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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
FSS/FTS Model
Use the front differential lock switch when
one or more drive axle wheels are in mud
or sand, or on frozen or otherwise slippery
slope surfaces.
Stop the vehicle and press the "ON" side
of the switch. The front differential lock will
then be engaged and the front differential
lock indicator light will come on at the
same time. When the "OFF" side of the
switch is pressed, the front differential lock
is disengaged and the indicator light goes
out.
Front Differential Lock Switch
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CAUTION
When raising the vehicle with jacks,
do not engage the front differential
lock. When you rotate a wheel, the
other wheels also rotate; this is very
dangerous.
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Front differential lock indicator light
ADVICE
When driving on a dry, paved road, do not engage the front differential lock.
Doing so causes premature wear of front wheel tires, a decrease in fuel
economy, generation of abnormal noise and decreased life of the front drivetrain
system.
Do not operate the front differential lock switch while driving. Be sure to bring
the vehicle to a stop before operating the switch.
When the vehicle is towed, do not engage the front differential lock. Doing so
may damage the differential.
If the front differential lock is not used but the wheels are allowed to skid, the
differential may be damaged and become faulty.
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