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Check Diff Lock Indicator Lamp

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  1. Start engine. Run engine for at least 10 seconds.
  2. Turn 4WD shift switch to "4LO' and confirm 4LO indicator lamp is turned on. Refer to "4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND INDICATOR LAMP ".
  3. Stop vehicle and turn differential lock mode switch to "ON".
  4. Drive vehicle at 7 km/h (4MPH) or less.
    NOTE: Differential case assembly must be given a rotation from rear left wheel and rear right wheel.
  5. Check if DIFF LOCK indicator lamp flashes to turn on.
  6. Check if DIFF LOCK indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp are changed properly as follows.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Differential lock mode switch 4LO indicator lamp Vehicle speed (VSS) Differential case assembly state DIFF LOCK indicator lamp
ON OFF 7km/h (4 MPH) < VSS Disengage Flash
VSS 7 km/h (4 MPH)
ON 7km/h (4 MPH) < VSS
VSS 7 km/h (4 MPH) Disengage --> Engage Flash --> ON
OFF OFF 7km/h (4 MPH) < VSS Disengage OFF
VSS 7 km/h (4 MPH)
ON 7km/h (4 MPH) < VSS
VSS 7 km/h (4 MPH)