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For 4L slow to a stop
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low when traveling at too high of a speed.  
For 4L Shift to N
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low without the transmission in neutral (N).  
For 4L press Clutch
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low without the clutch pedal pressed.  
To exit 4L slow to a stop
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low when traveling at too high of a speed.  
To Exit 4L Shift to N
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low without the transmission in neutral (N).  
To exit 4L Press Clutch
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low without the clutch pedal pressed.  
4x4 Shift in Progress
Displays when the four-wheel drive system is shifting into and out of two-wheel drive high or between high and low ranges.  
4X4 Temporarily Locked
Displays when the four-wheel drive system detects a driving condition which temporarily requires greater four-wheel drive performance. The system resumes normal function after the system no longer detects these driving conditions.  
4x4 Temporarily Disabled
Displays when the four-wheel system detects elevated system temperature and temporarily stops providing power to the front wheels. The system resumes normal function when the system temperature returns to normal.  
4x4 Restored
Displays when the four-wheel drive system resumes normal function.  
Shift Delayed Drive Forward
Displays when the transfer case is not able to complete a shift and requires forward motion to complete the shift.  
4x4 OFF
Displays when the system has become disabled due to mismatched tires or an external fault.  
Neutral Tow Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral
Displays when neutral tow mode has been successfully engaged.  
Neutral Tow Disabled
Displays when neutral tow mode has been successfully disengaged.  
Selected 4x4 Mode Not Available in Current Drive Mode
Displays when the driver selects a four-wheel drive mode that is disallowed in the currently selected drive mode.  
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH
Displays when the system is unable to engage four-wheel drive high and requires the driver to slow down before attempting to engage.  
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h
Displays when the system is unable to engage four-wheel drive high and requires the driver to slow down before attempting to engage.  
To Engage 4x4 Release Accelerator Pedal
Displays when the four-wheel drive system requires the accelerator pedal to be released to perform the shift into four-wheel drive mode.  
4x4 Performance Reduced See Manual
Displays when the system has entered a degraded mode due to mismatched tires.  
Check 4x4
A four-wheel drive system fault is present. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Shift to Neutral
Displays when the system requires an additional transmission shift to neutral (N) to complete a transfer case shift.  

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