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How does the 4-wheel drive system operate on a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?

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Walter torres

Engaging the 4WD system on a 2001 Jeep Cherokee is an easy process. First, gently shift the vehicle into neutral when it's at a complete stop. Next, select either four-wheel drive high or low based on your specific needs. This action will activate the appropriate gears in the transfer case, enabling you to utilize all four wheels. Normally, the Jeep Cherokee operates as a standard two-wheel drive vehicle powered by the rear wheels. By engaging four-wheel drive, the front drive shaft is connected, granting power to all four wheels for better traction. Four-wheel drive high is ideal for highway driving at increased speeds with all four wheels engaged, while low is designed for off-road or snowy conditions where more torque is required, and speed is not a priority.

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  • Pete Moss

    The four-wheel drive system in the 2001 Jeep Cherokee distributes engine power to all four wheels. Unlike most 4WD vehicles, it offers the option to switch between two modes of 4WD: High (Hi) or Low (Lo). In 4WD-Hi, all four wheels receive power, making it suitable for driving at higher speeds on challenging terrains such as gravel or snow-covered roads, albeit with slightly less power to each wheel. For tackling obstacles that require more force, you can engage 4WD-Lo. This setting provides increased power to the wheels but at a slower speed, making it easier to overcome roadblocks by driving over them.

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