TOYOTA 2011 4Runner User Manual
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Shifting between H2 and H4
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Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce vehicle speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
The four-wheel drive indicator will turn on.
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Shifting from H4 to H2
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
This can be done at any speed.
The four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
Shifting between H4 and L4
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to L4 or H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator will turn on (L4) or go off
(H4).
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When the front-wheel drive control lever is shifted to L4
VSC and TRAC (TRC) are automatically turned off.
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If the four-wheel drive indicator flashes
The transfer mode may not successfully change. Drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
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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.
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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.
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