Limited-Slip Differential

Vehicles with a limited-slip differential can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel.

It works like a standard differential most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.

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    Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
    THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. ...

    If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off an ...

    ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE
    This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ...