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Cautions on handling of 4-wheel
drive vehicles
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the 4
wheels, the driving performance of the vehicle
when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected
by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install only the specified tyres on all wheels.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 9-13.
l Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the same
size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of the
tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.
l All tyres should be rotated before the wear
difference between the front and rear tyres is
recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if
there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to
“Tyre rotation” on page 8-16.
l Check the tyre inflation pressure regularly.
CAUTION
l Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres of different
size, type, brands or degree of wear, will
increase the differential oil temperature,
resulting in possible damage to the driv-
ing system. Further, the drive train will
be subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious faults.
Towing
CAUTION
l Do not tow full-time 4WD vehicles with
the front or rear wheels on the ground
(Type A or Type B) as illustrated. This
could result in damage to the vehicle’s
driving system or the vehicle could jump
at the carriage.
If you tow full-time 4WD vehicles, use
Type C or Type D equipment.
Jacking up 4-wheel drive vehicles
WARNING
l Do not crank the engine while jacking up
the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Starting and driving
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