1998 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 150

4RUNNER (1998) (a) Front drive control (lever/button type) Use the front drive control lever to select the following transfer modes. "H2" (high speed position, twowheel drive): Lever at "H2" Use this for normal driving on dry hardsurfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. "H4" (high speed position, fourwheel drive): Lever at "H4" Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or snow- covered roads. This position provides greater traction than twowheel drive. "N" (neutral position): Lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. "L4" (low speed position, fourwheel 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 "(c) Shifting procedure type)" for further instructions. (lever