Electronic Locking Differential – Troubleshooting - Electronic Locking Differential – Information Messages

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Electronic Locking Differential – Information Messages

Message	Details
Selected Locking Differential Not Available in Current Drive Mode	The selected electronic locking differential is not available in current G.O.A.T mode. See G.O.A.T. Mode Control.
Selected Locking Differential Not Available in Current 4x4 Mode	The selected electronic locking differential is not available in your current four-wheel drive mode. See Four-Wheel Drive.
To Engage Locking Differential Release Accelerator Pedal	The selected electronic locking differential requires that you release the accelerator pedal in order to engage.
Check Locking Differential	An electronic locking differential system fault is present. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

The following conditions affect the electronic locking differential:

Based on G.O.A.T mode selection, the rear electronic locking differential does not engage if your vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h).
The front electronic locking differential does not engage if your vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h) in four-wheel drive low (4L).
Based on G.O.A.T mode selection, the electronic locking differential automatically disengages at speeds above 25 mph (41 km/h) and automatically re-engages at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
The electronic locking differential may not engage if you press your accelerator pedal during an engagement attempt. A message may display in the instrument display guiding you to release the accelerator pedal.
In four-wheel drive low (4L), the front electronic locking differential automatically disengages at speeds above 25 mph (41 km/h) and automatically re-engages at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
The AdvanceTrac system has the ability to take over control of the electronic locking differential and disable it during driving maneuvers when necessary.

Operating Electronic Locking Differential With a Spare or Mismatched Tires

On vehicles with an electronic locking differential, the size of the spare tire can affect performance of the system. If there is a significant difference between the two rear tires or two front tires, you may have limited electronic locking differential functionality. If the electronic locking differential has difficulty disengaging, release the accelerator pedal and turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction when rolling. We recommend engaging and disengaging the electronic locking differential at a stop when you mount a spare or mismatched tire on either axle.

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