Black plate (113,1)
CAUTION
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Always use tyres for the front and
rear wheels that are of the specified
size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition,
do not use tyres with significantly
different wear patterns on the same
vehicle. Using such tyres will apply
excessive force to powertrain parts
and will increase the oil temperature,
resulting in oil leakage or burning, or
in the worst case, a fire.
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Inspect the tyre pressure periodically
and adjust it to the specified value to
prevent excessive pressure
differences between the tyres. For
the specified air pressure, refer to the
label attached to the driver's door.
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Always use wheels of the specified
type and size for the front and rear
wheels.
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Do not engage 4×4 on dry, paved
surfaces or high speed expressways.
Driving in this manner will
adversely affect powertrain parts or
damage it due to oil-leak/seizure
powertrain parts.
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Transfer Shift Switch
CAUTION
Do not exceed the speeds indicated
below while in 4×4 (4H, 4L).
Exceeding these speeds will adversely
affect or cause damage to powertrain
parts.
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4H (high range): 100 km/h (62 mph).
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4L (low range): 40 km/h (25 mph).
Use the transfer shift switch to shift from
4×2 to 4×4, and vice versa.
The transfer shift switch has three
positions:
2H (4×2)
In this position, only the rear wheels are
powered. Use this position for normal
driving on paved surfaces.
4H (4×4, high range)
In this position, all four wheels are
powered. Use this position for normal
driving on sandy, muddy, icy, or slippery
surfaces.
4L (4×4, low range)
In this position, all four wheels are
powered. Use this position when climbing
steep hills that require greater traction
than 4H, or when descending steep hills
that require braking assistance.
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