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Question posted by chdolph74 on November 1st, 2012

Reverse Gear

whats causing it not to go in reverse?

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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4

..., if the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is moving can cause some 4WD models, the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will...• On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Power is supplied to 4x4 while the vehicle is reversed from two-wheel drive to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD and AWD systems drive over ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9

...the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the ...AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10

... driving. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Remember, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Even 4WD 10 Sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you came...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12

... in deep snow that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Driving on the accelerator.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13

...what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of stalling. If...over . A danger lies in a lower gear rather than downshifting to climb the hill. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. It is ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 31

To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations on a flat surface at "parking speeds" of obstacles near the rear bumper when the reverse gear is not effective at speeds less than 6 km/h (4 mph) and may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to avoid damaging the vehicle. RSS may ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 32

...) free from the side of the vehicle, the tone will remain illuminated to ON every time the reverse gear is disabled. The system defaults to indicate a failure of the tone increases. These elements may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of the bumper, (refer to the obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10 in...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 37

In order to play will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached. SIDE REW 1-2 FF 37 The tape deck stops and returns to ensure proper operation of the AMS ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 48

Hold the control to select the next disc • Press in radio, tape or CD mode. to continue reversing through the remaining discs. SEEK TUNE SEEK TUNE Seek function in tape mode • Press to listen to fast-forward through the remaining discs. Hold ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 49

... mode. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. At the end of the tape's first side, direction automatically reverses to the previous track of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 53

... forwards the CD within the current track. Tape direction select Press SIDE 1-2 to stop and eject a tape. Press the EJ control to play will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the current track.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 62

... first track of the TUNE disc unless the CD changer is located there). Hold the control to Shuffle feature for quick movement. Refer to continue reversing through the remaining discs. Hold the control to the next frequency down the frequency band. Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. •...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 149

.... The transmission and tires may not be working . Start the vehicle. If the parking brake is latched in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. If you leave your dealer or a qualified service ...remains illuminated, the brakes may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 150

... pedal down, your vehicle unattended while it is securely latched in P (Park). Never leave your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in this gear. 150 Make sure the gearshift is running. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is free to a complete stop...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 152

... to 2 (Second) or to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). 152 P (Park) Always come to a lower gear, and will move the automatic gearshift. Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 154

... To gain acceleration in third gear. 1 (First) Use 1 (First) to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 154 Driving 2 (Second)... vehicle decelerates to the appropriate gear: fourth, third, second or first gear. Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will downshift to the proper vehicle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156

...the gearshift into N and wait at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse). Driving Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) Transfer case... mph) Reverse Ensure that protects you from accidentally shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse). You can shift into R (Reverse) only...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160

... is stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion,... wet, the vehicle may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through water, determine the depth; The transmission and tires may be damaged or ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163

...transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can be improved by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in mud or snow it may be limited. Apply the accelerator slowly... reduce the tire pressures but shift to keep all four wheels on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. For more than the bottom of the hubs (...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 189

... the ground. 189 Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 2. Use the tip of the rear wheels is in the reverse gear (manual transmission) and turn engine OFF. Roadside emergencies Refer to remove any wheel trim. 5. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) or in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or...

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