Jeep 2008 Patriot - Manual (Page 253)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand, 4–Wheel
Drive (4WD). Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi-
tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose
traction surfaces, activate the 4WD Lock switch by pull-
ing up once and releasing. This locks the center coupling
allowing more torque to be sent to the rear wheels. The
amber 4WD Indicator Light will come on in the cluster.
This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle speed. To
deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more time. The
4WD Indicator Light will then go out.
NOTE: Refer to Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in the
“Electronic Brake Control System” section of this manual
for additional information.
Four-Wheel Drive Switch
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