Starting and driving
4-11
●
Do not leave in
the “
N
”
position. Otherwise the vehicle
could roll unexpectedly even if
the manual transmission is in
any gear.
AUTO-LOCK
FREE-RUNNING HUBS
The auto-lock free-running hub is
designed to allow for automatic
4-wheel drive engagement when
the shift lever is
moved to the “4H”
or “4L” position. If your vehicle is
equipped with this system, follow
these operational cautions:
CAUTION:
●
When
engaging
and
disengaging,
the
auto-lock
hubs will make a clicking noise.
This is normal.
●
Accelerating the vehicle
suddenly from a stop with the
transfer lever in the “4H” or “4L”
position may not engage the
auto-lock free-running hub and
may cause a clattering noise.
Continued use of the vehicle
with this noise may damage the
hub lock. In such a case,
release the accelerator pedal to
reduce the engine speed.
●
If the auto-lock hubs make
a clattering noise while driving
with the transfer lever in the
“2H” position, stop and move
the vehicle about 2 to 3 meters
(7 to 10 ft) in the opposite
direction of travel.
●
Under
extremely
cold
conditions [below −15°C (5°F)],
when the vehicle is driven in
2-wheel drive at high speeds
without first warming up the
vehicle and gear oil, the axle
shafts may rotate, causing the
hubs to make a clattering noise.
To avoid this, first drive in
4-wheel drive, then shift to
2-wheel drive.
