1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 106

Four-wheel drive system- (a) Four-wheel drive control (j) If the "O/D OFF" flashes indicator light "H" (high speed position, center differential locked): Lever at "H", center differential lock button pushed in Use this for greater traction when you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping, in the center differential unlock mode. "N" (neutral position): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. Use this position only for operating a winch or other equipment. The vehicle must be stopped. Use the four- wheel drive control lever and center differential lock button to select the transfer and center differential modes. The "H" position of the four- wheel drive control lever provides either lock or unlock mode of the center differential depending on the center differential lock button position. "H" (high speed position, center differential unlocked): Lever at "H", center differential lock button left out Use this for normal driving on all types of roads, from dry hard- surfaced roads to wet, icy or snow- covered roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride, least wear and better vehicle control. "L" (low speed position, center differential locked): Lever at "L" Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "L" for hard pulling in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the "H" (lock) mode. The indicator light tells when the differential lock is engaged. Note that the differential is not still locked as long as the indicator light remains off. If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the center differential lock button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. See "(b) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in the transmission system. (k) Driving in "2nd start) mode STRT" (second In the "2nd STRT" (Second start) mode, the transmission system shifts up from second gear. Use this mode when starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow. To set the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" button. In the "2nd STRT" mode, the "2nd STRT" indicator light comes on. The "PWR" mode is automatically cancelled when you push the "2nd" button. 106