Operation Manual

Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
5-86 Features and controls
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The drive mode is displayed as an interrupt
display on the information screen in the
multi-information display when the drive
mode is switched.
After a few seconds, the information screen
returns from the drive mode display to the
previous screen.
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Normally the indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, and then the drive mode is displayed a
few seconds after the engine is started.
The status of each drive mode display is as
follows.
1- 2WD
2- 4WD AUTO
3- 4WD LOCK
Drive mode
Display
Type 1 Type 2
2WD
4WD AUTO
4WD LOCK
CAUTION
 Do not operate the drive mode-selector with
the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or
in similar conditions. The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpected direction.
 Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD
LOCK” mode causes increased fuel con-
sumption, noise, and premature tire wear.
 Do not drive with the tires spinning in
“2WD” mode.
Doing so could generate heat in the drive-
system components.
NOTE
 The drive mode can be switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
Drive mode indicator
Type 1
Drive mode
Display
Type 1 Type 2
Type 2
Drive mode
Drive mode indicator
“4WD” indi-
cator
“LOCK”
indicator
2WD OFF OFF
4WD AUTO ON OFF
4WD LOCK ON ON