Black plate (132,1)
NOTE
The four-wheel drive indicator lamp
will come on when the transfer shift
switch is in the 4H position. See
Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page
Use for off-road driving.
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Four-wheel drive, low range (4L)
WARNING
Do not use four-wheel drive 4L for
normal road driving.
NOTE
The four-wheel drive low range
4L
and
four-wheel drive indicator lamps will
come on when the transfer shift switch
is in the
4L
position. See
Warning
Lamps and Indicators
(page 74).
Use for more extreme off-road conditions,
such as steep ascents and descents.
Also use when low speed manoeuvring is
necessary, such as reversing a trailer or
negotiating a boulder-strewn river bed.
q
Shifting between 2H and 4H
NOTE
When shifting to
2H
, all the stability
control (DSC) functions are reactivated.
This can be done with the vehicle moving
up to 110 km/h (68 mph), but only with
the accelerator pedal released. During the
shift the indicator lamp will flash.
q
Shifting between 2H and 4L
NOTE
l
When shifting to
4L
the Engine
Traction Control and Trailer Sway
Assist are deactivated. Hill Descent
Control, Hill Launch Assist and
Brake Traction Control remain
active.
l
When shifting to
2H
, all the stability
control (DSC) functions are
reactivated.
1. Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do
so.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
3. Move the transmission selector lever to
the neutral (
N
) position (automatic
transmission).
4. Turn the transfer shift switch from
2H
to
4L
or
4L
to
2H
.
During the shift the indicator lamp will
flash. If it continues to flash, check
whether the above conditions are met.
q
Shifting between 4H and 4L
NOTE
When shifting to 4L the Engine
Traction Control and Trailer Sway
Assist are deactivated. Hill Descent
Control, Hill Launch Assist and Brake
Traction Control remain active.
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