2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 117

'02 L/C U (L/O 0108) (b) Shifting procedure Advice for driving on slippery roads in "L" (low speed position) mode If you shift the four −wheel drive control lever to "L" and the automatic transmission lever to "2" when you drive in steep off −road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled effectively by the active traction control system, which assists the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels. Use the "L" position of the automatic transmission lever for maximum power and traction when your wheels get stuck or when you drive down a steep incline. In the following cases, the output of the brake can be controlled by the active traction control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm (normally engine speed is under 3,000 rpm when the wheels get unstuck). D The four−wheel drive control lever in the "L" position and the automatic transmission lever in the "R" position (As for the automatic transmission lever positions, see "Automatic transmission" in this section.) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H" (UNLOCKED) AND "H" (LOCKED) To shift between unlock and lock modes in "H", push the center differential lock button. SHIFTING BETWEEN "L" (UNLOCKED) AND "L" (LOCKED) To shift between unlock and lock modes in "L", push the center differential lock button. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H" AND "L" Stop the vehicle, put the transmission into "N" and move the four −wheel drive control lever. CAUTION Never move the four -wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Wait until the wheels have stopped slipping or spinning before shifting. D The four−wheel drive control lever in the "L" position and the automatic transmission lever in the "L" position or the automatic transmission lever in the "D" or "2" with the transmission downshifting to the first gear 117