● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic main-
tenance schedule.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure. Low pressure increases tire
wear and wastes fuel.
● Keep the front wheels in correct align-
ment. Improper alignment increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only
when necessary.
● When cruising at highway speeds, it is
more economical to use the air condi-
tioner and leave the windows closed to
reduce drag.
●
Use 4H or 4L position only when neces-
sary. 4-wheel drive operation lowers fuel
economy.
2H — (2WD, high range) Only the rear
wheels are driven. Use when driving under
the same conditions as standard 2WD ve-
hicle.
4H — (4WD, high range) Four wheels are
driven. Use when driving on roads where it
is difficult to drive in the 2H position (i.e.,
driving at normal speeds on snow covered,
icy, wet, muddy or sandy roads).
4L — (4WD, low range) Four wheels are
driven. Use when climbing or descending
steep hills, or during hard driving in sand,
mud or deep snow. The 4L position pro-
vides maximum power and traction. Avoid
raising vehicle speed excessively, as the
maximum speed in 5th gear is approxi-
mately 30 MPH (48 km/h).
N — No wheels are driven. Always keep the
transfer lever out of the N position. Shift the
lever quickly and smoothly when moving
across the N position with the vehicle stopped.
CAUTION
● Do not drive on dry hard surface
roads in 4-wheel drive.
● Driving on dry hard surfaces in 4H or
4L may cause unnecessary noise
and tire wear. We recommend driv-
ing in the 2H position under these
conditions.
WARNING
● When parking the vehicle, apply the
parking brake and shift the transfer
control lever in the 2H, 4H or 4L
position.
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TRANSFER CASE
SHIFTING PROCEDURES FOR
4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
4-15
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