8-5
2 Selecting drive mode-transfer gear
range combinations
You can select any desired drive mode and transfer
gear range combination from among those shown
in the following table. Select the most suitable com-
bination according to the driving conditions.
3 Switching the mode-range combination
ā¢
ā2WD-HIGHā to/from ā4WD-HIGHā
1. Make sure that the free-wheeling hubs on both
front wheels are in the āLOCKā position.
P. 8- 7
2. Press the front drive switch either at the āONā
side (4WD) or āOFFā side (2WD) when the vehi-
cle is either in motion or stationary.
Mode-range
combination
Illumi-
nated
indica-
tor lamp
Driving conditions
2WD ā HIGH ā Normal road driving
4WD
HIGH
Driving on snow-covered,
frozen, or sandy roads or
other difficult roads where
running in the two-wheel
drive mode is inappropri-
ate.
LOW
Driving on steep uphill or
muddy roads or other
roads where exceptionally
good traction is required.
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