Owner`s manual

the 4WD shift switch when mak-
ing a turn or reversing.
O Do not shift the 4WD shift switch
(between 2WD, AUTO and 4H)
while driving on steep downhill
grades. Use the engine brake and
low automatic transmission gears
(D1 or D2) for engine braking.
O Do not operate the 4WD shift
switch (between 2WD, AUTO and
4H) with the rear wheels spin-
ning.
O Do not drive on dry hard surface
roads in the 4H or 4LO position.
Driving on dry hard surfaces in 4H
or 4LO may cause unnecessary
noise and tire wear. We recom-
mend driving in the 2WD or AUTO
position under these conditions.
O Vehicles equipped with a limited
slip differential (LSD) have im-
proved driving performance on
rough roads. They have increased
traction performance, so when
making a turn on paved roads,
vibration and tire squealing may
occur.
O The 4WD transfer case may not
be shifted between 4H and 4LO at
low ambient temperatures and
the transfer 4LO position indica-
tor light may blink even when the
4WD shift switch is shifted. After
driving for a while you can
change the 4WD transfer case
between 4H and 4LO.
When driving on rough roads,
O Set the 4WD shift switch to AUTO, 4H or
4LO.
O Drive carefully according to the road sur-
face conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck,
O Place stones or wooden blocks under the
tires to free the vehicle.
O Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4LO.
O If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat
forward and backward movement to in-
crease the movement.
O If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tire
chains may be effective.
CAUTION
O Do not increase the tire rotation
excessively. Tires will sink deep
into the mud, making it difficult to
free the vehicle.
O Avoid shifting gears with the en-
STARTING AND DRIVING
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