OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
2-Wheel drive model and transfer gear in "2H" or "4H" position
Upshifting
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5
During Acceleration
MPH (Km/h)
15(24)
*26 (42) **25 (40)
*35 (56) **40 (64)
45 (72)
During Cruise
MPH (Km/h)
20 (32) - 26 (42)
30 (48) - 35 (56)
39 (63) - 45 (72)
*: For Non-California emission specification vehicles
* * : For California emission specification vehicles
To identify the California emission specification vehicle, see the Emission
Compliance Label located under the engine hood.
Downshifting
5 - 4
4 - 3
3 - 2
Recommended Shift Speed
38 MPH (61 Km/h)
26 MPH (42 Km/h)
19 MPH (31 Km/h)
Transfer gear in "4L" position
Gear Position
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Speed Range
0 MPH - 12 MPH ( 0 Km/h - 19 Km/h)
6 MPH - 22 MPH (10 Km/h - 35 Km/h)
9 MPH - 31 MPH (15 Km/h - 50 Km/h)
12 MPH - 43 MPH (19 Km/h - 69 Km/h)
25 MPH - 56 MPH (40 Km/h - 90 Km/h)
Reduce your speed and down-shift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. Down-shifting
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before down-
shifting. Large and sudden changes
in engine speed may cause loss of
traction, which could cause you to
lose control.
Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped before you shift
into reverse.
To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
hill. Depress the clutch fully when
shifting.
When changing gears or starting
off, do not race the engine. Racing
the engine can shorten engine life
and prevent smooth shifting.
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