Low Range Gears
LOW RANGE GEARSUse low range gears in any situation where low speed maneuvering is necessary, such as reversing a trailer or negotiating a boulder strewn river bed; also use low range for extreme off-road conditions. The message centre will momentarily display "LOW" when the low range is selected, and then "L" along with the relevant gear selected.
Selector Lever Positions
"P" = Park
In this position the wheels are locked to prevent the vehicle from moving. Select only with the vehicle stationary.
"R" = Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
"N" = Neutral
Use this position when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is to idle for a short period.
"4"
Select "4" to optimize vehicle performance for good off-road conditions; fully automatic gear changing occurs on all forward gears according to vehicle speed and accelerator position.
"3"
Automatic gear changing is limited to first, second and third gears only and should be used for reasonable off-road conditions and ascending gradients.
"2"
Automatic gear changing is limited to first and second ratios only when maximum engine performance is required to ascend steep gradients. This position also provides moderate engine braking for descending slopes.
"1"
Select "1" on very severe gradients, particularly when towing, when maximum engine performance and engine braking is required.
"Manual" Mode
This mode enables the transmission to function as a manual gearbox in low range, providing maximum vehicle control and engine braking - ideal for use in severe off-road conditions. Press the mode switch, to select "Manual" mode; the message centre displays "LM" along with the selected gear. Pressing the switch a second time returns the gearbox to its normal function within the low range.