OTE
● The drive mode can be switched while driving or stopped.
Drive mode indicator
Normally the indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, and then the drive mode is dis-
played a few seconds after the engine is started.
The status of each drive mode display is as follows.
Drive mode
Display
Type 1 Type 2
2WD
4WD AUTO
4WD LOCK
CAUTION
!
● Do not operate the drive mode-selector with the
front wheels spinning on a snowy road or in similar
conditions. The vehicle could lunge in an unexpected
direction.
● Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD LOCK” mode
causes increased fuel consumption, noise, and pre-
mature tire wear.
● Do not drive with the tires spinning in “2WD” mode.
Doing so could generate heat in the drive-system
components.
Type 1 Type 2
Drive
Mode
Drive mode
indicator
“4WD” indicator “LOCK” indicator
2WD OFF OFF
4WD AUTO ON OFF
4WD LOCK ON ON
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