2005 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 169

05 02.25 Four- wheel drive system (a) Front drive control Use the front drive control switch knob to select the following transfer modes. "H2" (high speed position, two- wheel drive): Front drive control switch knob at "H2" Use this for normal driving on dry hardsurfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride, least wear and better vehicle control. "H4" (high speed position, four- wheel drive): Front drive control switch knob at "H4" Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "L4" position for climbing or descending steep hills, off- road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. See "(c) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. With the vehicle stability control system-In this mode, the vehicle stability control system is off. (See "Vehicle stability control system" on page 177 in this Section.) LS17006 The four- wheel drive indicator light comes on when the "H4" mode is selected. Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or snow- covered roads. This position provides greater traction than two- wheel drive. With the vehicle stability control system-In this mode, the vehicle stability control system is off. (See "Vehicle stability control system" on page 177 in this Section) "L4" (low speed position, four- wheel drive): Front drive control switch knob at "L4" The four- wheel drive and "4LO" (low speed four- wheel drive) indicator lights come on when the "L4" mode is selected. 2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U) 169