2000 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 102

TUNDRA (34413U) (a) Front drive control (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 "4WD" (four- wheel drive) indicator light comes on when the "H4", "N" or "L4" mode is selected. See "(c) Shifting procedure (lever type)" for further instructions. Use the "2WD/4HI" and "4LO" buttons to select the following transfer modes. 1. "2WD" (high speed position, twowheel drive): "2WD/4HI" and "4LO" buttons left out Use this for normal driving on dry, hard- surfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, the quietest ride and least wear. 2. "4HI" (high speed position, fourwheel drive): "2WD/4HI" button pushed in The "4HI" (high speed four- wheel drive) indicator light comes on when the "4HI" mode is selected. Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or snow- covered roads. This position provides greater traction than twowheel drive. 3. "4LO" (low speed position, fourwheel drive): With the "2WD/4HI" button pressed in, push the "4LO" button The "4LO" (low speed four- wheel drive) indicator light comes on when the "4LO" mode is selected. Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "4LO" mode for climbing or descending steep hills, off- road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. 102