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2-4. Using other driving systems

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If the vehicle travels at high speed while in normal mode

The vehicle’s height will automatically lower by 0.8 in. (20 mm) at the front and 0.6

in. (15 mm) at the rear. If the vehicle’s speed decreases, the vehicle’s height automat-

ically returns to normal.

If the vehicle is loaded with heavy items, a shock may be felt at this time.

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When driving on bumpy roads with the four-wheel drive control switch in ±L4²

High mode is automatically selected.

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Automatic leveling function

The vehicle is adjusted to a fixed height for each mode, regardless of the number of

occupants and the luggage load.

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However the vehicle cannot be raised if the vehicle load exceeds the following

limits:

°

Up to 4 occupants

*

plus approximately 706 lb. (320 kg) in the normal mode

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Up to 4 occupants

*

plus approximately 419 lb. (190 kg) in the high mode

*

: average weight 150 lb. (68 kg) per person

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If the vehicle height cannot be raised when in the normal mode, and “LO”

appears on the display, the vehicle is loaded too heavily. Take extra care when

driving in this condition.

If the vehicle height cannot be raised even after unloading the vehicle, pull the

height select switch to “

∨

” then push to “

∧

”. If the vehicle height still cannot be

raised, turn the ignition off then on again, then try once more.

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If the vehicle height does not change

If the vehicle is loaded too heavily, or the undercarriage has come into contact with

the road surface, the vehicle height cannot be raised/lowered.