2001 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 138

01_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0009) "L4" mode (low speed position, four− wheel drive, center differential unlocked): Transmission shift lever except at "L", front drive control lever at "L4" Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for climbing steep hills, off −road driving, and hard pulling in sand or mud. In this mode, the braking feeling that occurs when the wheels are negotiating a sharp corner is further reduced than in the "L4" (low position, four −wheel drive, center differential locked) mode. If you place the transmission shift lever at "2" in this mode, the transmission automatically shifts up from second gear. This system is effective when starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow. (However, the transmission system may shift up from first gear when the vehicle starts too quickly.) "L4" mode (low speed position, four− wheel drive, center differential locked): Transmission shift lever at "L", front drive control lever at "L4" Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for hard pulling in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the "L4" (low speed position, four −wheel drive, center differential unlocked) mode. Also, using this mode when driving down steep off − road inclines will help contribute to increased vehicle stability. The indicator shows which transfer and center differential mode the vehicle is in. When the shifting operation has not been completed after moving the lever, the indicator flashes. If the indicator light does not go off when you move the transmission shift lever and/or front drive control lever, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. If the indicator flashes even if doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four wheel drive system. See "(c) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. Advice for driving on slippery roads in "L4" (low speed position) mode If you shift the front drive control lever to "L4" and the automatic transmission lever to "D" or "2" when you drive in steep off −road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled effectively by the active traction control system, which assists the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels. Use the "L" position of the automatic transmission lever for maximum power and traction when your wheels get stuck or when you drive down a steep incline. To control the output of the brake effectively, observe the following directions; D In the case of uphill driving with the front drive control lever positioned in "L4" and the transmission shift lever positioned in "L", make sure the center differential lock indicator comes on with your vehicle placed at the level. D When the center differential lock indicator flashes drive control transmission ahead while ing, or drive after operating the front lever, "4WD" switch or the shift lever, drive straight accelerating or deceleratin reverse. 138 2001 SEQUOIA (OM34414U)