Low Range (Reduction Gear)

It roughly halves speed in each gear and doubles torque. It is used for crawling, steep descents and towing off-road. Shifting usually requires stopping or slowing down. Low range also gives better engine braking on steep descents, so the brakes need less work. Some systems only shift in neutral, others shift on the move at low speed. Hill descent control often works best together with low range.

A second gear set in the transfer case reduces the output speed.

Do not drive fast in low range. Follow the engagement procedure in the manual.