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STARTING AND DRIVING
In the following cases, the extra high mode changes to the high
mode automatically:
D When your vehicle is no longer stuck.
D When the four wheel drive control lever is put in a position
other than "L".
When you push the height select switch on the "B" side
in the extra high mode, the normal mode is selected.
Since the extra high mode is automatically selected, you
cannot select this mode on purpose with the height select
switch.
D "N" (normal) mode
The vehicle height in this mode is standard.
This mode is suitable for ordinary driving.
D "LO" (low) mode
The vehicle height is about 50 mm (2.0 in.) lower at front
and about 40 mm (1.6 in.) lower at rear than the normal
mode height.
This mode allows you easy access to the vehicle (getting in
and out) and easy loading and unloading operation.
This mode is available when the vehicle is stopped. When you
start the vehicle, the normal mode is automatically selected.
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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 281.)
(c) Vehicle height mode changing condition
To change the vehicle height, it is necessary to meet the
following 3 conditions.
D The engine should be running.
D All the side doors and back door should be closed.
D 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.
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