4-wheel drive operation*
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Starting and driving
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Set the drive mode-selector to “2H” or “4H”
position to drive on the dry paved road. Espe-
cially on dry highway, never select the
“4HLc” or “4LLc” position.
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Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” position,
in accordance with the road conditions, and
then gradually depress the accelerator pedal
for a smooth start.
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Check the road surface conditions and set the
drive mode-selector to “4HLc” or “4LLc”.
Setting the Off Road mode-selector (if so
equipped) to “GRAVEL” may help you drive
smoothly.
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Set the drive mode-selector to “4HLc” or
“4LLc” position and then gradually depress
the accelerator pedal for a smooth start. Keep
the pressure on the accelerator pedal as con-
stant as possible, and drive at low speed.
Set the Off Road mode-selector (if so
equipped) to “MUD/SNOW”, or set the rear
differential lock to ON if the vehicle is likely
Driving on dry paved road and
highway
CAUTION
Selecting “4HLc” or “4LLc” position to
drive on dry paved road will increase the fuel
consumption with possible noise generation
and early tyre wear.
It may also increase the differential oil tem-
perature, resulting in possible damage to the
driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other serious
faults.
Driving on packed snow roads
NOTE
The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is
recommended.
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).
CAUTION
Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration,
and sharp turning; such operations could
cause skidding and spinouts.
Driving on unpaved roads
Driving on deep snow or muddy
roads
