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4WD Control System Operation Inspection

4WD Control System Operation Inspection

NOTE:
^ If it is difficult to operate shift between 2H and 4H while vehicle is moving, stop vehicle and operate "2WD <-> 4WD" switch.
^ 2WD/4WD indicator will blink during shifting process.
^ When shifting to N or 4L does not work, try the following procedure.
^ For M/T model, shift transmission to N (Neutral) position, turn ignition switch to ON position, depress clutch while engine is running, and then try shifting again.
^ For A/T model, turn ignition switch to ON position, move vehicles lowly back or forth a few feet, and then try shifting again.
^ When shifting from N does not work, turn ignition switch to ON position while 2WD/4WD indicator is blinking, wait for more than 5 seconds then start engine. Transfer can then be shifted to 4H or 2H.

1. Inspect shifting operation between 2H and 4H as follows.
a. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
b. Position front wheels to straight ahead state.
c. Confirm that vehicle is under the following condition.
^ Vehicle speed is less than 100 km/h (60 mph).
d. Check that 4WD indicator turns on and off each time "2WD <-> 4WD" switch is pushed.
2. Inspect shifting operation between 4H and 4L as follows.
a. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
b. Position front wheels to straight ahead state.
c. Confirm that vehicle is under the following conditions.
^ Transfer shift position is 4H.
^ Transmission shift lever is "N" position. (for A/T model)
^ Clutch is depressed fully. (for M/T model)
^ Vehicle is stopped completely.
d. Check that 4L indicators (in combination meter and "4L" switch) turn on and off each time "4L" switch is pushed.
3. Inspect shifting operation between 2H and N as follows.
a. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
b. Position front wheels to straight ahead state.
c. Confirm that vehicle is under the following conditions.
^ Transfer shift position is 2H.
^ Transmission shift lever is "N" position. (for A/T model)
^ Clutch is depressed fully. (for M/T model)
^ Vehicle is stopped completely.
d. Check that N indicator and buzzer turn on and off each time "4L" switch is kept pushing for 5 seconds.