4WD Modes Tested in Snow!!! - Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2016
- I demo the different 4WD Driving Modes in the snow with the Trailhawk. Ask questions in the comments below! Follow me on Instagram @carguy_11. Subscribe @ / carguy11c7
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Never had a problem in auto mode driving in snow. We live in one of the worse areas for lake effect snow, the southern tip of Lake Michigan between La Porte and South Bend, IN. Of course I've been driving 50+ years so I had to learn without relying on modern day computers.
We had our XJ for 304,000 miles. The wife's 2019 KL is nice but too many electronics can't be fixed with duct tape and a screwdriver. I now drive an 09 Liberty KK, which we take to the mountains of Colorado and southeastern UT.
Thank you clear concise and short and the best explanation and display of how it works. The things like noting the rear bias for sport, and the sand mud explanation and then showing how the tires are moving is great. Thanks The Cherokee Trailhawk is NOT a wrangler but it is the best "passenger car" small SUV four wheeler out there.
Appreciate it! Yes I love how comfortable it still is being this capable.
In my opinion as an owner. It's the best true weekend warrior/ daily driver vehicle for the price. If I wanted a Wrangler, I would have bought one. But I hit mild trails and drive to work in mine daily without any worries of damage, comfort, and fuel economy ( V6).......buy the V6 !! Lol
Short simple and to the point!🙌🏻👍🏻 I just bought a 2015 and am super excited
Nice! Thanks & be sure to check out tons more Jeep videos on channel!
Nice explanation! We own this vehical and not any family member has tired any of the different modes because the snow hasn't arrived yet and this would be my wife's first winter driving! Should be awesome to know snow mode actually works for its intended use! Then I don't have to worry about another issue
Thanks for watching and hope you check out tons more Jeep videos on the channel!
Cool video looks cool
+Ollie Vlogs Thanks!
Hi Sir; I have a 17 Cherokee Trailhawk and I will get new Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 9 Studded for this next comming Canadian rough northern winter !!
I've been a Nokian winter tires fans for many years but this coming 2017 winter will be my first 4X4 Jeep experience!!!
So far I really love every minutes of driving both on and off road with my Cherokee!
You will love it even more!
Great demonstration. Question, what music is playing towards the end of the vid? I love!
+Elise P. Thanks! Song is "All My Will" from Album Orchestral Hard Rock Volume 4
gary Maria they are cornerstone destination all terrain
One thing that you should have included, especially with this being a Trailhawk, is that when you're in deep enough snow that binds you down, you can turn this thing into a tank by doing 2 things:
1. Put on some chains or cables (all 4 wheels!)
2. Drop it into 4Lo and Rock mode
What you get out of this is that you'll have no spin whatsoever, you don't even need to use the locker, tons of power, and 1st gear remains enabled. But if you need to engage the locker, it's there if you really needed it. This is for low-speed deep snow, thick snowpack, or ice however - NOT high-speed on the highway.
Warning: Due to the Trailhawk still not having nearly the clearance as a Wrangler or other similar vehicle (even with a lift), and because of the shape of the nose and low-hanging/snow-grabbing suspension, you can still get high-centered by the snow itself, so there is a limit no matter how much traction you have.
Thanks for the tips!
You do know Jeep does not recommend chains. I believe it will void your warranty.
Use your lockers if the shtf.
Has any of you ever had the 4wd temporary unavailable-overheated come on? I did a short crawl with the sand mud setting I'm. For 10-15 minutes and i got the warning.
I haven’t seen that but I believe there is a tsb for that warning.
can the snow mode be used for winter driving on the highway? So leaving the house with snow mode on and just keeping it in that mode? or is it limited to a speed?
Yes you can although it only goes up to 6th gear so you will want Auto for highway. In addition it starts out in 2nd gear from start & keeps headlights on.
i just bought a 2022 cherokee trailhawk. The roads/highways become slick and snow covered a lot. My drive to work is on highway with a lot of down hills that tend to become slick .If i have jeep in snow mode how does it hold back on these hills when they are slick
Well it never shifts above 6th gear in snow mode so should hold you back some.
Should I park then put it in the snow mode or while driving can I put it in the snow mode?
You can switch into snow mode at any time.
I have the 2020 Trailhawk. I’m a newbie to 4x4 stuff, and we just got a crap load of snow. Is my best bet just putting it in on SNOW mode, or is there another button to get the 4x4 option? Will snow mode automatically run the wheels the best way?
Welcome! For the street yes Snow mode is your best bet unless you are going highway speeds it limits trans to 6th gear so switch to Auto on highway. In real deep snow mud is probably best bet.
@@CarGuy11 It’s super slick, and about 10 inches of snow, so I’ll probably only be going 20-30 mph even on the highway/interstate. Thanks so much for responding. I will subscribe! Should I keep the suspension at the normal level, or raise it?
Oh you have a Grand Cherokee? Normal suspension height should be able to clear any snow on the street.
@@CarGuy11 Yeah, sorry it’s the Grand. Ok thanks a lot man
What tires do you have on that car?
These are the stock Firestone Destination All Terrain tires.
Thanks!
It's a Jeep, not a car.
I would suggest that ROCK mode should apply to snow as well, because you can lock the rear axle. A locked axle does not torque steer as badly, so the vehicle should stay straighter. Also if you are ever stuck in snow, forcing all 4 wheels to turn greatly increases your odds of getting unstuck.
+Daveinet Only thing with ROCK mode though is its limited to Low Range 4wd.
you suggest wrong because a locked rear axle makes no sense when all tires have the same bad grip on snow.
What about rain?, you use the snow mode or auto mode?
I use Auto because wipers activate 4wd.
Is Sand/Mud mode the best for donuts?
Yes
Never, do donuts in a 4WD vehicle.
You keep doing that, you'll have a 2WD vehicle in no time at all.
Whaat if there’s no button to engage the 4 wheel drive
You may have the base system or it’s fwd.
Are there snow tires on or all seasons? Great video btw
+Gary Faria Thanks! They are the all terrain tires that come on Trailhawk.
Firestone Destination A/T tires
Take the corvette for the same test
+jacob pelhamHD LOL
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Are we to be impressed? Everyone here came here to watch a video, not to worry who made the first comment.
Tell us about your Jeep, now that you were number 1.
I have the 2019 jeep cherokee limited. While drive can I go from auto to snow while on highway?
Yes you can no problem.
omg...just send it
Haha wanted to show differences in modes.
@@CarGuy11 Gotcha..
the music was not needed.
Yeah this is an old video. I don’t use music anymore.
your comments not needed.