1996 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 73

(a) Front drive control (lever/button type) "N" (neutral position): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. "L4" (low speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at "L4" Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "L4" for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on when the "H4", "N" or "L4" mode is selected. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever type)" for further instructions. "N" (neutral position): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. "L4" (low speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at "L4" Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "L4" for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on when the "H4", "N" or "L4" mode is selected. See "(d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type)" for further instructions. Use the front drive control lever and "4WD" button to select the following transfer modes. "H2" (high speed position, two-wheel drive): Lever at "H", "4WD" button left out Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. "H4" (high speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at "H", "4WD" button pushed in Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive. 65