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Functions of Indicator Lamp

Functions of Indicator Lamp








Indication of vehicle condition: Indicator lamp is controlled by transfer ECU of shift on the fly and shows vehicle conditions as below.
Bulb check: The bulb of indicator lamp is checked for 2 seconds when ignition key is turned on.

Time Chart of Bulb Checking





Retrials from 2WD to 4WD: Sometimes shifting from 2WD to 4WD may not occur when in severe cold weather conditions or under high speed conditions. Should this occur, the 4WD indicator lamp will flash continuously until the driver disengages the 4WD operation (see Retrial for more information).