From a 2nd Gen newbie with previous (L*nd R*ver) 4WD experience:
Little lever:
Keep back unless you're going somewhere really steep.
Side button out = 2WD (rear wheel drive)
Side button in = 4WD
Lever Forwards = 4WD Low Ratio whether button is in or out
There is no 2WD low ratio
Don't leave the transfer box in neutral unless vehicle is being towed otherwise Park on the (auto) gearbox doesn't do anything useful.
Always stop to change 2WD to 4WD and back again
Always stop to change into or out of low ratio
Also select Neutral (manual box) or Park (auto box) for above changes.
There are those who will tell you that you don't, under certain conditions, need to be so careful but I'd rather play it safe.
There is no centre diff on a 2nd Gen, so 4WD should be used only on slippery surfaces. The wheels must be able to slip otherwise you will break something (sounds daft, but it's true. If the wheels can't slip, reckon on a new gearbox or half shaft).
4WD on poor tyres just means you spin 4 wheels instead of 2. Consider your tyres before venturing off road.
The O/D swith on the side of the autobox gear selector is wonderful! Switch the O/D off in town and stop panicking about speed cameras otherwise it tends to shift up and creep over the limit
Apologies to anyone who knows any better - this is how I'm doing it.
Little lever:
Keep back unless you're going somewhere really steep.
Side button out = 2WD (rear wheel drive)
Side button in = 4WD
Lever Forwards = 4WD Low Ratio whether button is in or out
There is no 2WD low ratio
Don't leave the transfer box in neutral unless vehicle is being towed otherwise Park on the (auto) gearbox doesn't do anything useful.
Always stop to change 2WD to 4WD and back again
Always stop to change into or out of low ratio
Also select Neutral (manual box) or Park (auto box) for above changes.
There are those who will tell you that you don't, under certain conditions, need to be so careful but I'd rather play it safe.
There is no centre diff on a 2nd Gen, so 4WD should be used only on slippery surfaces. The wheels must be able to slip otherwise you will break something (sounds daft, but it's true. If the wheels can't slip, reckon on a new gearbox or half shaft).
4WD on poor tyres just means you spin 4 wheels instead of 2. Consider your tyres before venturing off road.
The O/D swith on the side of the autobox gear selector is wonderful! Switch the O/D off in town and stop panicking about speed cameras otherwise it tends to shift up and creep over the limit
Apologies to anyone who knows any better - this is how I'm doing it.
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