Operation Manual

Limited-slip differential (if so equipped)
5-90 Features and controls
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A limited-slip differential is applied for rear
wheel differential. The features of this lim-
ited-slip differential are described below:
Just as with a conventional differential, the
wheel on one side is allowed to turn at a dif-
ferent speed from the wheel on the other side
when the vehicle is cornering. The difference
between the limited-slip differential and a
conventional differential is that if the wheel
on one side of the vehicle loses traction, a
greater amount of torque is applied to the
wheel on the other side to improve traction.
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Overuse of the brake can cause poor brake
response and premature wear of the brake
pads and linings.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use
engine braking by downshifting.
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes
for more braking force with minimal brake
pedal effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full
capacity, even if the power assist is lost.
If the power assist is lost, the effort needed to
press the brake pedal is greater.
If you should loose the power assist for some
reason, the brakes will still work.
If the power brake unit or either of the two
brake hydraulic systems stops working prop-
Jacking up a all-wheel drive
vehicles
WARNING
 Do not start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on the jack.
The jack could slip out of position and
result in an accident.
Limited-slip differential (if so
equipped)
NOTE
 Even if there is a difference in the amount of
traction the wheels can get, if both of them
are spinning, the limited-slip differential will
not be effective.
CAUTION
 Never start the engine while one of the front
or rear wheels is jacked up and the other in
contact with the ground; doing so may cause
the vehicle to jump forward.
 Continuously attempting to extract the vehi-
cle from snow, mud, etc. while using high
engine rpm may damage the limited-slip dif-
ferential.
 Using a compact spare wheel will adversely
affect the limited-slip differential; replace
the compact spare wheel with a standard size
wheel as soon as possible.
Service brake
Brake pedal
WARNING
 Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;
doing so could prevent the full pedal
stroke that would be necessary in an
emergency. Make sure that the pedal can
be operated freely at all times. Make sure
the floor mat is securely held in place.
CAUTION
 It is important not to drive the vehicle with
your foot resting on the brake pedal when
braking is not required. This practice can
result in very high brake temperatures, pre-
mature pad and lining wear, and possible
damage to the brakes.
Power brakes