Four wheel drive (4WD)

The Four wheel drive (4WD) system delivers engine power to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction. 4WD is useful when extra traction is required on roads such as slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.

4WD may also be used for occasional off-road use such as established unpaved roads and trails. Always reduce the speed to a level that is appropriate for those conditions.

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:

Do not drive in conditions that exceed the vehicle's intended design such as challenging off-road conditions.
Avoid high speeds when cornering or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of a rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and the driver over steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes.

Do not drive in water if the water level is higher than the bottom of the vehicle.
Check your brake condition once you are out of mud or water. Press the brake pedal several times as you move slowly until you feel normal braking condition return.
Shorten your scheduled maintenance interval if you drive in off-road conditions such as sand, mud or water (refer to the “Maintenance under severe usage conditions” section in chapter 9).
Always wash your vehicle thoroughly after off road use, especially the bottom of the vehicle.
Make sure that a full time 4WD vehicle is towed by a flat-bed tow truck.