STARTING AND DRIVING
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NOTICE
The normal mode is automatically selected when the
vehicle begins to move in the low mode. So be careful
when you drive in any place where the overhead height
is limited.
(b) Automatic leveling function
Regardless of the number of occupants or the luggage
loading condition, the vehicle height is always
automatically adjusted to a fixed height in any mode.
However, the vehicle height cannot be raised if the vehicle load
exceeds the limits. (See page 219.)
(c) Vehicle height mode changing condition
To change the vehicle height, it is necessary to meet the
following 3 conditions.
The engine should be running.
All the side doors and back door should be closed.
The height control ”OFF” indicator light should go off.
When selecting a mode with the four−wheel drive control lever
at ”H”, there is a vehicle speed limit. Refer to the following
table.
= The mode can be selected.
= The mode cannot be selected.
Low
mode
Normal
mode
High
mode
At vehicle
stoppage
Under about 30
km/h (19 mph)
About 30 km/h
(19 mph) or over
In the following cases the active height control
suspension does not operate even if the above conditions
are all met.
The brake pedal has been depressed for longer than about
5 seconds with the vehicle stopped.
The suspension fluid temperature is lower than −30C
(−22F). If the engine is warmed up, the suspension fluid
temperature will be raised as the inside of the engine
compartment becomes warmer. Then the active height
control suspension becomes operable.
Driving on bumpy roads, which may cause the suspension
to fully elongate.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly more than 3/4 turns
with center differential lock system activated.
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