2000 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 103

'00 Tacoma(U) (d) Shifting procedure (lever type with manual transmission) The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations described in "(d) Shifting procedure". You should drive in four- wheel drive for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month. This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4" With free- wheeling hubs To shift from "H2" to "H4", move the front drive control lever. Also, engage both the free- wheeling hubs. This can be done when the vehicle is stopped, or moving straight ahead at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. You need not depress the clutch pedal. If you have trouble shifting, depress or release the accelerator pedal momentarily while pushing the front drive control lever. 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. 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. You need not depress the clutch pedal. If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reshift. CAUTION 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. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 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. D Never move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. D Never drive with only one hub engaged. To shift from "H4" to "H2", simply move the front drive control lever. Also, disengage both the free- wheeling hubs for continued "H2" use. This can be done at any vehicle speed. You need not depress the clutch pedal. 103