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Four−wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the four wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Normal driving
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
When your vehicle’s wheel gets stuck in ditch or when you are driving
on a slippy or bumpy surface.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
LL (low speed position, center differential locked)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off−road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.
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Four−wheel drive system (4WD models with an automatic transmission)
Use the front wheel drive control le ver to select the following trans
fer modes.
The four−wheel drive indicator comes on when the H4, N or L4 mode is
selected.
H2 (high speed position, two−wheel drive)
Normal driving.
H4 (high speed position, four−wheel drive)
Greater traction than two wheel drive.
When you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
L4 (low speed position, four−wheel drive)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off−road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.
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Active traction control system (if equipped)
When the active traction control system is operating
If all wheels spin, the slip indica−
tor flashes to indicate that the
active traction control system
have been engaged.
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the veh icle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
System operation
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Shift the front−wheel drive control lever into L4.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Shift the four−wheel drive control lever into LL.
Press the A−TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control system indicator will
come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.
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Rear differential lock system (if equipped)
Using the rear differential lock system
Automatic transmission
4WD models: Before using the rear differential lock system.
Shift the front−wheel drive control
lever into L4 to see if this is
sufficient. If this has no effect, additionally use the rear differ−
ential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves out.
To unlock the rear differential, push the switch again. The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel
spinning occurs in a ditch or
on a slippery or ragged surface.
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK
switch to lock the rear differen−
tial.
At this time, the indicator will
blink. Wait a few seconds for
the system to complete opera−
tion. After the rear differential is
locked, the rear differential lock
indicator will stop blinking and
remain on.
To unlock the rear differential,
push the switch again.
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When driving
Manual transmission
Before using the rear differential lock system.
Shift the four−wheel drive control lever into LL to see if this is
sufficient. If this has no effect, additionally use the rear differ−
ential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves out.
To unlock the rear differential, push the switch again.
Locking the rear differential
When the rear differential is locked, VSC is automatically turned off.
(The rear differential lock and VSC OFF indicators come on.)
The following systems do not operate when the rear differential is locked.
It is normal operation for the ABS warning light, VSC OFF indicator and
slip indicator to be on at this time.
ABS
Brake assist system
VSC
TRAC
The rear differential lock is disengaged when
Shift the four−wheel drive control lever to H or HL. (4WD models with a
manual transmission)
Shift the front−wheel drive control lever to H2 or H4. (4WD models with
an automatic transmission)
Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.
After unlocking the rear differential
Check the indicator go off, turn the engine switch to the ON position, but do
not start the engine.
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When driving
Clutch star t cancel switch (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Clutch start system
The system is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch
pedal is not depressed all the way down. The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations
by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged.
Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure to follow the
starting procedure. ( P. 114)
Press the CLUTCH START
CANCEL switch to cancel the
clutch start system with the
engine switch is turned to the
ON position.
The indicator comes on when
the clutch start system is can−
celed.
The clutch start cancel switch
is automatically turned off
when the engine switch is
turned off.
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When driving
To disable VSC
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, VSC may reduce
power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the sys−
tem off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
Vehicles with rear differential lock system
Press the RR DIFF LOCK
switch.
The rear differential lock and VSC
OFF indicators should come on.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
4WD models with an automatic transmission
Shift the front−wheel drive control
lever to H4 or L4.
The four−wheel drive and VSC
OFF indicators should come on.
Shift the lever to H2, turn the sys−
tem back on.
4WD models with a manual transmission
Shift the four−wheel drive control
lever to HL or LL.
The center differential lock and
VSC OFF indicators should come
on.
Shift the lever to H, turn the sys−
tem back on.
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NOTICE
To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti−
mately damage.
Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre−
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
Inspection after off road driving
Sand and mud that has accumulate
d in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo−
nents.
Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off−road driv−
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.
