentially harmful to the driveline

components

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

requests that you release the accelerator

pedal to complete a four-wheel drive shift.
See

Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode

(page 271).

To Engage 4x4 Release Accelerator Pedal

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(If Equipped)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES - RAPTOR

Action

Message

A four-wheel drive system fault is present.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Check 4x4

The four-wheel drive system is making a

shift.

4x4 Shift in Progress

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

For 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you attempt to switch from
four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch from

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when there is a transfer case gear

tooth blockage while shifting to or from

four-wheel drive low mode or to the neutral

state. Place the transmission in a forward

gear, move your vehicle forward approxim-
ately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission

back to neutral (N) to allow the transfer

case to complete the range shift.

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

detects a mechanical shift block when

shifting out of four-wheel drive high. See

Four-Wheel Drive Limitations

(page 270).

4x4 Unable to Disengage. See Manual

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

resumes normal function.

4x4 Restored

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(If Equipped)

Action

Message

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

detects driving conditions which tempor-

arily require greater four-wheel drive

performance. The system automatically

resumes normal function after the system

no longer detects these driving conditions.

4X4 Temporarily Locked

Displays when the system requires an

additional transmission shift to neutral (N)

to complete a transfer case shift.

Shift to Neutral

Displays when you command a four-wheel

drive shift during conditions which are

potentially harmful to the driveline

components.

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when the four-wheel drive system

requests that you release the accelerator

pedal to complete a four-wheel drive shift.
See

Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode

(page 271).

To Engage 4x4 Release Accelerator Pedal

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(If Equipped)

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the rear axle, and can
provide additional traction when needed.

HOW DOES THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
WORK

You can activate the differential
electronically and shift it on the fly within
the operating speed range. The electronic
differential disengages when the vehicle
speed exceeds a set value, and reengages
when the vehicle speed goes below a set
value. See

Switching the Electronic

Locking Differential On and Off

(page

280). It also engages based on certain
selected drive modes. See

Selecting a

Drive Mode

(page 350). The electronic

locking differential is for use in mud, rocks,
sand, or any off-road condition where you
need maximum traction.

Note:

The electronic locking differential can

activate or deactivate automatically based
on speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drive
mode selection. See

Switching the

Electronic Locking Differential On and
Off

(page 280).

Note:

The electronic locking differential is

for off-road use only and is not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differential on dry pavement results in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration.

HOW DOES THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
WORK - RAPTOR

You can activate the differential
electronically and shift it on the fly within
the operating speed range. The electronic
differential disengages when the vehicle
speed exceeds a set value and it reengages
when the vehicle speed goes below a set
value depending on drive mode. See

Switching the Electronic Locking
Differential On and Off

(page 280). The

electronic locking differential is for use in
mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road condition
where you need maximum traction.

Note:

The electronic locking differential can

activate or deactivate automatically based
on speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drive
mode selection. See

Switching the

Electronic Locking Differential On and
Off

(page 280).

Note:

The electronic locking differential is

for off-road use only and is not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differential on dry pavement results in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration.

Note:

The electronic locking differential is

not available in 2H.

ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL PRECAUTIONS

Operating the Electronic Locking
Differential with a Spare or
Mismatched Tires

On vehicles with an electronic locking
differential, the size of the spare tire can
affect performance of the system. If there
is a significant difference between the two
rear tires, you may have limited electronic
locking differential functionality. If the
system has difficulty disengaging, release

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Electronic Locking Differential

(If Equipped)

the accelerator pedal and turn the steering
wheel in the opposite direction when
rolling. We recommend engaging and
disengaging the electronic locking
differential at a stop when you mount a
spare on the rear axle.

SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF - 4X4

The button to activate and deactivate the
electronic locking differential is in the
center of the drive mode rotary switch.

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To manually activate or deactivate the
electronic locking differential, press the
electronic locking differential button.

Note:

The electronic locking differential can

activate or deactivate automatically based
on speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drive
mode selection. See

Selecting a Drive

Mode

(page 350).

4X4 Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Drive Modes

20 mph (30 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (30 km/h)

Normal (2H, 4A

, 4H)

20 mph (30 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (30 km/h)

Eco (2H, 4A

, 4H)

20 mph (30 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (30 km/h)

Sport (2H, 4A

, 4H)

280

Electronic Locking Differential

(If Equipped)

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