How to Put my Jeep Grand Cherokee L in 4WD

November 12th, 2021 by

The new three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L near Nassau County is a marvel of engineering and comfort, allowing up to 7 passengers to feel at home on any road. In addition, you may be wondering “How to put my Jeep Grand Cherokee L in 4WD drive?” With the Grand Cherokee Lā€™s three distinct versions of its renowned Quadra 4×4 system, youā€™ll be able to take your passengers and gear off the beaten path as well.

Depending on which Quadra-Trac 4×4 system is installed on your Jeep Grand Cherokee L, youā€™ll have different capabilities that are enabled differently. Read on to find out how to turn on the all-wheel drive capabilities of your new Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Quadra-Trac IGrand Cherokee L

Standard on the Laredo and Limited trims of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L near Long Island, the Quadra-Trac I system is a full-time four-wheel-drive that uses a single-speed NV140 active transfer case. The Quadra-Trac I uses multiple sensors to change up its torque delivery, and continues making adjustments to the braking system if the vehicle loses grip.

Quadra-Trac II

Grand Cherokee L interior

On the Overland and Summit trims, Jeep offers the Quadra-Trac II system, which incorporates a two-speed NV245 active transfer case with low-range gear reduction, along with an electronically-controlled clutch pack in the central differential.

The Quadra-Trac II improves over its simpler counterpart in that it can change the delivery ratio to its axles on the fly to the one with the most traction at a given moment. It also offers a low range with 2.72:1 gearing for serious off-roading capability, hill-descent mode, and a neutral range that allows the Grand Cherokee L to be towed without disengaging the axles.

Quadra-Drive II

For the ultimate in Jeep off-roading prowess, the Quadra-Drive II system, available on the Summit and Overland trims, includes the Quadra-Trac IIā€™s two-speed NV245 transfer case, as well as an eLSD for the rear axle.

This system smoothly responds to wheel slip by delivering torque to whichever axle has more traction in the moment, and can even anticipate low traction situations and preempt them. It also incorporates user-selectable low and neutral ranges and Jeepā€™s hill descent control.

How to Enable All-Wheel Drive in my Jeep Grand Cherokee L near WestburyĀ 

On each of these systems, a number of automatic systems govern almost every instance youā€™ll find yourself in, switching seamlessly between all-wheel power when you need it and two-wheel efficiency when you donā€™t. For even more control, the available Selec-TerrainĀ® Traction Management System features five toggleable modes for all your adventures.

To see what the Jeep Grand Cherokee L can do for you, come see our wide selection at Brownā€™s Jeep Chrysler Dodge in Patchogue. Our friendly sales staff will help you find the perfect Jeep SUV for you, and after youā€™ve found it, our finance department will help you get the best deal you can. If your Jeep SUVĀ needs service or maintenance, our service center is here for all of your carā€™s needs. Give us a call or come to see us today!

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