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4WD MODE OPERATIONS
CAUTION
Depending on the driving conditions, the 4WD
mode may automatically change from 2WD to
4WD even when the 2WD mode is selected.
If this occurs while driving, the 4WD mode indi-
cator light will not illuminate.
Do not start the engine while in the 2WD, AUTO,
or LOCK mode:
•
When on free-roller or jacking the front tyres
with the rear tyres on the ground.
•
When towing with the rear tyres raised from
the ground.
4WD SHIFT TIPS
•
If the 4WD mode control is operated while cor-
nering, accelerating or decelerating, or if the ig-
nition is turned OFF while in the AUTO or LOCK
position you may feel a jolt - this is normal.
•
The oil temperature of power train parts will in-
crease if the vehicle is continuously operated
under conditions where the difference in rotation
between the front and rear wheels is large (wheel
slip), such as when driving the vehicle on rough
roads through sand or mud, or when freeing a
stuck vehicle. In these cases, the message [4WD
High Temp. Stop Vehicle] will appear in the ve-
hicle information display and the 4WD mode
changes to the 2WD condition to protect the
power train parts. If you stop the vehicle, with
4WD Mode Wheels driven
4WD mode
indicator light
(
m
,
m
)
Driving conditions
2WD
Front wheels-
The wheel drive mode is in
2WD when driving on a normal
road
*1
Goes off For driving on dry, paved roads
AUTO
Distribution of torque to the
front and rear wheels changes
automatically, depending on
road conditions encountered
[ratio; 100:0 (2WD) → 50:50
(4WD)]. This results in
improved driving stability
m
For driving on paved or slippery roads
LOCK Four wheels
*2
m
/
m
For driving on rough roads
*1
The 2WD mode may change to the 4WD mode automatically depending on the driving condition. The 4WD mode indi-
cator light does not illuminate.
*2
LOCK mode changes to AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle is sharply accelerated or when the vehicle speed
is over approximately 40 km/h (25 MPH). The 4WD LOCK indicator light goes off. Turning off the ignition automatically
cancels LOCK mode.
Starting and driving 5-27
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