8-8 4WD operation <FG models>
When you select the 4WD mode to drive on off-road
terrain (sandy or muddy ground) or snow-laden or
frozen roads, take sufficient care to avoid inappro-
priate operation.
1 Driving on snow-covered or frozen
roads
Select either the “4WD-LOW” or “4WD-HIGH”
mode-range combination according to the snow or
road surface condition. Start out slowly.
Tire chains cannot be used on both front and rear
wheels. You are advised to use snow or studless
tires.
2 Driving on sandy or muddy ground
•
Select the “4WD-LOW” setting if you find it
appropriate to do so after checking sand or mud
conditions. Start out slowly. Drive at low speeds,
keeping the speed as constant as possible.
• Avoid quick acceleration, sudden braking and
sharp turn as they can cause the vehicle to
become stuck in the sand or mud, making it
impossible to free the vehicle by yourself.
• Muddy conditions are generally difficult to judge
and there is danger of becoming stuck in deep
mud. To prevent this, drive as slowly as possible
and, if necessary, get out of the vehicle and
check the conditions.
WARNING
• Never drive with one free-wheeling hub in
the “FREE” position and the other in the
“LOCK” position. Doing so is very danger-
ous.
• The free-wheeling hub may be extremely
hot after driving. Do not touch it.
Advice on use of the 4WD mode
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