TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING
PROCEDURES
The part time 4WD system provides 3 positions
(2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select the
desired drive mode according to the driving con-
ditions.
2WD or 4WD shift procedure:
4WD Shift Switch
Position
Wheels Driven
Indicator Light
Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure
4WD shift Transfer 4LO position
2WD
Rear wheels
For driving on dry, paved
roads (Economy drive)
Move the 4WD switch.
2WD <—> 4H
4WD shift indicator light willindicate transfer shift po-
sition engaged.
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO MOVE THE SHIFT SE-
LECT TO THE N POSITION IN THIS OPERATION.
PERFORM THIS OPERATION WHEN DRIVING
STRAIGHT.
4H
4 wheels
For driving on rocky, sandy
or snow-covered roads
Neutral
*1
May blink
Neutral disengages the
automatic transmission
mechanical parking lock,
which will allow the vehicle
to roll. Do not leavethe
transfer shift position in
Neutral.*2
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, move the shift
selector to the N position.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, depress and
turn the 4WD shift switchto 4LOor 4H.
THE TRANSFER CASE DOES NOTENGAGE BE-
TWEEN 4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS
YOU HAVE FIRST STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DE-
PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ANDMOVED THE
SHIFT SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL. *3
4LO
4 wheels
Illuminated
For use when maximum
power and traction is re-
quired (for example: on
steep grades or rocky,
sandy, muddy roads)
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