OWNER’S MANUAL - Page 321

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[ Edit: 2020/ 8/ 19 Model: T32-A ]
4WD mode Wheels driven
4WD mode indicator light
( , )
Use conditions
2WD
Front wheels:
The wheel drive mode is in
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)
when driving on a normal
road.*1
Turn off
For driving on dry,
paved roads
AUTO
Distribution of torque to
the front and rear wheels
changes automatically,
depending on road condi-
tions encountered [ratio;
100 : 0 (2WD) ? 50 : 50
(4WD)]. This results in im-
proved driving stability.
Illuminates
For driving on paved
or slippery roads
LOCK
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
*2*3*
Illuminate
/
For driving on rough
roads
*1: The 2WD mode may change to the 4WD mode automatically depending on the driving
condition. The 4WD mode indicator light does not illuminate.
*2: The LOCK mode will change to the AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle has been
driven at a high speed. The 4WD LOCK indicator light turns off.
*3: The LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled when the ignition switch is placed in the “OFF”
position.
4WD shift tips
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. The oil temperature of power train parts
will increase if the vehicle is continuously
operated under conditions where the dif-
ference 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 “4WD High
Temp. Stop vehicle” warning appears and
the 4WD mode changes to the 2WD mode
to protect the power train parts. If you stop
driving with the engine idling in a safe place
and wait until the “4WD High Temp. Stop
vehicle” warning disappears, the 4WD re-
turns to the mode previously selected.
. Brake distance in the 4WD mode is the
same as 2WD.
CAUTION:
. Depending on the driving condition, 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 indicator light will
not illuminate.
. Do not start the engine with the Intelli-
gent 4x4 mode switch in any mode in the
following cases:
when the vehicle is placed on a free-
roller or jacking up the vehicle with
the front tires raised and the rear
tires on the ground.
when towing the vehicle with the rear
tires raised from the ground.
. Operate the Intelligent 4x4 mode switch
only when driving straight. Do not oper-
ate the Intelligent 4x4 mode switch when
making a turn or backing up. If the
Starting and driving 5-29
Condition: 'Except for China'/
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