Transfer Shift Lever Operation Check

Check that the transfer shift lever moves smoothly and correctly to each transfer gear position when the lever is pushed downwards and moved.
Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to the "ON." position and move the selector lever to "N" position.
Check that the 4WD indicator light illuminates, flashes or switches off according to the pattern shown in the illustration when the transfer shift lever is move to each transfer position.

Fig 1: Checking 4WD Indicator Light Illuminates, Flashes Or Switches Off
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
If the selection is not completed even after 5 seconds or more have passed, carry out the following procedure.
1. Return the transfer shift lever to the position it was at before selection.
2. Start the engine, drive the vehicle straight forward, and then stop the engine.
3. Apply the parking brake, and then move the selector lever to the "N" position.
4. Operate the transfer shift lever once more.
  NOTE: If the vehicle is not fully stopped or if the selector lever is at a position other than "N" position when selecting 4HLc or 4LLc, the 4WD indicator light will flash more quickly than normal, and the 4WD position will not be selected. This is a normal phenomenon which serves to control the smooth selection of 4HLc and 4LLc.