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On-Command drive knob
The vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes (“DIFF UNLOCK”, “2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF
LOCK”). For example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “DIFF UNLOCK” or
“2WD”.
Always stop the vehicle before changing the position of the On-Command drive knob.
The meter display changes according to the selected drive mode. The different drive indicators, and the dif-
ferential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK” come on as follows:ACE-02E
Knob position Drive mode Indication
Two-wheel drive with rear differential gear
unlocked
Two-wheel drive with rear differential gear
locked
Four-wheel drive with rear differential gear
locked and front differential gear unlocked
Four-wheel drive with front and rear differ-
ential gears locked
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
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EVU01210
Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift the drive
select lever into the neutral position. Apply the
parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing. See page 7-45 for more information on park-
ing and parking on a slope.TIPIf the parking brake lever is pulled up when the On-
Command drive knob is in the “DIFF UNLOCK”
position, the rear differential gear automatically
locks and the On-Command drive indicator “” is
displayed in the meter. When the parking brake is
released, the rear differential gear unlocks and the
On-Command drive indicator “” displays.
EVU00630
Loading
Take extra precautions when driving with a load or
trailer. Follow these instructions and always use
common sense and good judgment when carrying
cargo or towing a trailer.
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