Method For Adjustment With 4WD Shift Switch At "2WD"

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Select Adjustment Pattern

Start engine. Run engine for at least 10 seconds.

Check 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp.

INDICATOR LAMP CONDITION CHART

Indicator lamp condition	Refer procedure
When 4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator lamp is flashing.	"Pattern A"
Except for above.	"Pattern B"

Pattern A

Shift the transmission according to the directions below, and stay in "N" for at least 2 seconds.
- For A/T models, stop vehicle and move A/T shift selector to "N" position with brake pedal depressed.
- For M/T models, stop vehicle and move M/T shift selector to the neutral position with brake and clutch pedal depressed.
Turn 4WD shift switch to "4LO" position. Stay in "4LO" for at least 2 seconds.
Turn ignition switch "OFF".
Start engine.
Erase self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ".
Check 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp again. Refer to "CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR PATTERN ".
If 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp do not indicate proper pattern, install new transfer control unit and retry the above check.

Pattern B

Shift the transmission according to the directions below, and stay in "N" for at least 2 seconds.
- For A/T models, stop vehicle and move A/T selector lever to "N" position with brake pedal depressed.
- For M/T models, stop vehicle and move M/T shift lever to the neutral position with brake and clutch pedal depressed.
Turn ignition switch "OFF"
Start engine.
Erase self-diagnosis. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ".
Check 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp again. Refer to "CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR PATTERN ".
If 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp do not indicate proper pattern, install new transfer control unit and retry the above check.