/ V hi l St bilit C t l (VSC) t HINT: w/o Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system: When the transfer select lever is put in the "L" position, the center differential is put in the LOCK condition regardless of the position of the center differential lock switch. CAUTION: Center differential "LOCK" ←→ "FREE" selecting procedure: Operate the switch only when all 4 wheels are stopped or driven in a straight line. Never operate the switch when any wheel is slipping. Never operate the switch when any wheel if spinning freely. Never operate the switch when swerving or cornering. HINT: Center differential "LOCK" ←→ "FREE" selecting procedure:
Move the vehicle forward or backward slightly if the indicator light does not operate correctly when the center differential lock switch is turned ON or OFF. Transfer gear "H" ←→ "L" gear shifting procedure: When shifting, always put the shift lever of the transmission in the N position. In other positions, the gears of the transfer clash, and switching cannot be performed. 10. WHEN TESTING BRAKES, SPEEDOMETER, ETC. (a) When carrying out any kind of servicing or testing on a full-time 4WD in which the front or rear wheels are to be rotated (braking test, speedometer test), be sure to observe the precautions given below.
Incorrect preparations or test procedures may cause a hazard as well as unsuccessful test results. Before starting any such servicing or test, be sure to check the following items: Center differential mode position (FREE or LOCK) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system (with or without): If the vehicle is equipped with the VSC system, the slip indicator light, the VSC / TRAC indicator light and the VSC OFF indicator light come on with the ignition switch turned ON. They will go off after a few seconds. Whether wheels should be touching ground or jacked up Transmission gear position (N position) Transfer gear position (H or L position) Maximum testing vehicle speed Maximum testing time HINT:
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