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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■ Shifting from L4 to H4
1
Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the brake
pedal.
2
Shift the shift lever to N.
Type A
3
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
Type B
3
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
■When the front-wheel drive control lever or switch is shifted to L4
VSC and TRAC are automatically turned off.
■If the four-wheel drive indicator flashes
4
The transfer mode may not successfully change. Drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
■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.
■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 four-wheel drive or low speed four-wheel drive indicator flashes
rapidly
There may be a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.
WARNING
■Shifting the front-wheel drive control lever or switch from H2 to H4
while driving
Never operate the front-wheel drive control lever or switch if the wheels are
slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
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