2Wd/4Wd Switches Operation - Suzuki Jimny Owner's Manual

Using the 2WD/4WD Switches: 10
NOTICE
Never operate your vehicle in "4H" or
"4L" on dry pavement and, as much
as possible, avoid using "4H" or "4L"
on wet pavement, as this may seri-
ously damage the drive train.

2WD/4WD Switches Operation

Operate the 2WD/4WD switches according
to the appropriate procedure described
below:
How to Turn On 2WD/4WD Switches
2WD/4WD switches will activate when the
ignition switch is turned on.
From 2H to 4H
The 2WD/4WD switches can be operated
when the vehicle is either stopped or mov-
ing.
Position the front wheels straight ahead
and push the "4WD" switch. If the vehicle is
moving, the speed must be less than 100
km/h (60 mph) during this operation.
NOTE:
As the air locking hubs are actuated by
engine vacuum, the drive train
switched between 2-wheel drive and 4-
wheel drive conditions when the engine is
running with the 2WD/4WD switches oper-
ation between "2WD" and "4WD".
From 2H/4H to 4L
Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in "N" (Neutral) or depress
the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then
push the "4WD-L" switch.
From 4L to 2H/4H
Stop the vehicle completely, place the
transmission in "N" (Neutral) or depress
the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then
push the "2WD" or "4WD" switch.
From 4H to 2H
The 2WD/4WD switches can be operated
when the vehicle is either stopped or mov-
ing.
Position the front wheels straight ahead
and push the "2WD" switch. If the vehicle is
moving, the speed must be less than 100
km/h (60 mph) during this operation.
NOTE:
• If it is difficult to shift from "2H" to "4H"
while the vehicle is moving, stop the
vehicle and operate the "2WD" and
"4WD" switches. If it is difficult to shift
from "4H" to "2H" while the vehicle is
moving, try accelerating and decelerat-
ing your vehicle several times after you
push the "2WD" and "4WD" switches. Be
are
sure to wait until traffic conditions allow
you to accelerate and decelerate safely
before using this procedure.
• The 4WD indicator light will blink during
the shifting process between the "2H"
and "4H" positions.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• A buzzer will sound intermittently while
shifting to or from the "4L" position.
• When shifting to or from the "4L" position
does not work and the "4L" indicator light
blinks continuously, try the following pro-
cedure.
– Move the vehicle slowly back or forth a
few feet while the "4L" indicator light is
blinking.
When shifting to the "4L" position, gear
grinding noise may be generated
under low temperature condition. In
that case, move the vehicle backward
slowly.
• You may feel a shock when you operate
the 2WD/4WD switches to shift from the
"4H" to the "2H" position. The shock is
normal and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
• If you drive in off-road condition with the
"2H" position and the front wheel
receives large shock from the road sur-
face, some clanking sounds may occur
from the front wheels. These sounds do
not indicate a malfunction. To turn off
these sounds where necessary, shift into
the "4H" position, then shift back to the
"2H" position.
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