Toyota RAV4 1998, Operating Manual

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’98 Rav4.U
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To lock the center differential:
1. Press the brake pedal and stop the
wheel spinning.
2. Put the front wheels in as straight-
ahead a position as possible.
3. Push the center differential lock switch
and check that the indicator light in the
instrument panel comes on.
To unlock the center differential:
1. Put the front wheels in as straight-
ahead a position as possible.
2. Push the center differential lock switch
once again and check that the indicator
light in the instrument panel goes out
and that the indicator buzzer stops
sounding.
The indicator buzzer will sound while the
center differential is being unlocked. It
stops sounding when unlocking is com-
pleted.
Sometimes complete unlocking of the cen-
ter differential may take longer.
If unlocking of the center differential is not
completed, check the area around you for
safety, then accelerate or decelerate, or
move the vehicle backward.
NOTICE
While the indicator buzzer is sound-
ing, do not make turns, and do not
put the vehicle into a garage. This
may damage the locking mechanism
and the drive system.