Owner's Manual Instruction Manual

Part time 4WD system (if so
equipped)
The part time 4WD system provides 3 positions
(2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select the
desired drive mode according to the driving con-
ditions.
2WD or 4WD shift procedure:
4WD Shift
Switch
Position
Wheels Driven
Indicator Light
Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure
4WD shift Transfer 4LO
position
2WD
Rear wheels
For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy
drive)
Move the 4WD switch.
2WD <—> 4H
4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift posi-
tion engaged.
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMIS-
SION SHIFT SELECTOR TO THE N POSITION IN
THIS OPERATION. PERFORM THIS OPERATION
WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT.
4H
4 wheels
For driving on rocky, sandy or snow-covered
roads
Neutral
*1
May blink
Neutral disengages the automatic transmission
mechanical parking lock, which will allow the
vehicle to roll. Do not leave the transfer shift
position in Neutral.*2
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission selector to the (N) position
with the brake pedal depressed.
3. Depress and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or
4H with the brake pedal depressed.
THE TRANSFER CASE DOES NOT ENGAGE BE-
TWEEN 4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS YOU
HAVE FIRST STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED
THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVED THE TRANSMIS-
SION SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL. *3
4LO
4 wheels
Illuminated
For use when maximum power and traction is
required (for example: on steep grades or
rocky, sandy, muddy roads)
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