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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD

models)

Use the four-wheel drive control switch to select the following

transfer modes:

H4F (high speed position)

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2

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Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives

greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.

H4L (high speed position, center differential locked)

Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-road,

icy or snow-covered roads.

L4L (low speed position, center differential locked)

Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4L” for climbing or

descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or

deep snow.

Center differential lock indicator

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Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

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Shifting between H4F and H4L

Push the “UNLOCK” button and

turn the four-wheel drive control

switch to H4L or H4F.

This can be done at any speed.

The center differential lock indica-

tor will turn on (H4L) or go off

(H4F).

Shifting between H4L and L4L

■ Shifting from H4L to L4L

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Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the brake

pedal.

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2

3

Shift the shift lever to N.

Push the “UNLOCK” button

and then push and turn the

four-wheel

drive

control

switch to L4L.

Maintain this condition until the

low speed four-wheel drive indi-

cator turns on.

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■ Shifting from L4L to H4L

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Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the brake

pedal.

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3

Shift the shift lever to N.

Push the “UNLOCK” button

and turn the four-wheel drive

control switch to H4L.

Maintain this condition until the

low speed four-wheel drive indi-

cator goes off.

■The four-wheel drive control switch can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■When the four-wheel drive control switch is turned to L4L

VSC and TRAC are automatically turned off.

■If the center differential lock indicator flashes

Locking or unlocking of the center differential is not complete. Drive straight

ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

■If the center differential lock indicator flashes and a buzzer sounds

Locking of the center differential is not complete. Stop the wheels from slip-

ping or spinning and, if the indicator still flashes, operate the four-wheel drive

control switch again.

■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator continues to flash

The transfer mode may not successfully change. Operate the four-wheel

drive control switch again.

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■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator continues to flash and a

buzzer sounds

The shift lever is not in N and/or the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle com-

pletely, shift the shift lever to N and make sure that the indicator stops flash-

ing.

■If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator or the center differential lock

indicator flashes rapidly

There may be a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

WARNING

■Operating the four-wheel drive control switch

Never operate the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost

traction. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

Stop the wheels from slipping or spinning before operating the switch.

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NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the center differential

●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ-

ential.

●Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the

slippery or bumpy surface.

●Do not lock or unlock the center differential when the vehicle is turning or

when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

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