How Do Jeep 4×4 Systems Work?

Jeep encourages you to be limitless in all your on- and off-road adventures by offering a wide range of rugged, athletic and durable vehicles. It enhances the off-road capabilities with exclusive four-wheel drive systems, boosting the driver’s confidence and abilities to tackle whatever comes in the way. The skilled technicians and product specialists at Finch Chrysler explain how these advanced and impeccably designed 4×4 systems work in different Jeep models to ensure incredible performance. Stay tuned to find out more. 

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Jeep Wrangler 

The all-new Jeep Wrangler is exclusively available with three different 4×4 systems, which include:

• Rock-Trac 4×4: Lets you handle even the most demanding off-road scenarios as it features Tru-Lok electronic locking differentials, electronic front sway bar disconnect and brake lock differential. 

• Command-Trac 4×4: Works efficiently to handle both on and off-road conditions to provide traction and balance on sloppy, muddy and snowy roads. It comes with a Neutral mode that’s ideal for available flat-towing. 

• Selec-Trac 4×4: Switches automatically from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive to provide maximum traction on roads with snow, ice, mud or rocks. 

Jeep Gladiator 

Jeep Gladiator promises a steady performance to handle different challenging road conditions with top-grade confidence. Following are the two types of 4×4 systems available in Gladiator trim levels:

• Rock-Trac 4×4: Exclusively available on Gladiator Rubicon, this Rock-Trac 4×4 system provides top-tier traction control to handle extreme road conditions. It features a 4:1 low-gear-ratio transfer case that enables the heavy-duty all-wheel drive system to deliver a steady and well-balanced performance. 
• Command-Trac 4×4: Works efficiently in driving conditions that require additional low-speed power to handle snow, wet, sand or gravel-covered road surfaces. 

Jeep Grand Cherokee 

Complementing the robust performance of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the four available 4×4 systems ensure a holistic driving experience while boosting the driver’s confidence: 

• Quadra-Drive II 4×4: This full-time system features a rear electronic limited-slip differential and includes the Selec-Terrain traction management system with Auto Mode to deliver legendary Jeep SUV performance and traction control to handle all-weather off-road conditions. 

• Quadra-Trac I 4×4: Works together with the standard 4-wheel brake-traction control system and brake lock differential to help you drive through a wide array of road conditions and surfaces smoothly and conveniently.

• Quadra-Trac II 4×4: Provides excellent all-weather traction and off-road confidence as it features a two-speed low transfer case that uses different sensors to initiate corrective action when tire slippage is detected. 
• Quadra-Trac SRT 4×4: Features the strongest Jeep brand transfer case with a rear electronic limited-slip differential and a massive mechanical wet clutch to provide 100% of the torque to the rear wheel for maximum traction. 

Jeep Cherokee

Following are the three 4×4 systems available in Jeep Cherokee to deliver a steady, high-range, balanced driving experience. 

• Active Drive I: Detects wheel slippage using sensors to apply the required amount of torque automatically. It includes Selec-Terrain Traction Management System with different modes, including Sand/Mud, Auto, Snow and Sport, for customized traction control based on different road conditions. 

• Active Drive II: Makes pulling a heavy boat or driving up a cliff easier with the two-speed PTU torque management system. It locks the front and rear driveshafts to offer additional power at low speeds. 
• Active Drive Lock: Combines additional technologies, including Selec-Speed Control, Hill Descent Control and a mechanical locking rear differential to deliver superior off-road performance. 

Renegade and Compass 

Both Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass embrace two similar types of 4×4 systems, which are:

• Active Drive: Automatically switches between front-wheel drive and 4WD to provide maximum traction to smoothly handle snowy, muddy, dry and slippery road surfaces.  It uses the standard Selec-Terrain Traction Management System to deliver optimum traction. 

• Active Drive Low: Efficiently tackles tough terrain with all-wheel drive Low mode and torque management system. The front and rear driveshafts provide extra power at low speeds or while towing a heavy trailer or other items. 

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