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STARTING AND DRIVING See "(b) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. Advice for driving on slippery roads in "L" (low speed position) mode If you shift the four−wheel drive control lever to "L", the automatic transmission lever to "2" when you drive in steep off−road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled effectively by the active traction control system, which assists the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels. Use the "L" position of the automatic transmission lever for maximum power and traction when your wheels get stuck or when you drive down a steep incline. In the following cases, the out put of the brake can be controlled by the active traction control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm (normally engine speed is under 3,000 rpm when the wheels get unstuck). D The four−wheel drive control lever in the "L" position and the automatic transmission lever in the "L" position or the automatic transmission lever in the "D" or "2" with the transmission downshifting to the first gear. D The four−wheel drive control lever in the "L" position and the automatic transmission lever in the "R" position (As for the automatic transmission lever positions, see "Automatic transmission" on page 303.) (b) Shifting procedure To shift between unlock and lock modes in "H", push the center differential lock button. To shift between unlock and lock modes in "L", push the center differential lock button. To shift between "H" and "L", stop the vehicle, put the transmission into "N" and move the four−wheel drive control lever. CAUTION Never move the four−wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. NOTICE For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differential. To prevent damage to the center differential lock system, do not push the center differential lock button when the vehicle is cornering or when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground. If the indicator light does not go off when unlocking the center differential, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. 311

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Foreword	2
Introduction	3
How To Use This Manual	5
Pictorial Index	8
Quick Reference	15
Keys and Doors	21
Switches	37
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	53
Interior Equipment	75
Exterior Equipment	96
Comfort Adjustment	108
Theft Deterrent	188
Air Conditioning	192
Audio	208
Starting and Driving	310
Driving Tips	352
In Case of An Emergency	372
Maintenance	408
Introduction	416
Engine	424
Chassis	440
Electrical Components	456
Body	472
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	482
Foreword	484
Foreword	485
Introduction	486
How To Use This Manual	488
Pictorial Index	491
Quick Reference	498
Keys and Doors	504
Switches	520
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	536
Interior Equipment	558
Exterior Equipment	579
Comfort Adjustment	591
Theft Deterrent	671
Air Conditioning	675
Audio	691
Starting and Driving	793
Driving Tips	835
In Case of An Emergency	855
Maintenance	891
Introduction	899
Engine	907
Chassis	923
Electrical Components	939
Body	955

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STARTING AND DRIVING

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See °(b) Shifting procedure± for further instructions.

Advice for driving on slippery roads in ±L² (low speed

position) mode

If you shift the four

−

wheel drive control lever to °L±, the

automatic transmission lever to °2± when you drive in steep

off

−

road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled

effectively by the active traction control system, which assists

the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels.

Use the °L± position of the automatic transmission lever for

maximum power and traction when your wheels get stuck or

when you drive down a steep incline.

In the following cases,

the out put of the brake can be controlled by the active traction

control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm

(normally engine speed is under 3,000 rpm when the wheels

get unstuck).

The four

−

wheel drive control lever in the °L± position and the

automatic transmission lever in the °L± position or the

automatic transmission lever in the °D± or °2± with the

transmission downshifting to the first gear.

The four

−

wheel drive control lever in the °L± position and the

automatic transmission lever in the °R± position

(As for the automatic transmission lever positions, see

°Automatic transmission± on page 303.)

(b)

Shifting procedure

To shift between unlock and lock modes in ±H²,

push the

center differential lock button.

To shift between unlock and lock modes in ±L²,

push the

center differential lock button.

To shift between ±H² and ±L²,

stop the vehicle, put the

transmission into °N± and move the four

−

wheel drive control

lever.

CAUTION

Never move the four

−

wheel drive control lever if wheels

are slipping.

Stop the slipping or spinning before

shifting.

NOTICE

For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads,

unlock the center differential.

To prevent damage to the

center differential lock system, do not push the center

differential lock button when the vehicle is cornering or

when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

If the

indicator light does not go off when unlocking the

center

differential,

drive

straight

ahead

while

accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.