− INTRODUCTION FOR ALL OF VEHICLES IN−17 Transfer gear ”H” ↔ ”L” gear shifting procedure: When shifting, always put the shift lever of the transmis- sion in N position. In other positions, the gears of the transfer clash, and switching cannot occur. B04698 CAUTION: When center differential switch is turned ON: Operate the switch only when all 4 wheels are stopped or when driving with the wheels in a straight line. Never operate the switch when any tire is slipping. Never operate the switch when any tire is spinning freely. Never operate the switch when swerving or corner- ing. Center differential FREE condition:
Indicator Light OFF Rotate Rotate Switch OFF Indicator Light ON Lock Lock Center differential LOCK conditions: Switch ON B04700 (b) Braking Force Test (Vehicle Speed: Below 0.5 km/h or 0.3 mph) When performing low−speed type brake tester measure- ments, observe the following instructions. (1) Position the wheels to be tested (front or rear) on the tester. (2) Put the center differential in FREE position. (3) Shift the transmission shift lever to ”N” position and perform the test. B04215 17 Author : Date: Condition Wheel Center differential switch OFF A lifted wheel can be ro- tated even if only one wheel is lifted up, as long as transmission is in N position.
Indicator light OFF Transfer select lever H position Condition Wheel Center differential switch ON A lifted wheel cannot be rotated even if only one wheel is lifted up, as long as transmission is in N position. Indicator light ON Transfer select lever H position Condition Wheel Center differential switch OFF A lifted wheel cannot be rotated even if only one wheel is lifted up, as long as transmission is in N position. Indicator light ON Transfer select lever L position