GENERAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
By using the planetary gear sets, two-gears shift type part time transfer case achieves direct connection when selecting
4WD "HIGH" and 2.48 of reduction gear ratio when selecting 4WD "LOW". The silent chain in transfer case transfers the
output power to front wheels.
Simple operation of switches on instrument panel allows to shift to "2H", "4H" and "4L" easily while driving. The warning
lamp alarms the driver when the system is defective.
OPERATION
Application
Driving type
2H
4H
4L
2H ↔ 4H
When
shifting the
mode
2H, 4H
↔ 4L
PART TIME
REXTON SM - 2004.4
Mode Position
2WD Drive
(Rear Wheel Drive)
4WD Drive (High Speed)
4WD Drive (Low Speed)
2WD Drive ↔ 4WD Drive
(High Speed)
2WD Drive, 4WD Drive
(High Speed) ↔ 4WD
Drive (Low Speed)
Operating Condition
Normal Driving on the normal road and highway, or high
speed driving
Slippery road such as snow, rainy, sand, mud etc.
Maximum driving force required condition such as towing,
rough road.
When a vehicle is driven in turning at low speed on the paved
road, a vibration and a noise may be occurred by tight cor-
ner braking.
It is possible to shift the mode between 2WD and ↔ 4WD
without clutch operation under the vehicle speed is below
70 km/h.
Manual Transmission
• Before shifting the mode, stop the vehicle and fully
depress the clutch pedal.
Automatic Transmission
• Before shifting the mode, stop the vehicle and place
the selector lever at [N] position.
Note
To make the mode shift easier, stop the vehicle, depress
the brake pedal, select the mode switch, and move the
selector lever with the sequence of [N-P-N].
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