Owner`s manual

gine running at high speeds as
this may cause malfunction.
4WD shift switch operations
O Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the
2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO position, depend-
ing on driving conditions.
O With the switch set to the AUTO position,
distribution of torque to the front and rear
wheels changes automatically, depending
on road conditions encountered [ratio; 0 :
100 (2WD) → 50 : 50 (4WD)]. This
results in improved driving stability.
O If the 4WD shift switch is operated
while making a turn, accelerating or
decelerating or if the key switch is
turned off while in the AUTO, 4H or
4LO, you may feel a jerk. This is not
abnormal.
O When the vehicle is stopped after
making a turn, you may feel a slight
jolt after the selector lever is shifted
to N or P. This occurs because the
transfer clutch is released and not
because of a malfunction.
CAUTION
O When driving straight, shift the
4WD shift switch to the 2WD,
AUTO,or4Hposition.Donotmove
the 4WD shift switch when mak-
ing a turn or reversing.
O Do not shift the 4WD shift switch
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 with the rear wheels spin-
ning.
O Before placing the 4WD shift
switch in the 4H position from
2WD or AUTO, ensure the vehicle
speed is less than 50 MPH (80
km/h). Failure to do so can dam-
age the 4WD system.
O Never shift the 4WD shift switch
between 4LO and 4H while
driving.
SIS0046A
STARTING AND DRIVING
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Z 01.9.13/JR50-D X