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4WD operation <FG models>
Control and indicator lamps for 4WD
Select the 2WD (rear-wheel-drive) mode or 4WD
(all-wheel-drive) mode as necessary for the condi-
tion of the road surface. The 4WD mode can be
used for extra traction on rough road surfaces and
on snow-covered road surfaces (in mountainous
regions, for example).
CAUTION
•
Your 4WD vehicle is intended to be driven on
roads. Do not always drive it on rough sur-
faces. Always driving it on rough surfaces
could damage it.
•
With a 4WD vehicle, power is applied to both
the front wheels and rear wheels; if incorrect
tires are fitted, they can prevent the vehicle
from performing to its full potential and can
even cause an accident. Incorrect tires can
also adversely affect powertrain compo-
nents. Please observe the following tire-
related cautions:
•
Make sure all of the tires are the specified
size and are identical in terms of manu-
facturer, brand, and tread pattern. Be par-
ticularly careful when fitting snow tires or
other winter-use tires.
•
Use tires that do not differ from each
other in terms of the extent of wear.
•
Regularly check the tire inflation pres-
sures and keep them adjusted to the
specified values.
•
When tire replacement is necessary,
replace all of the tires at the same time.
•
Use genuine wheels. Do not change the
wheel size.
•
To ensure that the tires wear evenly,
rotate the tires every 30,000 km (18,000
miles).
For towing of the vehicle, raise the front wheels
off the ground and disconnect the propeller
shaft at the end closer to the rear wheels.
The 4WD mode is not recommended for driving
on dry paved roads as the tires may wear down
prematurely, the running noise may increase,
and more fuel may be consumed. Malfunction of
the drive train components may also result. Be
sure to drive in the 2WD mode on dry paved
roads.
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