SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

TOWING

The vehicle must be towed by a tow truck with all four wheels raised. If a vehicle is towed with only the front or rear wheels are raised, the drive system components may be damaged or the vehicle may jump out of a tow truck (cart).

WHEEL AND TYRE

Normally, all four tyres must be same in size, in type, and in brand, except for when a spare tyre is temporarily used. If a wheel or tyre with incorrect size is installed or tyre pressure is excessively out of the specified value, the electronically controlled 4WD system will not operate correctly. In addition, drive system components may be damaged.

DRIVING ON SANDY OR SLUSHY ROAD

As the vehicle is intended for on-road use, long-time driving on a sandy or slushy road must be avoided. When the vehicle is driven on a sandy or slushy road for a long time, the electronic-controlled 4WD system may enter the fail-safe mode to protect the drive train components.

SPEED MEASUREMENT

When using the chassis dynamometer to measure the speed, always measure it under synchronised condition between front wheels’ speed and rear wheels’ speed. If the speed is measured with front wheels or rear wheels fixed, or with speed difference between front wheels and rear wheels, drive system components may be damaged.