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Old 03-22-2011, 07:25 PM
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Question 1st 4x4..confused HELP

I have the push button 4x4 and I no I have to be completely stopped before switching from one to another. Now here is where I am confused...some say that the wheels should be straight before I engage or disengage the 4x4 and some say it dont matter...who is right? My last question is I was told when I disengage and go back to 2wd I should put it in reverse first to disengage it properly and then I was told to sit there til the 2wd light comes on and I am good to go. Do I go in reverse first or just wait for light? Sorry just lost 4x4 cherry so now I am in 4x4 ed class I guess LMAO
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 07:42 PM
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As far as I know, you can shift between 2-hi and 4-hi at any speed. To shift from 4-hi to 4-lo, you need to be going 5 mph or less, I think...

I'll see if I can scrounge up a user's manual and see for sure.

*update*
I stand corrected, you should be moving 3 mph or less to shift from 4-hi to 4-lo. Here's the excerpt from my owner's manual (1997). The procedure should be the same for yours.

 

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Good information! I can apply this myself now

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Old 03-25-2011, 05:17 PM
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Thanks soooo much...so instead of putting it in park i should be putting it in neutral..mines automatic if that makes a difference..thanks ur very helpful
 
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4lo is beast mode, works great in deep snow
 
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Old 03-26-2011, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by blazinloud
4lo is beast mode, works great in deep snow
Also works great when your sister sees a snake in the yard and decides to run over it with her 2wd Honda CR-V, and it's been raining for a week, then calls you to come kill the snake and pull her out, in that order.
 
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