1996 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 84

(c) Shifting procedure (lever type with automatic transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", move the front drive control lever. This can be done when the vehicle is stopped, or moving straight ahead at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. If you have trouble shifting, depress or release the accelerator pedal momentarily while pushing the front drive control lever. With A.D.D. To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and move the front drive control lever. If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reshift. (c) Shifting procedure (lever/button type) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph) and push in the "4WD" button. If the indicator light does not come on when you push in the "4WD" button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating. If the indicator light flashes and the buzzer sounds when you push in the "4WD" button, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reset. ! CAUTION Never move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. To shift from "H4" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever. This can be done at any vehicle speed. If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4" To shift between "H4" and "L4", stop the vehicle and put the transmission in "N". With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. ! CAUTION Never move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. To shift from "H4" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever. This can be done at any vehicle speed. If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into "H2", drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. ! CAUTION Never push the "4WD" button if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. 78