All-Wheel Drive (4WD)

The all-wheel drive system transmits engine power to the front and rear wheels for maximum traction. 4WD mode is useful when more traction is needed, such as on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads. Occasional driving off-road, such as on unpaved roads or trails, is possible. It is important for the driver to always reduce speed carefully to suit these conditions.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• Do not operate the vehicle in conditions for which it is not suited, such as extreme off-road conditions.
• Avoid driving too fast when turning or cornering.
• Avoid abrupt steering inputs, such as sudden lane changes or rapid sharp turns.
• The risk of rollover increases sharply if you lose control of your vehicle at high speed.
• Loss of control often occurs when two wheels leave the road and the driver steers too sharply to correct the vehicle.
• If your vehicle leaves the road, do not steer sharply. Instead, brake gently before returning the vehicle to the road.

NOTICE

• Do not drive through water if its depth is above the underbody of the vehicle.
• Check the brakes after leaving water or mud. Press the brake pedal several times while moving slowly forward until normal braking is restored.
• Shorten the intervals between scheduled maintenance if you drive on surfaces such as sand, mud, or water (see "Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions" in Chapter 7).
• Always thoroughly wash the vehicle after off-road use, paying particular attention to the underbody.
• Equip your vehicle with four tires of the same type and size.
• If this is a full-time all-wheel drive vehicle, make sure it is not towed with the drive wheels on the ground.