Precautions

WARNING

If you shift to a different gear position before the indicator light on the cluster turns on or off (while the 4WD mode is switching), it may increase gearshift impact and mechanical noise during the transition, potentially damaging related components. Also, the 4WD toggle switch may indicate a change, but the vehicle’s actual 4WD mode might not switch accordingly.

CAUTION

  • Make sure to check the position of the 4WD toggle switch and confirm whether the cluster indicator light is on or off before driving the vehicle.

  • In 4H mode, driving under approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) is recommended. In 4L mode, driving under approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) is recommended.

  • If a malfunction occurs while switching between 4H and 4L modes, adjust the vehicle according to the instructions displayed on the instrument cluster.

  • Do not maintain 4H, 4L mode when driving on roads in normal conditions. Maintain 4H, 4L mode when driving on only off-roads.

  • Maintain 2H, 4A mode when driving on roads in normal conditions. Driving in 4H, 4L mode on normal roads (especially when cornering) may damage the 4WD system and cause mechanical vibration or noise.

    However, when driving in 4H, 4L mode on normal roads (especially when cornering), a driver may find minor mechanical vibration or noise, which is an extremely normal phenomenon, not a malfunction. When 4H, 4L mode is deactivated, such noise or vibration will be immediately gone.

  • In addition, when 4H, 4L mode is deactivated, it can lead to little shocks. However, this is not a malfunction, but a normal phenomenon that lasts until the traction force on the front and rear wheels of the vehicle are released.