2003 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 554

03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) "H" mode (high speed position, two− wheel drive): Front drive control lever at "H", "4WD" switch left out Use this for normal driving on dry hard− surfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear and better vehicle control. "H" mode (high speed position, four − wheel drive, center differential unlocked): Front drive control lever at "H", "4WD" switch pushed once, center differential lock switch 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 provides greater traction than two−wheel drive. "H" mode (high speed position, four − wheel drive, center differential locked): Front drive control lever at "H", "4WD" button pushed once center differential lock switch pushed once Use this for greater traction when you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping, in the center differential unlock mode. "N" mode (neutral position): Front drive control lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. "L4" mode (low speed position, four− wheel drive, center differential unlocked): Front drive control lever at "L4", center differential lock switch left out Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for climbing steep hills, off −road driving, and hard pulling in sand or mud. In this mode, the braking feeling that occurs when the wheels are negotiating a sharp corner is further reduced than in the "L4" (low position, four −wheel drive, center differential locked) mode. If you place the transmission shift lever at "2" in this mode, the transmission automatically shifts up from second gear. This system is effective when starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow. (However, the transmission system may shift up from first gear when the vehicle starts too quickly.) "L4" mode (low speed position, four− wheel drive, center differential locked): Front drive control lever at "L4", center differential lock switch pushed once Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for hard pulling in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the "L4" (low speed position, four −wheel drive, center differential unlocked) mode. Also, using this mode when driving down steep off − road inclines will help contribute to increased vehicle stability. The indicator shows which transfer and center differential mode the vehicle is in. When the shifting operation has not been completed after moving the lever, the indicator flashes. If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the center differential lock switch, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. If the indicator flashes even if doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four wheel drive system. See "(c) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. 148 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. '03 Prod. (OM34422U)